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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
Understanding league tables
Using league tables when choosing universities
The Parents' Guide to
2 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
UCAS key dates - 2025/2026 (2026 entry)
UCAS timeline with explanations for university entry 2026 - Entry deadlines, choice deadlines, results day and final deadlines.
The Parents' Guide to
2 min read
Using mindmaps to complete the UCAS Personal statement
If your teen is planning on applying to university, they'll need to complete a personal statement - here's how
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
How to help your teen write their personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
How to help your teen write a personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
The Parents' Guide to
9 min read
The pros and cons of a gap year: Should your teen take one?
The pros and cons of taking a gap year - what you should help your teen think about when considering a gap year
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: understanding student finance and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
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