Parent Area

What support is available to help my child prepare for the future?

Preparation should start early – long before your child becomes and adult. Since the Raising of the Participation Age, the law states that young people must be in some form of ‘education or training’ until they are 18. This can include:

• Further education at a local college or training provider to follow a study programme.
• Apprenticeship – An apprenticeship is a way to gain the skills, knowledge and experience you need to get into many careers. They combine work, training and study, letting you ‘earn while you learn’. Apprenticeships are available across a range of areas.
• Traineeship – Usually a 6 month programme made up of extended work experience working towards qualifications. A traineeship will normally lead to an apprenticeship or work.
• Supported Internship – Supported Internships are a study programme for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Learners will have a work placement and complete relevant qualifications alongside their placement. Click here for more information about Liverpool’s Supported Internship programme.

If your child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, the Year 9 annual review and every review after that, will include a focus on preparing for adulthood. This means there should be targets in the EHCP that will help your child to achieve steps towards preparing for post-16 options. The EHCP will be updated as your child progresses.

You can find a breakdown of all post-16 options here or watch this short video.

Parents and carers are welcome to speak to the school Careers Leader: Contact Mr S Jones onsjones@finchwoodsacademy.mhat.org.uk to arrange an appointment.