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Options at 18
Written specifically for parents, read the latest on all topics relating to options at 18 - from apprenticeships to university.
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.
The Parents’ Guide To
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.
The Parents’ Guide To
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.
The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read
A dream career isn’t luck – it’s built
How to build a dream career by developing skills through hobbies
The Parents’ Guide To
3 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.
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 green careers, here's advice on the paths they can take ahead of Green Careers Week.
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
Using mind-maps 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 a mind-map helps.
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
8 min read
The pros and cons of a gap year: Should your teen take one?
The pros and cons of taking a gap year, and what you should help your teen think about when considering one.
The Parents’ Guide To
4 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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