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