Useful Information

Useful information for pupils, parents, carers and families on careers and further education

Greater Manchester Apprenticeship and Careers Service: https://www.gmacs.co.uk/  

Discover your interests and what you could do: https://www.icould.com/buzz-animals/  

Help for making decisions on learning, training and work, National Careers Service Skills Assessment: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-assessment 

Search job profiles: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles 

Explore careers and the world of work: https://www.successatschool.org/  

Opportunities outside of the traditional university route: https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ 

Informed University choices: https://www.informedchoices.ac.uk/ 

Thinking about University?: https://www.ucas.com/further-education/thinking-about-university 

Helpful careers information for parents and carers: https://www.parentalguidance.org.uk/ 

Skills and career assessment tools: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills-assessment 

Tips for your child’s GCSE options: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdswf4j 

Explore University with your child (ages 10–14): https://www.gameplan.ac.uk/ 

Bring your child to work day: https://www.employeesmatter.co.uk/bring-your-child-to-work-day/ 

16-19 Bursary Fund: https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund 

Post-16 options and planning ahead: https://www.ucas.com/ 

University Open Days: https://www.opendays.com/ 

Thinking about University choices: https://www.discoveruni.gov.uk/ 

TMBC offer of employment support: https://www.tameside.gov.uk/supportedemployment 

Search for Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes & Jobs: https://www.careermap.co.uk/