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The Parents’ Guide to UCAS personal statements
How to help your teen write a personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
The Parents' Guide to
8 min read
Support and help for apprentices with a learning difficulty or disability
Many UK employers offer support and equipment to help apprentices with special educational needs and disability (“SEND”) to do their jobs....
The Parents' Guide to
2 min read
The Parents' Guide to Safer Internet Day
safer internet day - promoting online safety and avoiding internet scams
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Aligning parental engagement with Gatsby Benchmarks
How schools and colleges can meet Gatsby Benchmarks about parental engagement
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
10 Ways students can energise themselves without energy drinks
Balancing the demands of sixth form or university can be overwhelming. Between classes, late-night study sessions, part-time jobs and a...
Guest Post
6 min read
How to teach your teen healthy eating routines
National Obesity Awareness Week takes place 10-16 January 2025, so let's take a look at how to help your teen form healthy eating habits
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
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
Would you spot if your teen has an eating disorder?
Teens will often go to great lengths to conceal their eating disorder and symptoms can go unnoticed by the people around them
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
Revision Techniques for GCSE Computer Science: Mastering the Art of Studying
GCSE Computer Science is a tricky topic that necessitates a thorough comprehension of theoretical principles and a capacity to apply them...
Guest Post
4 min read
Unlocking the Future: Why Choose GCSE Computer Science for Your Child?
In today's digital world, the role of technology in our lives cannot be emphasised. From cell phones to smart homes, tech has become a...
Guest Post
3 min read
When to consider private tutoring for your teen
Asking for help is a skill that can be difficult for anyone to master – but it can be especially challenging for teenagers. That means...
Guest Post
7 min read
The Parents' Guide to Green Careers Week 2024
If your teen's interested in a green careers, here's some advice on paths they can take ahead of #GCW2024
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
Relationships, Sex and Health Education - what does this mean for my teen, do they have to do it, and how can I help as a parent?
Relationships, Sex and Health Education - what does this mean for my teen, do they have to do it, and how can I help as a parent?
The Parents' Guide to
9 min read
Things you and your teen can do this October half-term
Our top ideas for you and your teen to enjoy this half term
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Five tips to turbo charge your teen's health this autumn
Five key ways to keep teens healthy during the autumn
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
How to create a homework timetable
How to create a homework timetable and why it can help your teen do well
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
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