Parents play an important part in the decision making of their sons or daughters. We hope this web site will help you understand some of the decision making processes at the various stages of their school/college life.
For students in year 9 and 11 a 'Parent's Guide' booklet is mailed out to all parents. It contains information on what jobs and apprenticeships year 11 students did in 2008, what the options are available at the end of year 9 and 11 and how you can help.
Schools and colleges work on their 'Next Step Plan' to help them in the transition from year 11. Please click on the link below to see the plan.
States schools 'Next Step Plan'
Ladies College
Blanchelande Girls College
Elizabeth College
Also look in the 14-19 tab for more detailed information.
Options booklet for parents of students in year 9 and 11.
For students in Post 16 education at the Grammar School Sixth Form Centre, College of FE or the private colleges you will need to view the relevant information in the 14-19 and 19 plus tabs.
If you are still in need of help then contact:
Guernsey Careers Service on 733044
or email: careers@education.gov.gg
or
The careers teacher at your son or daughter's school/college.
Understanding the curriculum and the various key stages can be difficult click the link below for full details; Please remember that the Education Department sets out the Bailiwick of Guernsey Curriculum for all students in States of Guernsey maintained schools and the Guernsey College of FE. However it is based on the UK curriculum.
www.direct.gov.uk/