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The Parents' Guide To Private Tuition
The first step is for parents and pupils to agree on a need for additional tuition. Pupils who already have long school days, and plenty of
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The Parents' Guide to
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Keeping Teens Safe Online: 5 Key Strategies for Parents
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, providing access to information, entertainment, and social connections. However,...
The Parents' Guide to
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8 Inspiring TED Talks to watch with your teen
TED Talks are a series of short, powerful talks that cover a wide range of topics, from technology and science to business and design. An...
The Parents' Guide to
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How to help your teen cope with university rejections
The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) application process can be a stressful and emotional time for teenagers and their...
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How to help your teenager choose their GCSE options
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,...
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The Parents’ Guide to supporting your child choose their A Levels
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.
The Parents' Guide to
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Starting the new academic term well - the four pillars for good health
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....
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Is the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) worthwhile?
Initially, for sixth formers, it looks a simple trade-off. An estimated 120 hours of work on the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
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Preparing your teen for a successful job interview
Are you ready for the big day? As a parent, helping your teen prepare for their first job interview can be challenging and overwhelming....
The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents' Guide to making study interesting
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...
The Parents' Guide to
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Competitions - how to help your child stand out
Competitions are a great way to help your teen focus on something that interests them and do something a little different from others....
The Parents' Guide to
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Getting a degree - is an apprenticeship or university the right choice for your child?
With the introduction of degree apprenticeships in 2015, apprenticeships now provide a viable alternative to university in gaining a full...
The Parents' Guide to
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Teach your teen the skills to revise well
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...
The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents' Guide to helping your teen cope with rejection
Whether they've applied for an apprenticeships, university place, job or other next step, competition for places can be highly...
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How to support your teen with their homework
Nothing is more terrifying for a parent of a teen than bringing up the topic of homework. You have the tricky balance of showing interest...
The Parents' Guide to
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Introducing apprenticeships: a great pathway to career success
Apprenticeships are a fantastic choice for many students, either straight after GCSE or after sixth form. They provide a way of getting...
The Parents' Guide to
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The Parents' Guide to meeting university costs: student finance explained and how to apply
With university fees at almost £10,000 per year plus living costs on top, the prospect of committing to three or four years of study can...
The Parents' Guide to
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How to help your child stand out from the crowd this summer
The holidays provide a fantastic opportunity for teens to spend some time doing things they enjoy which will also help build their...
The Parents' Guide to
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Ways to keep your teen safe online
Teens spend a lot of time online – both studying and socializing. Do you know whether they’re safe? What are they doing? Who they’re...
The Parents' Guide to
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Understanding university websites
University websites and their undergraduate course pages may look different when comparing side by side, but the information they relay...
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