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Supporting Families and Communities
Barnsley College University Centre
FdEd · 2 years · Full-time · September 2026Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Supporting Families and Communities
Barnsley College University Centre
FdEd · 2 years · Full-time · September 2026Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Next Steps: What is the experience of young adult carers in education?
In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.
Supporting UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers
Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.
Supporting students experiencing parental estrangement
Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.
Supporting your child with writing their personal statement for 2026 entry
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.
Chloe's story
From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.
Volunteering
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.
Classroom resources
Resources to help you help your students search for courses and decide what to do, including lesson plans, and websites and services for schools.
Contextualised admissions – how it works in practice
Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
HE provider good practice briefing for students with parenting responsibilities
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.
Medicine personal statement guide
If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.
A journey of diversity: From Romania to UCAS via the University of Worcester
In 2011, I embarked on a life-changing adventure: I was going to leave Romania to become an international
Teona Droc, Customer Experience Manager, UCAS16 Nov 2023, 13:18
Keeping the momentum going after a careers fair
By James Wilmot, Head of Careers, Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare
Maximising work experience
James Wilmot, Director of Careers at The Priory Learning Trust, shares his expert advice on how to effectively
Nurturing wellbeing in careers: Support for you and your students
Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)
Rising popularity of creative arts among Chinese students can help maintain UK’s competitive global position
UK universities should take advantage of Chinese students’ rising interest in creative arts degrees to
New workplace nursery to open at UCAS’ headquarters in the autumn
A new day nursery and pre-school will open this September, run by Bright Horizons Family Solutions Ltd