At Highbury Grove, we believe that strong partnerships between students, parents and the school help young people make informed and confident decisions about their futures. We encourage parents and carers to stay engaged with the school’s careers programme and to support their child as they explore the opportunities available to them.
Parents can support their child by exploring careers platforms such as Unifrog, which provides information about different careers, courses and progression routes. Sharing your own experiences of work, discussing different jobs, or introducing your child to people in different professions can help them gain a better understanding of the workplace. Encourage your child to talk about the subjects they enjoy and the skills they are developing in school. Helping them recognise their strengths can build confidence and support future decision-making.
It is important to discuss the wide range of pathways available after school, including sixth form, college courses, apprenticeships and university. Exploring different options together can help students understand the variety of opportunities open to them.
Unifrog
Highbury Grove uses Unifrog, an online careers platform, to support students in exploring their future pathways and making informed decisions about education, training and employment. Students use the platform throughout their time at school to research opportunities, record experiences and plan their next steps.
Using Unifrog you can:
- Explore career pathways and labour market information
- Research university courses, apprenticeships and college options
- Record work experience placements
- Access careers guidance resources and webinars
- View action steps following a one to one careers meeting in years 11 and 13.
Parents and carers are also able to create parent accounts, allowing them to support their child’s research and planning.
Creating a Parent/Carer Account
- Visit www.unifrog.org
- Select Sign up
- Choose Parent/Carer
- Enter the email address you provided to the schools you main contact email
- Follow the instructions to activate the account
Once registered, parents can log in at any time to explore careers information with their child.
Youth Employment Hub: Islington
The Youth Employment Hubs offer one-to-one and small group advice and guidance sessions, and access to a range of world of work activities, training opportunities and careers events. Here, you can:
- find a job or apprenticeship
- learn a new skill
- get education and careers guidance
- explore employment pathways
- take part in careers activities
To book an appointment, email: YouthEmploymentTeam@islington.gov.uk
To Visit you can drop in during opening hours without an appointment.
West Library Youth Employment Hub at Thornhill Square, 107 Bridgeman Road, London N1 1BD
Tuesday – 9.30am to 5pm
Thursday – 9.30am to 5pm
Friday – 9.30am to 5pm
Corker Walk Youth Employment Hub at Andover Estate, 54 Corker Walk, London N7 7RX
Monday – 9.30am to 3.30pm
Wednesday – 9.30am to 3.30pm
Additional information and support can be found here: Youth employment hubs and support | Islington Council