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The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents' Guide to National Apprenticeship Week 2024
It’s National Apprenticeship Week from 5th – 11th of February 2024, an annual, week-long celebration of apprenticeships and anyone...
The Parents' Guide to
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Preparing for GCSE Results Day - how can I help my child?
Waiting for GCSE results can be a nerve-wracking time for your teen. It can also be a stressful time for you too. In this article we...
Guest Post
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Setting Up The Perfect Study Area for Children
Does your child have a dedicated space for studying at home? If not, consider making it a priority in 2025 as research has found that the...
Guest Post
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How to Guide Your Child on Using AI for Educational Success
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword but a tangible tool in our daily lives, the educational sphere...
Guest Post
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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...
The Parents' Guide to
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Fives ways to make the Christmas holidays count
It's always great for teens to kick back and enjoy the school holidays - with more time for doing things they enjoy and getting some...
Guest writer
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Helping Your Child Navigate Their Student Finances
Teaching your children how to navigate their finances will build healthy spending and saving habits and reduce the chances of your child...
The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents’ Guide to UCAS personal statements
The UCAS “personal statement” is an important part of the university application process; it’s also the part many young people find...
The Parents' Guide to
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Is there more to kindness than doing something nice?
13 November is World Kindness Day, an initiative that aims to celebrate kindness in all its forms, whether at school, home or work. Being...
Guest Post
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Online tutoring for your child: the benefits, the issues, and choosing an online tutor
Online tutoring is an increasingly popular choice for students and their families. Although many tutors were operating online before the...
The Parents' Guide to
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The A-Z of revision
Whether your teen's studying for GCSE or sixth form, they're likely to be taking mock exams this winter so they'll probably need to get...
The Parents' Guide to
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Sixth form essentials
Sixth form is a big step in a teenager’s development, bridging the transition from child to adult, as your teen works toward...
The Parents' Guide to
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7 ways your teen can be in a fantastic place to start Year 13 in September
Heading into year 13 is a crucial time in your teen's academic journey, so it makes sense that they take advantage of the time off school...
The Parents' Guide to
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Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
Don’t lose sight of how much learning takes place outside the classroom – especially at home. Academic qualifications are important, but...
The Parents' Guide to
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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...
Guest Post
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Exams finished - ideas for your child’s summer bucket list
So, post exam days are finally here! Exams are over and your child will be as free as a bird and may never again have such well-deserved...
Guest Post
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The Parents' Guide to Student Housing
The student accommodation industry drew in around four billion sterling pounds (£4 billion) in 2022 alone, an increase of about 22.7%...
Guest Post
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Six key tips for helping your teen with homework assignments
Homework assignments can be challenging, and it's natural for you to want to help them. Here are six key tips for helping your teen with...
The Parents' Guide to
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10 summer activities to help set your teen up for the future ... and they're fun too!
The summer should be about fun, but that doesn’t mean your teen can’t develop their skills at the same time. Without the pressure of...
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...
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