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Organising events in your school or college is a great way to help students make smart choices about higher education (HE) or find alternative routes. There’s a wealth of activities outside school too.

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Facts about the International Baccalaureate: find out what's involved in studying the diploma programme and the career-related certificate.

Facts about NVQs: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed and how long they take to complete.

Find out more about university and school-led postgraduate initial teacher training programmes in England, such as PGCE, School Direct, and SCITT.

Considering university? Here's everything you need to know about going to an open day.

Discover what different degrees and courses are available and where to help you make the right decision about your future.

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

Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.

Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.

Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.

Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.

What are traineeships and school leaver programmes, and how can they help you get an apprenticeship or a job? Find out here.

Versatile training options—online, face-to-face, or personalised—available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our systems, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through the higher education application process. We have a range of training options to suit you. 

You can study performance-based music, dance, drama, and musical theatre courses at conservatoires in the UK – at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Listen to our live studio podcasts covering everything parents need to know about education and careers, from university applications to the skills shaping the jobs of tomorrow. Get expert advice to help guide your child’s future.