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A quick summary of why apprenticeships are a great choice for practical learners - helping them get qualifications while building their career

An introduction to EPQs - what they are, how they're assessed, qualifications achieved and how they support university applications

Relationships, Sex and Health Education - what is taught by schools on this course and does my teen have to take part?

Is your teen's getting too much caffeine, how much is harmful and what can you do as a parent to help them find safer ways to boost energy

If your teen's interested in a green careers, here's some advice on paths they can take ahead of #GCW2025

Teens that develop skills stand out from others in job, university, college, sixth form, training and internship applications

UCAS timeline with explanations for university entry 2026 - Entry deadlines, choice deadlines, results day and final deadlines.

If your teen is planning on applying to university, they'll need to complete a personal statement - here's how

10 quick ways to help your teen destress

How to help your teen write a personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines

The pros and cons of taking a gap year - what you should help your teen think about when considering a gap year

T Levels offer lots of flexibility, whether your teen plans to stop studies after sixth form and get a job or head to university to take a degree

Why sleep is important and how to help your teen get enough

The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained and how to apply

Make sure you teen packs the right things when going to university

If you're teen's showing signs of worry about heading back to the classroom, here's some practical ideas of what to look out for and what you can do to help them feel comfortable and less anxious.

Practical items essential to effective sixth form study so your teen can focus on ways of working, not whether they're missing the right equipment

Top tips for going back to school: Over the holidays, regular routines slip. Bedtimes, mealtimes and what teens wear are different. Make sure they get back into good habits before term starts, so they’re not struggling to adapt once term starts.

Discover summer activities to help your teen boost skills, gain experience, and prepare for Year 13 – from revision and volunteering to personal growth.

Summer holidays are the perfect chance for teens to recharge. But with the new school term around the corner, a little mental stimulation...