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Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
An introduction to EPQs: what they are, how they're assessed, the qualification achieved and how they support university applications

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3 min read


Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) - 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 schools teach on this course, and does my teen have to take part?

The Parents’ Guide To
8 min read


Is your teen getting too much caffeine - and how much is harmful?
Is your teen getting too much caffeine, how much is harmful, and what can you do as a parent to help them find safer ways to boost energy?

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


The Parents' Guide to making study easier
9 ideas to help make study and revision easier

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


How your child can develop skills online - 6 ways to broaden their interests and stand out in interviews
Teens who develop skills stand out in job, university, college, sixth form, training and internship applications.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


Using mind-maps to complete the UCAS personal statement
If your teen is planning on applying to university, they'll need to complete a personal statement. Here's how a mind-map helps.

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


Stressed out teen? 10 quick ways to help them reduce stress and feel better
10 quick ways to help your teen destress

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


How to help your teen write their personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines
How to help your teen write a personal statement according to the new UCAS guidelines.

The Parents’ Guide To
8 min read


The pros and cons of a gap year: Should your teen take one?
The pros and cons of taking a gap year, and what you should help your teen think about when considering one.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


Going to bed - how to help your teen get enough sleep
Why sleep is important and how to help your teen get enough.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: understanding student finance and how to apply
The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained, and how to apply.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read


Heading to university? Make sure your teen packs the right things!
Make sure your teen packs the right things when going to university.

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2 min read


Is your child anxious about going back to school? How to tell and what to do
If your teen's showing signs of worry about heading back to the classroom, here are practical ideas of what to look out for and how to help them feel less anxious.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Sixth form essentials - practical items for effective study
Practical items essential to effective sixth form study, so your teen can focus on ways of working, not whether they're missing the right equipment.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read


Get your teen ready to go back to school
Top tips for going back to school. Over the holidays, routines slip: bedtimes, mealtimes and what teens wear all change. Help them get back into good habits before term starts.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


7 ways your teen can be in a fantastic place to start Year 13 in September
Discover summer activities to help your teen boost skills, gain experience and prepare for Year 13, from revision and volunteering to personal growth.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


7 brain-boosting summer activities that will give your teen a head start this September
Summer holidays are the perfect chance for teens to recharge, but with the new term around the corner, a little mental stimulation goes a long way.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


How to help your teen find work experience
Practical ways to help your teen find work experience, from placements and shadowing to volunteering, virtual options and part-time jobs.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
How hobbies and interests help shape your teen's future.

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


How to keep your teen safe online - 10 practical tips
10 ways to keep your teen safe online, including recommendations for online specialists.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read


Kindness makes everybody's world better
17 February is Random Acts of Kindness Day, celebrating kindness in all its forms, at school, home and work, and it's especially good for teens.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 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) do their jobs. Here's what's available.

The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read


Aligning parental engagement with Gatsby Benchmarks
How schools and colleges can meet the Gatsby Benchmarks on parental engagement.

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5 min read


10 ways students can energise themselves without energy drinks
Balancing the demands of sixth form or university can be overwhelming. Here are 10 healthy ways for students to stay energised without reaching for an energy drink.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read
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