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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Landing an Apprenticeship in 2026: Help your teen find them, apply and stand out in their application
Apprenticeships are more competitive than ever. Practical steps to help your teen find, apply for and land one in 2026.
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4 min read
Why virtual work experience can help your teen stand out – and where to find it
What virtual work experience is, why it helps your teen stand out, and where to find UK providers, many of them free.
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6 min read
UCAS key dates - 2026/2027 (2027 entry)
Every UCAS deadline for 2026 and 2027 university entry, explained in plain English for parents.
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2 min read
Countdown to exams
What parents can do to help their teens in the countdown to exams
The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read
Why learning to control stress is a lifelong gift
Teaching your teen how they can control stress will be a lifelong gift
The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read
What are V Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
V Levels give students greater flexibility in choosing subjects and learning styles that suit them, increasing the likelihood of good results after sixth form, whether they want a job or university.
The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
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