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Helping your child know what to pack - moving out of home and into university accommodation

Once a university place has been secured, it’s time to celebrate. Make the most of enjoying the moment and be sure to share with your chi...

Options after school or college: helping your child decide

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Options after school or college: helping your child decide

What your child chooses to do after sixth form (or college) is exciting but can be nerve-racking. There are lots of options available and...

What are your child's options after GCSEs?

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What are your child's options after GCSEs?

All 16 year olds must undertake further education until they are 18. This doesn’t mean they have to stay on at school or go to college, t...

How to support your child study for their GCSEs

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How to support your child study for their GCSEs

We want our children to do well in exams and effective revision plays a crucial role. Whilst you can’t revise for your child, there are l...

Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

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Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Alongside A levels and BTECs, many schools and colleges offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) which is a dissertation or project...

Our top suggestions on things your teenage child can do this Easter holiday

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Our top suggestions on things your teenage child can do this Easter holiday

Recognise it's the holidays First, do try to create a holiday vibe at home that has a slightly different routine from what you've establi...

What to do if your child's anxious about going back to school

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What to do if your child's anxious about going back to school

For many of you, who have found home schooling challenging on a number of levels, the prospect of some return to normality by your childr...

Sleep - Why it’s important and how to make sure your child gets enough

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Sleep - Why it’s important and how to make sure your child gets enough

Sleep is an essential element for optimum health, so make sure your child is getting enough rest. Teenagers need a lot of sleep given the...

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