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title: "Parents guide to post-16 pathways"
url: "https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/parents-guide-to-post-16-pathways"
school: "Unsworth Academy"
---

# Parents guide to post-16 pathways

For further information on post-16 options, take a look at the guides below to learn more about the different pathways learners could take after leaving school, whether it be studying A Levels, T-Levels, BTECS or going onto an Apprenticeship.

### **T-Levels Info for Parents**

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**[Visit Website](https://tlevelinfo.org.uk/)**

### **Guide to Apprentice Ships**

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**[Visit Website](https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/influencers/resources-for-parents)**

### **GMACS**

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**[Visit Website](https://gmacs.co.uk/)**

### **The Parents’ Guide to GCW 2024**

![](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/images/images/gcw(1).jpeg)

**[View Guide](https://greencareersweek.com)**

### Personal Development

- [Wellbeing](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/wellbeing)
- [Student Leadership](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/student-leadership)
- [Enrichment](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/enrichment)
- Careers
    - [Destinations Report](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/destinations-report)
    - [Post-16 Advice, Guidance &amp; Careers](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/post-16-advice-guidance-careers)
    - [Parents guide to post-16 pathways](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/parents-guide-to-post-16-pathways)
    - [Labour Market Information](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/curriculum/careers/labour-market-information)
    - [Gatsby Benchmarks](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/the-gatsby-benchmarks)
    - [Access Policy Statement](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/curriculum/careers/access-policy-statement)
    - [Year 10 Work Experience](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/year-10-work-experience)
    - [Provider Opportunities](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/provider-opportunities)
    - [Correspondence](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/careers/correspondence)
- [Supporting LGBTQ+ Students](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/supporting-lgbtq-students)
- [School Awards and Recognition](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/school-awards)
- [Rewards](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/rewards)
- [Charity](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/charity)
- [Form Time](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/form-times)
- [Learner Progress Portfolio](https://www.unsworthacademy.org.uk/personal-development/learner-progress-portfolio)

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