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A powerful way to improve your child’s mental health through Covid-19

2020 has been an unforgettable year and in many respects for all the wrong reasons. This year’s been especially tough on teenagers.

Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop the 12 key transferrable skills?

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Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop the 12 key transferrable skills?

If your teen has the enthusiasm and ability, starting a small business needn’t be costly and could give them an edge over others

The easy way to get your teen talking about their future

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The easy way to get your teen talking about their future

It can be tricky to get teens to talk about anything, especially what they want to do next.

Three steps to help your child decide whether or not to defer their university place this year

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Three steps to help your child decide whether or not to defer their university place this year

Many students are in a quandary about university deferrals. Some who are due to start their courses in September this year feel uncertain...

Virtual work experience - why it might help your child stand out

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Virtual work experience - why it might help your child stand out

Virtual work experience, also referred to as online, remote or digital, provides young people with the opportunity to gain experience in the

Results Day 2020 – How will results be awarded for academic subjects without exams?

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Results Day 2020 – How will results be awarded for academic subjects without exams?

Since the Government announced that there would be no examinations in 2020, some 2.2 million teenagers who have been affected have been wond

Results Day 2020 - How will vocational / technical results be awarded without usual assessment?

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Results Day 2020 - How will vocational / technical results be awarded without usual assessment?

Since the Government announced that there would be no examinations in 2020, some 2.2 million teenagers have been wondering what this mean...

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What is an apprenticeship?

A brief history Apprenticeships date back as far as the 14th century and were closely related to medieval trades of the time. Skilled art...

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