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Helping students find worthwhile work experience placements

It’s not always easy to secure work experience placements, but it is worth the effort, and it pays to start from as early as Year 9. Here’s how to ensure their placement is worthwhile, suitable, and gives them something useful to take away at the end.

History 2026 personal statement guide

A great history personal statement is all about selecting examples and experiences that help to demonstrate your love of the subject. Show admissions tutors your unique interest in this subject over and above the syllabus.

Household income details needed

It's important you send Student Finance England details of your household income, so they can make sure you get the amount you're entitled to. Content provided by Student Finance England.

How and where to study

There are many ways you can study, with different work combinations and locations, including distance or work-based learning, and more.

How does distance learning work?

Discover how distance learning works if you’re studying a degree remotely, from applying to teaching and exams. Plus, see what support is available from tutors and other students.

How past students can inspire current students

One of your top resources as a teacher offering higher education (HE) guidance is your student alumni, now at university. So how do you keep in touch with past students and make the most of their experiences?

How to apply for student accommodation

If you’re working on your UCAS application or thinking about universities for next year, you might also be wondering where you’ll live if you choose to move away from home for your studies.