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Introducing apprenticeships: gaining qualifications while building a career
A quick summary of why apprenticeships are a great choice for practical learners, helping them get qualifications while building their career
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
Key UCAS dates for 2027 university entry
Key UCAS deadlines for 2027 university entry, explained in plain English for parents.
The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read
Using our mind-map to complete the UCAS personal statement
If your teen is planning on applying to university, they'll need to complete a personal statement. Here's how our mind-map helps.
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
How to help your teen write their personal statement in line with UCAS guidelines
How to help your teen write a personal statement in line with UCAS guidelines.
The Parents’ Guide To
8 min read
Options at 16: The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
An introduction to EPQs: what they are, how they're assessed, the qualification achieved and how they support university applications
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
Get your teen ready to go back to school
Top tips for going back to school. Over the holidays, routines slip: bedtimes, mealtimes and what teens wear all change. Help them get back into good habits before term starts.
The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read
How your teen can develop skills online - 6 ways to broaden their interests and stand out in interviews
Teens who develop skills stand out in job, university, college, sixth form, training and internship applications.
The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read
Sixth form essentials - practical items for effective study
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.
The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read
Starting the new academic term well - the four pillars for good health in teens
Four key ways to keep your teen healthy
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
Is your child anxious about going back to school? How to tell and what to do
If your teen's showing signs of worry about heading back to the classroom, here are practical ideas of what to look out for and how to help them feel less anxious.
The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read
Going to bed - how to help your teen get enough sleep
Why sleep is important and how to help your teen get enough.
The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read
Why summer 2026 could inspire your teen's career choices
Why watching international sports can inspire your teen's job choices
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3 min read
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