Scotland and Wales: What happens next?
Here you’ll find out more about understanding your training providers’ decisions and replying to your offers.
Information and advice pages
Scotland and Wales: What happens next?
Here you’ll find out more about understanding your training providers’ decisions and replying to your offers.
Sociology 2026 personal statement guide
Show admissions tutors your desire to take part in advancing our understanding of a diverse and fast-changing social world.
Speaking to the disability adviser, mental health adviser or student support team
Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.
Springpod
Find out more about the UCAS collaboration with Springpod and how their Subject Spotlights and Virtual Work Experiences can help students explore their options
Student-parent’s guide to open days
This short guide is to help you feel in control of your open day experience. It will help you gather the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the setting you're visiting is right for you and your family commitments.
Students with parenting responsibilities
If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.
Studying at a higher education college
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.
Support for care experienced people taking apprenticeships
Here, we outline what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care experienced student.
Support for disabled people taking apprenticeships
Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.
Supporting students with EAL: Careers ideas and activities
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.
Supporting your child on results day: A parent's guide to navigating the emotional rollercoaster
There are ups and downs on results day, but getting prepared beforehand is the best way to navigate anything that might come your way.
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.
Supporting your students in navigating to their best fit UK university
Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School
Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.
Teacher training fees and funding in England
If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.
Teachers and advisers
Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.
Teachers and advisers: Talking about apprenticeships
It's always a great time to educate students on the pathway that combines education, experience and salary, all under one roof.
Teachers: How to link your subject to the world of work
Careers expert, Janet Colledge, gives essential advice on why and how subject tutors can introduce students to the world of work through their teaching.