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The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2026
Could an apprenticeship be the right choice for your teen
The Parents' Guide to
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
The Parents' Guide to
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.
The Parents' Guide to
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
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
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
An introduction to EPQs - what they are, how they're assessed, qualifications achieved and how they support university applications
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
How your child can develop skills online - 6 ways to broaden their interests and stand out in interviews
Teens that develop skills stand out from others in job, university, college, sixth form, training and internship applications
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
What are T Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
T Levels offer 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
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