Support for Parents & Carers
SDS Support for Parents and Carers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland's national careers service. SDS careers advisers work in partnership with schools to support parents and carers to help their young person make informed decisions about learning, training and future career pathways. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
How SDS supports parents and carers
Support at key transition points including P7-S1 transition, subject and option choices, and planning for the senior phase. Careers advisers attend parent and carer events to explain pathways and answer questions. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
Parents' events and presentations focused on helping you understand qualifications, apprenticeships and post‑school options, so you can confidently support your young person's career journey. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
One‑to‑one careers support, where parents and carers can speak with a careers adviser either alongside their young person or separately, depending on need. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
Online tools and resources available at any time to support career conversations at home and explore options together. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
Useful links and resources
SDS - Support for Parents and Carers
Guidance on how SDS supports families throughout secondary school, including option choices and the senior phase.
View SDS support for parents and carers [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]My World of Work - Parents and Carers
Scotland's national careers website with dedicated advice, tools and guides to help parents and carers support their young person at every stage of their journey.
Visit My World of Work for parents and carers [myworldofwork.co.uk]Parenting Across Scotland
Advice and support for families in Scotland, including help with education, wellbeing and accessing services.
Visit Parenting Across Scotland [parentinga...otland.org]
Parents and carers play a vital role in career decision‑making, and SDS is here to help you feel confident supporting your young person to explore their options and shape their future. [skillsdeve...land.co.uk]
How Skills Development Scotland uses information to support your young person
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) works closely with schools, local authorities and other partners to help support young people to make a positive transition from school into learning, training or work.
While your young person is at school, basic information such as their name, date of birth, school, expected leaving date and contact details are shared securely with SDS. This information is provided by schools and local authorities under the Post‑16 Education (Scotland) Act 2013 and allows SDS to make sure the right support is available at the right time.
The contact details provided might also include telephone numbers relating to parents, carers, or guardians. This is to ensure SDS careers advisers and staff can reach out if they need to discuss your young person's plans for the future, offer guidance, or arrange appointments. SDS's aim is always to offer tailored support for young people as they take these important next steps.
You can view the SDS privacy notice on the SDS website.
