Careers guidance

InspireU careers information for parents and carers

At InspireU, we recognise that the involvement and support of parents and carers is vital to successful careers education, positive outcomes, and smooth transitions for young people.

To ensure you are kept informed, we communicate regularly through:

  • direct contact via our Careers Team
  • careers Newsletter
  • careers events
  • transition meetings
  • the annual review process (EHCP)

We also welcome and value your feedback on our Careers Programme. You can share your thoughts at any time by emailing InspireU@lincolnshire.gov.uk. Additionally, if you feel your young person would benefit from an extra Careers 1:1 interview with our qualified Careers Adviser, you can request this at any point during the academic year via the email above.

Parent engagement events

InspireU offer Careers dedicated parent engagement events.

Further information

  • National Careers Service (NCS) - provides a wealth of information on careers choices, different industry sectors, course choices, skills assessments, CVs and interviews etc. NCS also offer Independent Advice and Guidance via web chat or over the phone that can be accessed here or by calling 0800 100 900.
  • Preparation for Adulthood - “Giving Everyone Equal Life chances as they move into Adulthood”.
  • Careerpilot Parent Zone - provides profiles for a wide variety of different jobs and careers. Visitors to the site can search for information based on job sectors, academic subjects and individual values. There are also helpful quizzes, Labour Market Information to show what jobs are in demand in your area, CV builder tools etc.
  • Youth Employment UK - have a lot of useful advice and information for parents and carers helping to support their young person with their future career choices.
  • Start Profile - Student career choices - a starting point for parents.
  • Skills builder - Skills Builder Partnership is a global group of schools and colleges, businesses, NGOs and government agencies. Together, we are all committed to using the Skills Builder approach to transform how the world builds essential skills.
  • 2Aspire Careers - Lincolnshire careers, a platform designed to raise awareness of key careers that can shape future careers in Lincolnshire.