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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.
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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.
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Countdown to exams
What parents can do to help their teens in the countdown to exams
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Why learning to control stress is a lifelong gift
Teaching your teen how they can control stress will be a lifelong gift
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What are V Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
V Levels give students greater flexibility in choosing subjects and learning styles that suit them, increasing the likelihood of good results after sixth form, whether they want a job or university.
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World Sleep Day - #SleepWellLiveBetter
Helping teens get better sleep for World Sleep Day
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9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
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What are T Levels - and how will they help my teen go to university or get a job?
T Levels explained for parents: what they are, the subjects on offer, how they're graded, and whether they lead to university or a job.
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The Parents' Guide to Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day: promoting safe and responsible use of the internet and AI
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How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
How to help your teen prepare for an apprenticeship interview
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A dream career isn’t luck – it’s built
How to build a dream career by developing skills through hobbies
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Why sports, music and languages are especially good hobbies to hone soft skills
Whatever their hobby, your teen will be developing the soft skills interviewers look for
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