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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
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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
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Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop the 12 key transferrable 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

The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents' Guide to Gap Years
Gap years are never going to be everyone’s cup of tea but they are certainly not the abstract proposition of yesterday anymore

Guest Post
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Three steps to help your child decide whether or not to defer their university place this year
Deferring from university is when a student applies for a university course in one year, with the intention of starting the course the...

The Parents' Guide to
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3 steps in helping your teen find the right apprenticeship
Apprenticeships differ in the entry level, qualifications that can be achieved, length of commitment and balance between work and study....

The Parents' Guide to
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How to help your teen cope with university rejections
The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application process can be a stressful and emotional time for teenagers and their...

The Parents' Guide to
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Getting a degree - is an apprenticeship or university the right choice for your child?
With the introduction of degree apprenticeships in 2015, apprenticeships now provide a viable alternative to university in gaining a full...

The Parents' Guide to
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