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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
Understanding league tables
How to use different league tables when choosing universities
The Parents' Guide to
2 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
Artificial Intelligence and the future job market
Ever since ChatGPT was launch in November 2022, AI has dominated the headlines and divided opinion on whether this latest industrial...
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
The Value of Inclusivity: The Parents Guide to a Positive and Productive Multigenerational Household
At least 620,000 more grown-up children are now living with their parents than a decade ago, according to census figures. With soaring...
Guest Post
5 min read
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