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Schools and colleges
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Parents supported
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Expert-written guides
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Helping families since 2016
What’s included in the Live Talks Licence?
Your licence gives your school access to our full programme of live calls throughout the 2026/2027 academic year - covering the moments families need help with most.
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Unlimited access to all live parent talks
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Expert‑led sessions scheduled at times that work for families
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Parents can join from any device - no logins, no barriers
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30-40 minute talks on key topics
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Live Q&A so parents can ask the questions that matter to them
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Advance question submission at registration
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Follow‑up notes and practical resources sent directly to families
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Automatic reminders so families don’t miss sessions
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All sessions are grounded in evidence‑based guidance and current pathways
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No extra workload for staff - you share the link, we handle the rest
How it works
A simple, low‑effort process that gives your school personalised KS5 guides ready to share with parents quickly
1. Place your order online
Checking out is quick and easy, and only takes a few minutes.
2. Receive your unique code
Any parent in your community can use it to join the calls
3. Share advance reminders
Two weeks before each call, we send you a link to pass on to families
4. Parents sign up
They register if they want to join - and we take care of everything else
Why schools choose the Parent Talks Licence
A simple, effective way to support every family - right across Years 9 to 13 — without sourcing speakers, managing bookings or asking staff to work outside school hours.
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Supports safeguarding, pastoral and wellbeing priorities with consistent, expert guidance
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Provides consistent, up‑to‑date guidance aligned with national expectations and best practice
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Removes pressure on pastoral and academic teams during the busiest points in the year
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No additional workload for staff – you share the link, we handle the rest
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High‑impact support at a fraction of the cost of sourcing external speakers - with one clear annual fee
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Helps families feel more confident supporting routines, revision and wellbeing
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Reduces repeated questions from families
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Accessible for every family - no logins, no cost to parents, no barriers
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Improves engagement around GCSEs, sixth form, wellbeing and post‑school choices
Our live calls follow the same clear, practical guidance as our parent guides. Schools can choose to include these guides through our KS4 or KS5 licences, and parents can also access them individually - giving every family consistent support in whichever way works best for your community
Topics we cover:
Next live call
University Personal Statements: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen
Wed 23 Sep 2026, 16:00-16:45 (UK)
Writing a university personal statement is one of the most stressful parts of the UCAS process - for teens and parents alike. This practical, live 45-minute session shows you what a strong personal statement looks like and how to support your teen through it without taking over, with time for questions.
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University Personal Statements: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Your Teen
Wed 23 Sep 2026, 16:00-16:45 (UK)
A live webinar for parents on helping your teen write a strong UCAS personal statement - what tutors want and how to help.
Degree Apprenticeships Explained: What Parents Need to Know
Thu 15 Oct 2026, 17:15-18:00 (UK)
Understand the earn-while-you-learn route to a degree - how degree apprenticeships work, how competitive they are, and how to help your teen apply.
Study Skills & Revision: Helping Your Teen Build Better Habits at Home
Sat 21 Nov 2026, 10:00-10:45 (UK)
Evidence-based revision techniques and study routines parents can use to help their teen build consistent habits at home.
Work Experience for Teens: A Parent's Guide to Finding Placements
Tue 12 Jan 2027, 17:00-17:45 (UK)
How to help your teen find and secure meaningful work experience - where to look, how to approach employers, and how to make it count.
Apprenticeships for Teens: Helping Your Child Search, Apply & Interview
Wed 3 Feb 2027, 13:00-13:45 (UK)
A practical guide for parents to non-degree apprenticeships: finding vacancies and supporting your teen to apply and interview.
The Changing World of Work: Building the Skills Employers Value
Wed 3 Mar 2027, 17:00-17:45 (UK)
For National Careers Week: how the careers landscape is changing and how to help your teen build the skills that matter most.
Exam Season: Helping Your Teen Revise and Manage the Pressure
Thu 22 Apr 2027, 16:45-17:30 (UK)
Practical revision strategies plus how to spot and ease exam stress, so you can support your teen through exam season with confidence.
Work Experience for Teens: A Parent's Guide to Finding Placements
Tue 4 May 2027, 16:15-17:00 (UK)
How to help your teen find and secure meaningful work experience - where to look, how to approach employers, and how to make it count.
A few things you might be wondering
Your complete guide to supporting parents across KS4 and KS5
Why we started
We’re Vanessa and Darius - two former school colleagues who kept hearing the same question from parents: “How can I help my teen?” We saw a gap: plenty of information for students, but almost nothing written for parents.
So in 2016, we set up The Parents’ Guide To, creating clear, up‑to‑date guidance and down‑to‑earth actions parents can trust to support their teens at every stage of GCSE and sixth form.