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Is there more to kindness than doing something nice? World Kindness Day
Kindness is a skill not a personality trait
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
Green Careers Week 2026 - how your teen can find a green career to suit them
If your teen's interested in green careers, here's advice on the paths they can take ahead of Green Careers Week.
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6 min read
Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
How hobbies and interests help shape your teen's future.
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3 min read
The Parents' Guide to making study easier
9 ideas to help make study and revision easier
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4 min read
Understanding university league tables
Using league tables when choosing universities
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2 min read
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
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3 min read
Key UCAS dates for 2027 university entry
Key UCAS deadlines for 2027 university entry, explained in plain English for parents.
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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.
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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.
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8 min read
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - what it is and how it helps your teen grow
An introduction to EPQs: what they are, how they're assessed, the qualification achieved and how they support personal development and university applications
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4 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.
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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.
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4 min read
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