Writing a personal statement is never easy, but knowing what admission tutors want can make it easier. Here are the dos and don'ts to putting one together.
For 2026/27, entry of personal statements is being made more accessible; instead of writing two pages of A4, students will need to answer the f...
Read more ›Starting university is a tough call for many students. Not only are the expectations and processes at university different from school, but there's often a change in how lectures are given, more independent study, and the added stress of life admin, new friends, and social life.
Whether you're stru...
Read more ›One of the curses of modern parenting life is the continuing battle of screen time. Not only how often your children are on their screens but also how extended use has been shown to affect concentration, sleep patterns, and schoolwork.
With children getting smartphones at an increasingly young age ...
Read more ›If your child's homework stresses you, you're not alone. A survey of 2,000 parents found that 34% of parents of primary school children and 44% of parents of secondary school children felt they could not help with their child's homework. At the same time, according to National Numeracy, 23% of paren...
Read more ›With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...
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