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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....
Guest Post
7 min read
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
1 min read
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
3 min read
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
4 min read
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...
Guest Post
4 min read
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
3 min read
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
6 min read
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
3 min read
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
6 min read
Understanding university websites
University websites and their undergraduate course pages may look different when comparing side by side, but the information they relay...
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Help your teen manage exam nerves
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...
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
Study leave is a period of time many schools and colleges give their students with the intention of them revising at home. This usually...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Why learning to control stress is a lifelong gift
In small doses, stress can be a great motivator, helping us get things done. The problems set in when we experience high levels of stress...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Health and wellbeing calendar - 25 / 50 daily tasks to improve wellbeing
Stress can’t be avoided but it can be managed and building mental resilience is key to this. Adopting small habits that promote wellbeing...
The Parents' Guide to
1 min read
How to help your child with their revision - five proven strategies
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...
The Parents' Guide to
2 min read
Revision timetables
A revision timetable is a plan for how your teen is going to cover all of their revision in time for their exams. There's no...
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Five practical ways to support your teen through university
Studying at university brings several changes to your child’s life. From moving away to starting new friendships, these new challenges...
Guest Post
3 min read
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...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
An introduction to T Levels - what are they and are they right for my child?
T Levels are a new sixth form qualification introduced in 2020, so we’re digging deep and finding out what they’re all about and what...
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
How to help your teen choose the right university
If your teen’s heart is set on going to university after sixth form, then choosing the right university will be one of the most important...
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
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