As 2020 drew to a close and the new year began, came the dual announcements that A Level and Scottish Highers exams would be cancelled in 2021. Instead, as the global pandemic continues to interrupt students’ education, grades this year will be based on school and teacher assessments.

Let’s be honest, it’s tough being a parent when your son or daughter leaves home to go to university. You want them to become the wonderful, confident and independent person you know they can be, but it’s hard to see them go.

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Results Day – the culmination of months of hard work, when your son or daughter receive their exam results and life changes with the opening of an envelope. Key to surviving Results Day is understanding what happens and how the university admissions process works, particularly as this year it will...

Tens of thousands of students successfully apply to universities every year through Clearing, but how does it work and how can you support your son or daughter through this process? Clearing matches applicants to available university places. Your son or daughter will be eligible to use it if: they...

Part of the student experience for your son or daughter is learning how to budget. So, how can you help them become money savvy and – if they need financial help – how much should you contribute?

For your son or daughter, going to university is the start of something new and exciting. For you as a parent, it’s the end of a chapter in your life and theirs.  So how do you cope when they’re not around anymore and the family nest is feeling empty?

Moving into university halls, when your son or daughter truly flies the nest – possibly for the first time – must rank among the most stressful life events for parents. But it doesn’t have to be, if you approach things in the right way. Moving in day is emotionally tough, but if you remain...

Studying a degree is a big investment, so how can you be sure your son or daughter is making the right decision? Fortunately, there's more to studying at university than gaining a qualification. With all the hard work also comes a myriad of transferable skills that will see your son or daughter...

A university Open Day is a chance for soon-to-be-students and their parents to visit campus and experience what it’s like to live and study there. Families get the chance to find out about courses, accommodation, student support, and careers' services. But there’s a lot on offer at an Open Day, so...