Students with individual needs
Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
Information and advice pages
Students with individual needs
Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
Supporting children with imprisoned parents
Students with imprisoned parents are often overlooked, but they may face challenges when considering their next steps and making choices about their futures. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help them explore their options and get the right support.
Children's nurse
Children’s nurses work as part of a supportive and inspiring team to provide young patients and their families with the vital care and compassion they need.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the qualifications of young people?
Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)
Navigating school or college
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.
Revision tips and how to manage exam stress: a guide for parents and guardians
Exam season is an intense time for students, so we’ve got some handy tips to help you support the young people in your life with revision tips and how to manage their stress (and yours).
HE provider good practice briefing for students from UK Armed Forces Families (Service children)
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.
Students from a UK Armed Forces family
Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Support for students who have been bereaved as a child
Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.
How to become a social worker
Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.
The dos and don’ts of results day conversations
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.
When to step in, when to step back: A parent's guide to university support
Find out how you can best support your child as they transition to university or college and discover their independence.
Displaced students
If you're applying to higher education as a refugee, asylum seeker or with an insecure immigration status, there may be support available to help you. This page has been created in collaboration with Refugee Education UK, STAR Network and We Belong.
Education personal statement guide
Go beyond teaching in your education personal statement, to really explain your passion and interest in how we learn, the role of education today, and how we can shape learning environments.
HE provider good practice briefing for care experienced students
This is for staff working in universities and colleges. It outlines the common challenges for students who are care experienced (CE) and provides examples of good practice found around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education (HE).
HE provider good practice briefing for estranged students
We have worked with Stand Alone to outline the common challenges for estranged students, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.
HE provider good practice briefing for refugees, asylum seekers, and students with limited leave to remain
This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges, supporting the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who are refugees, asylum seekers, and those with limited leave to remain in the UK. We have worked with STAR Network, Refugee Education UK and We Belong to 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.
Outreach Connection Service adviser guide
Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.
Outreach Connection Service provider information
This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.
Student bursaries, scholarships, and financial support
As well as receiving loans to help cover tuition fees and living costs, your students may also be eligible to receive financial support they don't have to pay back.