Links
Here are some websites that you may find useful.
- Aimhigher Derbyshire
Links to the university finder on the local Aimhigher site. Includes information on careers, courses, applying to HE, finance and student life. - Apprenticeships
For more information on Apprenticeships. - BBC Key Skills - Apprenticeships
Activities, information and guidance for students, tutors and employers on Apprenticeship schemes. - b-line
Information about the discounts available through your b_line card. - Connexions Derbyshire
Information and advice on learning, working and lifestyle issues for young people. Includes sections for practitioners, parents, employers and a link to the nextstep site for adults. - Derby City Council
Information about Derby City council services and events. - Derbyshire County Council
Access to all the county’s services and events. - Derbyshire Education and Business Partnership
The education business link organisation for Derbyshire. - Derbyshire Learning and Skills Council
The local LSC programmes and campaigns. - Derbyshire Network
Information for young people, training providers and schools on support for lifelong learning in Derbyshire. - Get into Higher Education
Practice and support for using the UCAS website including writing your personal statement. - Jobs4u
A searchable careers database. - OpenQuals
The national database of accredited qualifications. - Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Guidance on careers education and its relationship with PHSE and work related learning. - The Light House
Information about Derby Light House Derby City Council’s service for disabled children. - UNIAID - the Students Charity
30 interactive workshops covering nine modules on student finance for teachers, trainers or advisers to use with young people. - UNIAID Interactive
Fun activities for future university students to help them survive. Includes information about free and supported student accommodation. - Vocational Learning - Parents
Gives reasons for choosing vocation al qualifications and how to support your teenager once they’ve chosen to do them. - Vocational Learning - Students
Describes the vocational routes to careers and what the vocational qualifications involve.
Find more website links on the Connexions Derbyshire website






