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Preparing for GCSE results day - how can I help my child?
What happens on GCSE results day, what your teen's options are, and what they can do if they haven't done as well as they'd hoped.

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4 min read


Five ways to make the Christmas holidays count
Five easy things your teen can do over the Christmas holidays that get them into the festive spirit and give them something to talk about in future applications.

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3 min read


Online tutoring for your child: the benefits, the issues, and choosing an online tutor
A tutor's guide to online tutoring: the benefits, the potential issues, and practical tips for choosing the right tutor for your child.

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7 min read


The A-Z of revision
Revision is more than sitting at a desk. Play the A-Z of revision with your teen to help them build a system that works, and look after their wellbeing too.

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3 min read


Finding out if they got their university place through UCAS
What happens after your teen submits their UCAS application: offers, results day, confirmation, deferred entry and Clearing explained.

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4 min read


Exams finished - ideas for your child's summer bucket list
Exams are over and your teen has a long summer ahead. Here's a bucket list of positive, healthy ways for them to fill it.

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5 min read


10 summer activities to help set your teen up for the future (and they're fun too)
Ten summer activities that are enjoyable and worthwhile, helping your teen develop character and skills without the pressure of school.

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5 min read


What is UCAS Clearing?
Clearing is the system universities use to fill vacancies on their courses. Here's who's eligible, how it works, and how to help your teen through it.

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3 min read


5 steps to acing an interview
A little research can give your teen the edge in interviews. Here are five ways to help them prepare and stand out.

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5 min read


Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop 12 key transferable skills?
If your teen has the enthusiasm and ability, starting a small business needn’t be costly and could give them an edge over others.

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4 min read


The Parents' Guide to Gap Years
Gap years aren't the abstract proposition they once were. Here's a guide to whether your teen should take one, what to do, and how to apply to uni afterwards.

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5 min read


Three steps to help your child decide whether to defer their university place
Deferring means applying to university one year but starting the next. Here's how deferral works, and how to help your child decide.

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3 min read
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