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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 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

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What are T Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
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

The Parents' Guide to
6 min read


How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview

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5 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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3 min read


The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Could an apprenticeship be the right choice for your teen

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5 min read


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

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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.

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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 a green careers, here's some advice on paths they can take ahead of #GCW2025

The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
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