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You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling results day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are ten things they might be thinking (but not telling you).

Results day can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it's easy to get caught up in the excitement (or disappointment) of the day. Here we'll cover how to handle conversations to ensure better outcomes for you and your child.

There are several differences between the education system of the UK and other countries at university level. On this page you’ll find a summary of the key traits of degrees in the UK and look at how these compare to your expectations.

Here you’ll find our top tips and links to handy toolkits and resources which will help you guide your students and their parents.

Your life as a university student in the UK will be a unique experience. You might encounter new ways of living, studying, and socialising that are different from the way students do it in your home country. This guide will help you succeed as a student, whether it’s understanding the different types of university in the UK, adopting good academic habits, or making friends.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Vanessa Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, University Alliance

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Chris Kirk, Director of UCAS International, UCAS

Ginny Page, Director of Education Programmes, Gatsby Foundation

Nicola Dandridge, Professor of Higher Education Policy, University of Bristol.

Anthony McClaran, Vice-Chancellor St Mary’s University Twickenham and Chair of GuildHE

Apprenticeships are a great route to get into your chosen career, and they're open to everyone over the age of 16.

Meet Grace, a data science degree apprentice who joined IBM when she was 18.