This particular site is aimed at parents or guardians of young people who are faced with, or who will be faced with, making decisions about their options post 18. Parent Advisor information about all of the options post 18, including apprenticeships and gap years, as well as Higher Education.
The National Careers Service is also a good, reliable source of impartial advice and guidance.
iCould provide a range of good articles in one place that examines the range of choices available to young people at 16 and 18, these are specifically targeted at parents and carers.
Parents’ and Carers’ Guide 2020 – Helping your child begin their career journey:
Apprenticeships Parents’ and Carers’ Pack:
September 2020:
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/09/Parent-Pack-September-2020.pdf
October 2020:
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/10/Parent-Pack-October-2020.pdf
November 2020
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/11/Parent-Pack-November-2020-1.pdf
December 2020
https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2020/12/Parent-Pack-December-2020.pdf
Future of Work 2020-2030:
https://successatschool.org/advicedetails/1277/future-of-work-job-opportunities-for-young-people