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V Levels give students greater flexibility in choosing subjects and learning styles that best suit their preferences, increasing the likelihood that they will get good results after sixth form whether they want to get a job or head to university to take a degree

Helping teens get better sleep for World Sleep Day

T Levels offer qualifications with lots of flexibility, whether your teen plans to stop studies after sixth form and get a job or head to university to take a degree

safer internet day - promoting safe and responsible use of AI

How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview

How to build a dream career by developing skills through hobbies

Whatever their hobby, your teen will be developing the soft skills interviewers look for

Could an apprenticeship be the right choice for your teen

What parents need to know to help their teens get the best out of the spring term

Why entering competitions is always a winner for teens. Includes national websites with entry deadlines.

An overview for parents on how they can help their teen manage exam nerves and how to get help if needed

Four key ways to keep your teen healthy

Teens will often go to great lengths to conceal their eating disorder and symptoms can go unnoticed by the people around them

If your teen's interested in a green careers, here's some advice on paths they can take ahead of #GCW2025

Using league tables when choosing universities

Kindness - there's more to it than just being nice

A quick summary of why apprenticeships are a great choice for practical learners - helping them get qualifications while building their career

An introduction to EPQs - what they are, how they're assessed, qualifications achieved and how they support university applications

Relationships, Sex and Health Education - what is taught by schools on this course and does my teen have to take part?

Is your teen's getting too much caffeine, how much is harmful and what can you do as a parent to help them find safer ways to boost energy