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Why summer 2026 could inspire your teen's career choices
Why watching international sports can inspire your teen's job choices
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.
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.
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.
2 min read
Why learning to control stress is a lifelong gift
Teaching your teen how they can control stress will be a lifelong gift
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.
3 min read
World Sleep Day - #SleepWellLiveBetter
Helping teens get better sleep for World Sleep Day
6 min read
9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
5 min read
What are T Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
T Levels explained for parents: what they are, the subjects on offer, how they're graded, and whether they lead to university or a job.
5 min read
The Parents' Guide to Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day: promoting safe and responsible use of the internet and AI
3 min read
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
4 min read
A dream career isn’t luck – it’s built
How to build a dream career by developing skills through hobbies
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Why sports, music and languages are especially good hobbies to hone soft skills
Whatever their hobby, your teen will be developing the soft skills interviewers look for
4 min read
The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2026
It's National Apprenticeship Week. Could an apprenticeship be the right choice for your teen? Here's a guide to the levels, pay, study and benefits.
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Spring term checklist for parents
What parents need to know to help their teens get the best out of the spring term
5 min read
Competitions - why they help your teen build skills - and deadlines for entry
Why entering competitions is always a winner for teens. Includes national websites with entry deadlines.
3 min read
Help your teen manage exam nerves
An overview for parents on how to help their teen manage exam nerves, and how to get help if it's needed
5 min read
Starting the new academic term well - the four pillars for good health
Four key ways to keep your teen healthy
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Would you spot if your teen has an eating disorder?
Teens will often go to great lengths to conceal an eating disorder, and symptoms can go unnoticed by the people around them.
3 min read
The Parents' Guide to Green Careers Week 2025 - how teens 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.
6 min read
Is there more to kindness than doing something nice?
Kindness - there's more to it than just being nice
3 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
3 min read
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