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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

Deferring from university is when a student applies for a university course in one year, with the intention of starting the course the...

Most people in the UK will have noticed headlines circulating in the last two years about a sudden rise in youth vaping. This will...

As parents, we all want our teens to succeed and find fulfillment in their lives. One crucial aspect of this is helping them discover...

Interviewing can be nerve-wracking, so it’s worth reassuring your child that interviewers are not looking to catch them out and pick...

It can be tricky to get teens to talk about anything, especially what they want to do next.

Apprenticeships differ in the entry level, qualifications that can be achieved, length of commitment and balance between work and study....

The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application process can be a stressful and emotional time for teenagers and their...

Choices, choices, choices. It is that time – the time when your child is set to make the first, of many, important choices of their life,...

Many young people find it very difficult choosing their A Levels as they move from around nine to ten GCSEs to just three or four subjects.

A new academic term is a great time to focus on positive changes for better health and it always pays to take care of the basics first....

Initially, for sixth formers, it looks a simple trade-off. An estimated 120 hours of work on the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Are you ready for the big day? As a parent, helping your teen prepare for their first job interview can be challenging and overwhelming....

There are lots of different ways to study and revise and it may be the case that your child finds some ways easier than others. They can...

With the introduction of degree apprenticeships in 2015, apprenticeships now provide a viable alternative to university in gaining a full...

The skills your teen needs to develop so they can revise effectively and do well in exams and coursework are the same skills they will...

It’s perfectly natural for your child to be worried about taking exams and how they will perform – you might even be a little worried...