Parents and carers

Routes Ahead is the main place to find information on courses, Apprenticeships and other learning opportunities for 14- to 19-year-olds, in and around Derby and Derbyshire.

It has been developed by Connexions Derbyshire Limited, on behalf of Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council, and in partnership with Derbyshire Learning and Skills Council, the Derbyshire Education Business Partnership (DEBP), Aimhigher Derbyshire and The Derbyshire Network.

The information is impartial, comprehensive and up-to-date. It helps to encourage participation in learning by showing the breadth of courses available in Derby and Derbyshire.

If you have any difficulties using Routes Ahead or any queries, please contact our free information helpline on 0800 269 468For more information about the development of Routes Ahead please contact Geoff Sumner, Information Services Manager, telephone 01773 747 834For information about options and what support is available to your son or daughter visit our parents and carers section on the Connexions Derbyshire website.

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