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Practical advice to help you support your teen through exams, choices, wellbeing and their next steps.
Options at 16
Written specifically for parents, read the latest on all topics relating to options at 16 - from T Levels to A levels.
Support and help for apprentices with a learning difficulty or disability
Many UK employers offer support and equipment to help apprentices with special educational needs and disability (SEND) do their jobs. Here's what's available.
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Aligning parental engagement with Gatsby Benchmarks
How schools and colleges can meet the Gatsby Benchmarks on parental engagement.
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The Parents' Guide to helping your teen cope with rejection
A first experience of rejection can feel very personal. Here's how to help your teen accept it, learn from it and recover quicker.
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What are your child's options after GCSEs?
A guide for parents on your teen's options after GCSEs: the qualifications, where to study, and how to help them choose.
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Options at 16: the Cyber Extended Project Qualification (CyberEPQ)
What the CyberEPQ is, how it's structured and assessed, and how it can boost your teen's UCAS points and prospects in the cyber industry.
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Preparing for GCSE results day - how can I help my child?
What happens on GCSE results day, what your teen's options are, and what they can do if they haven't done as well as they'd hoped.
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Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop 12 key transferable skills?
If your teen has the enthusiasm and ability, starting a small business needn’t be costly and could give them an edge over others.
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A brief history of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships date back to the 14th century. Here's how they've evolved into the credible, wide-ranging route they are today.
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The easy way to get your teen talking about their future
It can be tricky to get teens talking about anything, especially what they want to do next. Here's an easy way in, plus ten tips to keep the conversation going.
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3 steps in helping your teen find the right apprenticeship
Apprenticeships differ in entry level, qualifications, length and the balance of work and study. Here are the three key things to consider.
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The Parents' Guide to supporting your child to choose their A levels
Choosing A levels means moving from nine or ten GCSEs to just three or four subjects. Here's a headteacher's guide to helping your child choose well.
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Is the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) worthwhile?
An EPQ is an estimated 120 hours of work for up to 28 UCAS points. But is it worth it? Here's what to weigh up, and how to get the most from it.
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Is an apprenticeship the right choice for your child?
Apprenticeships combine study with paid work and a professional qualification, with no tuition fees. Here are the benefits and considerations to weigh up.
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Apprenticeship levels - a summary
A brief summary of the apprenticeship levels, their typical length, entry requirements, qualifications obtained, and who they appeal to.
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Getting started: how to help your child choose the right apprenticeship
Apprenticeships combine learning with on-the-job training and a professional qualification. Here's how to help your child choose the right level and sector.
4 min read
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