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Countdown to exams
The summer term is fast approaching and that marks the countdown to exams. If your teen's in Year 11 or 13, they'll be sitting their...
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The Parents' Guide to Gap Years
Gap years are never going to be everyone’s cup of tea but they are certainly not the abstract proposition of yesterday anymore
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Stay at home ways to broaden interests
The teenage years should be a wonderful journey of discovery and personal growth, so don't let your teen miss out by focusing all their...
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Why sports, music and languages are especially good hobbies to hone soft skills
The great thing about hobbies is there’s something for everyone no matter how unique. The range is endless. We understand it can be...
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Three steps to help your child decide whether or not to defer their university place this year
Deferring from university is when a student applies for a university course in one year, with the intention of starting the course the...
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Vaping: What UK Parents Need to Know
Most people in the UK will have noticed headlines circulating in the last two years about a sudden rise in youth vaping. This will...
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How to help your teen develop their interests and find their passion
As parents, we all want our teens to succeed and find fulfillment in their lives. One crucial aspect of this is helping them discover...
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Is your teen over-dosing on caffeine?
Caffeine is well-known for increasing energy levels and it’s easily available, so many teens look to it for a boost when they’re...
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Could you spot if your teen has an eating disorder?
Around 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, many of which are developed during teenage years. Whilst eating disorders...
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World Sleep Day - you'll want to stay awake for this!
Friday 15 March 2024 marks World Sleep Day - so let's take a dive into why it's vital your teen is getting enough shut-eye! Sleep is...
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The Parents' Guide to LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month takes place in February each year to mark the history and celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and...
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How to help your child prepare for an apprenticeship interview
Interviewing can be nerve-wracking, so it’s worth reassuring your child that interviewers are not looking to catch them out and pick...
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Support and help for apprentices with a learning difficulty or disability
In order to expand their pool of top available talent and benefit from a workforce that reflects the diverse range of customers they...
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A brief history of apprenticeships
Apprenticeships date back as far as the 14th century and were closely related to medieval trades of the time. Skilled artisans taught...
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The Parents' Guide to making study easier
Studying is tougher for some students than others, but there are some fail-safe ways to make it easier, so read on to find out how you...
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The easy way to get your teen talking about their future
It can be tricky to get teens to talk about anything, especially what they want to do next.
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The Parents' Guide to identifying "Green Careers"
Green Careers focus on positive environmental impact and change, with jobs that protect the environment and will help the UK achieve its...
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How your teen can use their senses to get more done and feel better
We use our five senses every day, but are we thinking about how we use them to help us get the most out of life? If we're more focused on...
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Preparing your teen to think metacognitively
Neuroscience tells us that the brain was designed to learn from personally experiencing something, engaging with it as a result of curiosity
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3 steps in helping your teen find the right apprenticeship
Apprenticeships differ in the entry level, qualifications that can be achieved, length of commitment and balance between work and study....
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