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In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.

Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

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.

From being estranged from her family and homeless at 16, to studying at the University of Oxford, Chloe shares her advice for estranged students considering applying to university.

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

Resources to help you help your students search for courses and decide what to do, including lesson plans, and websites and services for schools.

Helping form a more complete picture of an applicant’s individual characteristics.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.

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.

Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.

If you want to join the medical world professionally, you’ll need more than a spoonful of experience and the right dose of research to write the perfect personal statement.

Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.

This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.

Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.

Speech and language therapists play a crucial role in enabling people to communicate – enhancing people's lives and transforming their relationships.

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

Susie Whigham, Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Brilliant Club, examines the risks and opportunities for widening participation on the Journey to a Million.

Melody Stephen, Law with International Studies student at the University of Manchester