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What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Here, we outline what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care experienced student.

Here, we outline what you need to know if you have caring responsibilities and are interested in an apprenticeship.

Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.

Students with physical or mental health conditions or learning differences will find a variety of support available in higher education. However, advance research and preparation can make all the difference – here, we outline some of the ways you can help your students make a successful transition to university.

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) can face obstacles centred around communication and cultural differences. Find practical tips and activities to help engage them with their future.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.

UCAS has been working with the NHS since 2019 to attract new talent to its workforce through our extensive reach among young people, their parents, teachers, and careers advisers.

If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.

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.

Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School

It's always a great time to educate students on the pathway that combines education, experience and salary, all under one roof.

Careers expert, Janet Colledge, gives essential advice on why and how subject tutors can introduce students to the world of work through their teaching.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.