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

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.

Find out about the different types of employment and work experience available.

Find out when and how to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate Conservatoire courses and how to meet entry requirements.

Find out more about the rebuild of our subject guides.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

What skills are employers looking for and why are they important?

Here we explain what we do with your child's application and the different decisions a uni or college can make.

We spoke to Hannah Rashidi, a Chartered Management Degree Apprentice at BT who knew she wanted to do an apprenticeship since secondary school. Here, she talks about how she made the decision, making friends, and her advice to future apprentices.

If you have been asked to write a reference for an independent applicant who is not currently attending school or college, please read through the advice below before starting.

Studying for exams, making choices about what to do next, and managing friendships and relationships means there’s a lot going on whilst you’re at school or college. It’s a transitional time in life – but you’re not alone. Use these resources to help you navigate your teenage career.

The following guidance is for completing undergraduate references for applicants who are linked to a UCAS registered centre.

Looking to start a career in the digital and IT sector? There's no better way to immerse yourself in the tech world than an apprenticeship, where you will get access to industry-standard tools, equipment and work on live projects on a daily basis. Take a look through our digital and IT apprenticeship application guide below, and find out the first steps of your journey into a future in the tech space.