The summer and autumn terms are a very busy period for most students in Years 10 to 13 as they begin to prepare for their next steps. As a parent and carer, you will most likely be called upon to act as a taxi service to help your young person go to open days and […]
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Young people choose to study medicine for a variety of reasons, often rooted in a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, a fascination with biology and how the human body functions, or because of personal injury or illness which left a lasting impression upon them. Others choose the career because of the profession’s
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A Level and other Level 3 Vocational Qualifications (VTQs), such as BTECs, are typically released by sixth forms and colleges on this day and additionally students will find out if they’ve been accepted into their chosen universities through UCAS. Results day can be a mix of excitement, nerves, and uncertainty. As a parent or carer,
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As parents and carers, we all wish to see our children achieve the best possible outcomes from their time at school and from their extra-curricular activities. During the challenges of the GCSE and A Level season, it is easy to focus solely on encouraging our children to work hard for their grades, and to view
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As your child approaches the end of their secondary education, the prospect of applying for apprenticeships can be both exciting and daunting. Apprenticeships offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field while continuing their education whilst earning. National Apprenticeship Week commences 10-16 February 2025 and is a chance
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David was introduced to me by his work coach at Cambridge Job Centre in 2022. A mature male, David is dyslexic and by his own admission, didn’t have any digital skills beyond making phone calls and sending text messages on a mobile phone. At our first meeting, David explained that in his early career he
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