Careers in Primary School

Today's youngsters would rather be a teacher or a vet than being famous, a poll has suggested.
Despite the influence of hit TV shows like The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent, 'Pop star' came seventh in a survey of children's career ambitions. The survey, commissioned by the Children's Mutual to mark National Childcare Week, asked 1200 parents of five to seven year olds what their child had said they wanted to be when they grow up. The top answer was a teacher followed by a vet.
A footballer was third (world Cup influence possibly). Rounding out the top five were doctor and firefighter. The poll also found differences between genders. While boys dream most of being a footballer, a girl's top ambition is to become a teacher. (Irish News 8th July)

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LMI for Parents

A leaflet has been designed to inform parents, pupils and teachers of the invaluable use of Labour Market information, that young people require in making effective decisions.

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Keeping Parents Informed

Preparing for success outlines the valuable role parents play in their children's decision making. It is important to keep parents inform not only when pupils are making decisions and choices but also other information, advice or guidance that they may need(How to fill out application forms, student finance, getting organised to study, apprenticeships, UCAS forms - clearing and timetable, to name a few) The new SMAART Parents Paper will not only give you ideas as how to keep parents informed but also articles that are extremely useful to parents.

If you already produce a parents newsletter for your CEIAG Department, let us know and we can share the good practice with others.

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