Adviser news
Benchmark 2 just got bigger: Here’s what you need to do next
The May 2025 Department for Education update has raised the bar for Gatsby Benchmark 2. Caroline Green RCDP shares what’s new and how you can respond effectively.
Five ways to support students with admissions tests
Liz Allan, Deputy Head of Sixth Form, Higher Education and Careers at James Allen's Girls' School, and Peter Dunscombe, Director of Studies and Director of Higher Education at Royal Grammar…
Guiding students in the age of AI: A practical approach for secondary educators
Professor and AI and education thought leader Rose Luckin offers a clear framework to understand AI’s role in education – and how to guide students through this fast-changing landscape.
Application tips for July: Clearing, replies, and what’s new for 2026 applicants
Here’s what you need to know this month to keep your students on track.
Making the 2025 careers guidance work for you
Caroline Green RCDP, Careers Adviser and founder of The Talent Cycle
Neurodivergent and navigating results day: A guide for tutors and advisers
Gemma Spencer, Lecturer in Pre-registration Nursing, University of Central Lancashire
What you need to know about UCAS applications ahead of the summer
If you’re new to supporting applicants, check out our top ten tips for the month ahead so you know what to prioritise for your students.
Exploring the future: How UCAS Discovery events support Gatsby Benchmarks
UCAS Discovery events are more than just higher education fairs. They're powerful experiences that support key Gatsby Benchmarks for good career guidance in schools and colleges.
Top tips for teachers: Supporting students with stand-out CVs
As a celebrated professional CV writer and registered Career Development Practitioner, Debbie Dymock works in schools, FE and HE institutions, building knowledge and confidence in modern techniques…
Get ahead of the new DfE guidance – five tips for careers leaders
Careers Specialist Caroline Green RCDP shares her top tips on navigating the latest Department for Education (DfE) guidance for supporting careers in the curriculum.
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How to elevate your options and HE days in school or college
Careers specialist Caroline Green RCDP shares expert advice on elevating career events, turning them from routine calendar fixtures into dynamic, student-centred experiences that truly inform and…
Maximising work experience part 2
Following on from his last blog, James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust shares his expert advice on how to effectively plan, engage stakeholders, and ensure every student…