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Find out if you're eligible to receive a Childcare Grant (CCG), and how to apply for it.

Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

If a student's parent(s) or carer(s) is serving as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or has done so in the past, their experience of going to university may be different to their non-Service peers. This guide explains how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

Students with imprisoned parents are often overlooked, but they may face challenges when considering their next steps and making choices about their futures. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help them explore their options and get the right support.

Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and there’s a clear structure to follow.

Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!

The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?

Everything you need to help your child decide on their next steps.

Going to uni or doing an apprenticeship isn’t right for everybody. When researching post-16 plans, it’s important your child weighs up all their options to make the right decision for them in the long-term.

As a parent, you've likely experienced a mix of excitement and apprehension as your child prepares to

The younger that students decide higher education is for them, the more likely they are to go to a ‘higher

Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS Chief Executive comments on the "Data and public policy: trying to make progress

By Liz Lloyd, Adviser Lead – Further Education Colleges, UCAS

A National Careers Week perspective from Liane Hambly

Care leavers will no longer have to pay to apply to university or college in a move that UCAS hopes could

Nearly half cite financial support as being key to decisions about going to university or college.

Top tips from careers coach Liane Hambly

Careers adviser, James Wilmot, shares his top ten tips for engaging employers to create meaningful work

The May 2025 Department for Education update has raised the bar for Gatsby Benchmark 2. Caroline Green

Caroline Green RCDP, Careers Adviser and founder of The Talent Cycle