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The Parents' Guide to helping your teen cope with rejection
The first experience of rejection and it can feel very personal, help your teen recover quicker
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Spring term checklist for parents
Whether your teen is in year 10, 11, 12 or 13, the spring term is the most intensive of the academic year. Run through our check list to...
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
Competitions - how your teen can stand out
Why entering competitions is always a winner for teens. Includes national websites with entry deadlines.
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Key life skills to teach your teens before university
The time is coming fast. Soon, you’ll bid your teenagers farewell as they leave the nest, possibly for the first time, and head off into...
Guest Post
7 min read
Pros and cons of a gap year in Australia
As your teen approaches the end of high school, they will be confronted with a major decision: go straight to university or take a gap...
Guest Post
6 min read
Sixth form results day and university applications - 2024
It’s nearly time! On 15 August 2024, sixth form results will be revealed. If your teen’s applied to university and received a conditional...
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Finding out if they got their university place through UCAS
Once the application's made - what happens next? After making their applications in January, students start to hear back from...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
What is UCAS Clearing?
Clearing is the system universities use to fill up any vacancies they have on a course. It’s available to students that don’t have any...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
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