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This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

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.

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

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

Heidi Fraser-Krauss, Chief Executive Officer, Jisc

Courteney Sheppard, Head of Customer Contact, UCAS and David Penney, Director of Marketing, UCAS

Is a distance learning degree viewed the same way as a degree studied on campus? Do employers recognise them? Find the answers to these common questions and learn about the different skills you can get from distance learning.

Lindsay Conroy, Apprenticeship Programme Lead, UCAS

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.

Considering going into journalism? We speak to Levi, Alex, and Ella who all took different routes to get into the same career.

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

Get to grips with the key issues around choosing GCSEs. This introductory guide will help you understand the facts and advise your students effectively.

How you apply for DSA depends on if you're already receiving student finance.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

If you're applying to Welsh course providers, you can choose to complete your application entirely in Welsh.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

A career as a personal trainer (PT) is all about helping people live a healthy lifestyle. If you’re passionate about fitness and health, being a personal trainer could a rewarding career for you.