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The Parents' Guide to finding an apprenticeship
If your teen's decided an apprenticeship could be right for them, it's time to look at what's available. Here are the best places to search.

The Parents’ Guide To
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How to help your child apply for an apprenticeship - the application process
Applying for an apprenticeship is much like applying for a job. Here's how to help your child with the CV, application form, and interview, with example questions.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read


Getting the most out of university open days
Open days are a great chance to get a feel for a university. Here are our top tips for helping your child prepare and get the most out of the visit.

The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read


What is UCAS?
All UK undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here's a plain-English guide to how it works, the deadlines, tariff points and the personal statement.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


The dos and don'ts of UCAS personal statements
The UCAS personal statement is one of the hardest parts of a university application. Here are the most important dos and don'ts to help your child get it right.

The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read


Levels of education: what do they mean?
England, Wales and Northern Ireland have eight qualification levels. Here's what each level means, and the academic, vocational and work-based routes through them.

The Parents’ Guide To
1 min read


The importance of budgeting
University fees plus living costs can feel daunting, but graduates earn more and repayments are linked to earnings. Here's how to help your child budget well.

The Parents’ Guide To
2 min read


How to support your child through their GCSEs
You can't revise for your child, but you can help them study well. Here's how to support their sleep, diet, environment and routine during their GCSEs.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Our top suggestions for things your teen can do over the Easter holidays
Looking for ways to keep your teen busy over the Easter break? Here are six ideas to get them away from the television, from cooking challenges to virtual travel.

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read
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