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The A-Z of revision
Whether your teen's studying for GCSE or sixth form, they're likely to be taking mock exams this winter so they'll probably need to get...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Sixth form essentials
Sixth form is a big step in a teenager’s development, bridging the transition from child to adult, as your teen works toward...
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
7 ways your teen can be in a fantastic place to start Year 13 in September
Heading into year 13 is a crucial time in your teen's academic journey, so it makes sense that they take advantage of the time off school...
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
Why having fun can help shape your teen's future
Don’t lose sight of how much learning takes place outside the classroom – especially at home. Academic qualifications are important, but...
The Parents' Guide to
3 min read
Finding out if they got their university place through UCAS
Once the application's made - what happens next? After making their applications in January, students start to hear back from...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Exams finished - ideas for your child’s summer bucket list
So, post exam days are finally here! Exams are over and your child will be as free as a bird and may never again have such well-deserved...
Guest Post
6 min read
The Parents' Guide to Student Housing
The student accommodation industry drew in around four billion sterling pounds (£4 billion) in 2022 alone, an increase of about 22.7%...
Guest Post
5 min read
Six key tips for helping your teen with homework assignments
Homework assignments can be challenging, and it's natural for you to want to help them. Here are six key tips for helping your teen with...
Guest Post
4 min read
10 summer activities to help set your teen up for the future ... and they're fun too!
The summer should be about fun, but that doesn’t mean your teen can’t develop their skills at the same time. Without the pressure of...
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
What is UCAS Clearing?
Clearing is the system universities use to fill up any vacancies they have on a course. It’s available to students that don’t have any...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
Free digital mentoring with Zero Gravity
Have you encountered Zero Gravity yet? They’re a free 1-2-1 digital mentoring platform, and they’re on a mission to propel socially...
Guest Post
1 min read
Do you want to help with GCSE maths revision but find it too difficult?
Has this ever happened to you? Your teen has come home from school and said they are finding maths a bit of a struggle. Or maybe your...
Guest Post
5 min read
How to help your teen revise for their exams
Keep Calm and Carry On Revising! As a parent, watching your child going through the stresses and strains of exams can be very hard. If...
Guest Post
6 min read
How can ChatGPT help your child ace their exams?
ChatGPT — a natural language processing tool driven by AI technology — was released in November 2022, reaching one million users within...
Guest Post
4 min read
5 steps to acing an interview
Research, reading, podcasts, TED talks and the news are all great sources of information to prepare for interviews. Your teen could have...
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
Do you know why starting a business now can help your teen develop the 12 key transferrable 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
The Parents' Guide to
5 min read
Countdown to exams
The summer term is fast approaching and that marks the countdown to exams. If your teen's in Year 11 or 13, they'll be sitting their...
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
The Parents' Guide to Gap Years
Gap years are never going to be everyone’s cup of tea but they are certainly not the abstract proposition of yesterday anymore
Guest Post
5 min read
Stay at home ways to broaden interests
The teenage years should be a wonderful journey of discovery and personal growth, so don't let your teen miss out by focusing all their...
The Parents' Guide to
6 min read
Three steps to help your child decide whether or not to defer their university place this year
Deferring from university is when a student applies for a university course in one year, with the intention of starting the course the...
The Parents' Guide to
4 min read
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