Recognise it's the holidays First, do try to create a holiday vibe at home that has a slightly different routine from what you've established over the past f...

Adjusting to change The rapid and far-reaching developments of Coronavirus have resulted in sudden, dramatic life-style changes for most people and this can ...

Sleep is an essential element for optimum health, so make sure your child is getting enough rest. Teenagers need a lot of sleep given the huge changes taking...

Sit with your child and help them work out a revision timetable, planning months ahead of exam time - not just weeks before! Smaller, regular revisions sessi...

We want our children to do well in exams and effective revision plays a crucial role. Whilst you can’t revise for your child, there are lots of ways you can ...

Caffeine affects us in different ways, and different people are more sensitive to it than others. On average, adults shouldn’t consume more than 400mg of caf...

As your child starts to hear back from their university choices, it's a good idea to begin exploring these universities in more detail. Having a clearer unde...

With university fees at almost £10,000 per year plus living costs on top, the prospect of committing to three or four years studying can seem as if the finan...

With the introduction of degree apprenticeships in 2015, apprenticeships now provide a viable alternative to university in gaining a full degree qualificatio...

To get the best value out of university open days, it’s advisable to prepare in advance. Open days often include a variety of lectures, walking tours and pre...

Don’t get too obsessed with the national league tables which are published annually by the Complete University Guide, The Guardian and The Times / Sunday Tim...