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with Damien Maguire from Liverpool Hope University

with Irene Legunsen from Anglia Ruskin University

with Kelly Staples from University of Leicester

with Professor Tamsin Bradley from the University of Portsmouth

with Professor Katherine Brown from University of Birmingham

with Jess Grace Jackson from University of Derby

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.

Your child may find writing their personal statement the most difficult part of the application process – they’re not alone.

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. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance to explain how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

As there is no systematic way of identifying children of prisoners in the UK, it is likely that you may not know who is a child of a prisoner in your cohort of students.

There are ups and downs on results day, but getting prepared beforehand is the best way to navigate anything that might come your way.

Writing a personal statement is an important part of your child’s university application, and with the new format for 2026 entry, there’s a clear structure to follow. As a parent, guardian, or carer, your support can make a real difference. This page offers advice to help your child write a statement that reflects their experiences and goals, along with tips on what to avoid.

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 Service Children’s Progression Alliance has developed a resource to help admissions teams support

To understand how service children are being supported into and through HE, the Service Children’s Progression

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 Siobhan Williams – previously an Employability and Progression Coordinator at a technical college

Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or

A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because

Creating more high-quality apprenticeships across the UK could help meet soaring demand while tackling

Tom Allingham from Save the Student, shares their latest advice and guidance.

Students who have spent time in care have high hopes about going to university or college, yet 60% receive