AQW 29158/22-27

Ms Kate Nicholl
Alliance Party
South Belfast

Tabled Date: 24/06/2025
Answered On Date: 03/07/2025
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education to detail how the Department plans to involve (i) parents; and (ii) carers, in careers education.

Answer:

The Careers Action Plan recognises the important role of parents and carers as key influencers in. It highlights the importance of enhanced communication with this group and the need for them to have access to resources and information to enable them to better support their children. The Plan includes a range of supporting actions including:

parental engagement from the earliest decision-making stages of young peoples’ career journey through parent/teacher evenings and other school events;

test webinars outlining support for parents and carers especially at subject choice and other key milestones;

develop themed resources, for parents, carers and community partners which are readily accessible, including via the new Careers Portal; and

provide a dedicated area on the new Careers Portal to offer information to support parents’ career conversations with their young people to understand skills in demand from employers and suggest ways to explore the different routes and pathways available.