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Our top ideas for you and your teen to enjoy this half term

Five key ways to keep teens healthy during the autumn

How to create a homework timetable and why it can help your teen do well

How to use different league tables when choosing universities

The year is spinning on and it’s time to check whether your teen has everything they need to start the new academic year on the right...

It’s nearly time! On 15 August 2024, sixth form results will be revealed. If your teen’s applied to university and received a conditional...

A quick summary for parents on what their teens can do after GCSE

There are times in teens’ lives when the last thing they want to do is talk to their parents, even though that connection is part of what...

During your child’s time in Year 12 and Year 13, many schools or colleges will offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside...

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...

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...

Online tutoring is an increasingly popular choice for students and their families. Although many tutors were operating online before the...

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...

Once the application's made - what happens next? After making their applications in January, students start to hear back from...

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...

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...

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...

Research, reading, podcasts, TED talks and the news are all great sources of information to prepare for interviews. Your teen could have...

If your teen has the enthusiasm and ability, starting a small business needn’t be costly and could give them an edge over others

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