Parents/Carers

At The Calder Learning Trust, we recognise that young people do not make career decisions in isolation, parents/carers can have a substantial impact, as well as a clear interest in the right outcomes for their child. We are keen to keep parents/carers informed of their child's progress and provide parents/carers with information to support their son's/daughter's career planning and decision-making. Parents/carers are welcome to attend careers meetings, by prior arrangement with our careers team. The team is always happy to receive enquiries should any parent/carer have a question or concern. 

Parents/carers are encouraged to attend parents' evenings to discuss their son's/daughter's progress. Calder High hosts an Options Evening for Year 9 parents/carers and students to help inform decisions relating to KS4 options choices. Year 11 parents are invited to attend the Get Organised Event at the Shay Stadium in the Autumn term to get an overview of post 16 options. 

The Calder Learning Trust is keen to foster parental involvement in its Career Programme, the careers team welcomes hearing from parents/carers willing to provide support for careers fairs, employer visits, employer talks, work experience and student mentoring.