Sadie Bottrell 
Even from a young age, it’s important for children to begin thinking about their careers and the world of work. Parents are a huge part of this careers discussion, and as parents, you can have a huge impact alongside the careers work that will occur in schools. As a parent, you want to create a …
The new statutory guidance on careers education, published by the DfE, was published at the start of this year. It reflects the government’s new careers strategy, and changes the ways that schools are expected to carry out their careers education. One of the crucial changes of the new guidance is to introduce the requirement that …
It’s no secret that schools are pushed for time and money. There are so many conflicting priorities for both teachers and heads, so it’s easy to see why careers advisers and professionals feel that they have to fight for resources. In a recent event in London, the Department for Education’s team leader, Maria Sciara, faced …
If your child is moving to the UK to study, it’s vital that you understand the visa application process. Mistakes in the visa process may mean that your child misses their chance to study, so you’ll need to get it right. These visa restrictions only apply to those outside the EU. However, even if you’re …
Russell Group universities have a great reputation. They’re elite universities who receive a large portion of the UK’s research funding, and attract high quality staff. But, are Russell Group universities always the right choice for your students? It’s important to remember that the Russell Group is a self-selected category, and being in the Russell Group …
While a lot of students are focused on universities as their higher education option, there are plenty of others who may be tempted by other choices. Degree apprenticeships are a relatively new addition to the HE space, but they are growing quickly. Here are three reasons why degree apprenticeships are a great option for your …
Going to university has lots of benefits. It can help your child become more independent, develop social skills, expand their knowledge and develop advanced reasoning skills. But it’s also important that attending university helps your child build the career that they want. This means that it’s vital for your child to research careers before making …
When your child is off to university for the first time, it can be an emotional time. While you want to let them have their freedom, you also want to stay involved and keep up with them. It can be a difficult transitional time for both you and your child, but if you keep calm …
University league tables can be a fantastic way to help your students find the right university courses for them. However, it’s important that they’re used in the right way. To help you make the best use of league tables, we’ve come up with 4 different ways that you can integrate league tables into your careers …
No matter your background, it can be difficult to understand your finances at university. With loans and maintenance grants all landing in one lump sum at the beginning of a term, it’s essential that you have a plan to keep track of your money. Read on to find out our 5 top tips for managing …