Parent Zone
Welcome to the Careers & Enterprise Parent Zone!
Did you know your child has a dedicated Careers & Enterprise Zone in School just for them? Why not ask them if they’ve visited it yet and what they’ve researched there? If they’ve yet to visit it, please encourage them to do so and ask them to feed back to you their findings!
Did you know your child has access to Unifrog? This is BHCS' preferred careers platform. In addition to guided lessons as part of our careers programme, students can also login at any time and complete tasks independently. You can find out more about 'Unifrog' by watching this video.
Changes to Unifrog GDPR rules now require student's consent for their parent/guardian to be able to have oversight of their child's Unifrog activity. This consent form has been made available to all students to complete. We will also remind students to complete the form during their Unifrog blended learning sessions across the year. Feel free to sit with your child and encourage them to give consent, using the form provided!
If you as a parent/carer want to find out more about any other aspect of our career's programme, you’re in the right place! Pick from the options below depending on what you want to know.
Option 1
Whether your child is in Year 7 or Year 11 use the subject links below to start exploring what careers are relevant to the various subjects they are currently studying here at BHCS, this is especially useful in helping your child through the guided choices process in Year 8 and in planning further education choices as your child moves into Year 10 & 11.
Art & Design
Business Studies
Computing
Drama Studies
English
Geography
History
Maths
Media
Modern Languages
Music
Science
Religious Studies
Physical Education
Technology
Option 2
Why not visit one of our preferred online partners Careerpilot. They have a dedicated ‘Parent Zone’ that offers information to help parents and carers support young people in making the right decision about study and work. Below we’ve picked out some of the most relevant sections to your child’s current education stage.
Option 3
Discover a Smarter Path for Your Child’s Future
When it comes to your child’s next steps, it’s natural to think of university first. But there’s another exciting, highly respected route that combines real-world experience with qualifications and earning potential: apprenticeships.
The Apprenticeships Influencer Hub is designed specifically to help parents understand this pathway clearly and confidently. It brings together up-to-date information, practical advice, and real success stories so you can make informed decisions alongside your child.
Why explore apprenticeships?
- Earn while they learn – Your child can gain qualifications without student debt
- Real experience from day one – Build skills in a real workplace, not just a classroom
- Career-focused pathways – From engineering and healthcare to digital, law, and business
- Clear progression routes – Many apprentices go on to higher-level roles or even degrees
Support you can trust
The Influencer Hub gives you:
- Straightforward explanations of what apprenticeships are (and what they’re not)
- Guidance on how your child can apply and stand out
- Insider tips on supporting them through the process
- Inspiring real-life stories from apprentices and employers
It’s designed to cut through confusion and give you confidence—whether you’re just starting to explore options or comparing alternatives to university.
Help your child make a confident choice
As a parent, your support plays a vital role in shaping your child’s future. By understanding apprenticeships, you can open the door to opportunities they might not have considered—ones that lead to rewarding careers, financial independence, and long-term success.
👉 Explore the full guide and support your child’s journey today:
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers
Take a few minutes now—you could help shape a future they’ll thank you for.
Option 4
Careermap is another one of our online preferred partners. Careermap publish an online magazine for parents 'Careermag for parents'.
You can subscribe for free and get the most recent issue sent to your inbox or click the archive links below to access PDF file copies..
Option 5
Maybe you want to know what Careers & Enterprise activities will be provided to your child by BHCS at each stage of your education. Just click the year group to find out what is on offer. This is not an exhaustive list as there are many bespoke programs that run; however you will get a flavor of the activities that every child will have exposure to.
Option 6
Labour Market Information
What is Labour Market Information (LMI)?
LMI is information about the world of work. It includes information such as descriptions of jobs, the skills and qualifications needed for particular jobs and average salaries. LMI also looks at trends in the labour market in terms of which sectors and industries are in demand, which are in decline and which are expected to grow in future.
Labour market information is important as it tells you;
- What jobs and skills employers are looking for
- Which industries have vacancies and where they are
- What education and training you need for a specific job
- Which job areas are growing in the future, which are in decline and other statistics in their career choices and decisions.
All students and parents should have access to high-quality information about future study options and labour market opportunities. As a parents of BHCS students you have access to Unifrog and its 'Careers Library' here you'll find all the LMI you need on your child's areas of interest.
We encourage parents to access and use Labour Market information (LMI) to support you in making choices about your future options in Year 8, Post-16 destination planning across KS4.
Option 7
Amazing Apprenticeships
BHCS are proud to promote Amazing Apprenticeships, who engage with thousands of young people, employers and training providers to ensure that they are gathering the very latest news about apprenticeships you can keep up to date on the latest news through their parent and carer packs accessible here.
Option 8
Further & Higher Education: Post 16 & Post 18 choices
Option 9
Make the future yours!
Make the Future Yours! is full of information and advice to help you choose the right career. With articles, case studies and tips, we look at apprenticeships, part-time study, life skills and much more.
Option 10
The SUN Virtual Festival of Industries is in town!
Students can take part in challenges, learn more about different industries, and be in with the chance of winning REAL festival tickets to Victorious! Start by clicking on the 'Intro Video' on the hot air balloon!
Option 11
A parents' toolkit for career conversations
A parents' toolkit for career conversations. A parents' toolkit for career conversations. When it comes to education and careers, parents, carers, and guardians are the biggest influence in young people’s lives.
Option 12
Find an Apprenticeship
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England, just click the button and start your search.
Option 13
Option 14
Option 15
BHCS are proud to support and signpost Hampshire County Council's Participation and Lifelong Learning team's new, exciting, free interactive Year 11 career options and activities resource. This has been developed to support learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We hope this tool will support learners to understand the range of offers and courses available to them at post 16, providing information on entry requirements, how they are assessed and the college application process and timelines. The tool also includes some information to support next steps into apprenticeships or employment, such as CV's, interviews and application forms.
Follow this link to learn more: Year 11 Career Options