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Find out if you're eligible to receive a Childcare Grant (CCG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.

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.

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.

Your child may find writing their personal statement the most difficult part of the application process – they’re not alone.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

If a student's parent(s) or carer(s) is serving as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or has done so in the past, their experience of going to university may be different to their non-Service peers. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance to explain how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

As there is no systematic way of identifying children of prisoners in the UK, it is likely that you may not know who is a child of a prisoner in your cohort of students.

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.

Everything you need to help your child decide on their next steps.

Going to uni or doing an apprenticeship isn’t right for everybody. When researching post-16 plans, it’s important your child weighs up all their options to make the right decision for them in the long-term.

If you have children or an adult dependent, and you want to study a full-time undergraduate course or an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme, you may be able to get extra help. Content provided by Student Finance England.

If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.

As a parent, you've likely experienced a mix of excitement and apprehension as your child prepares to

The younger that students decide higher education is for them, the more likely they are to go to a ‘higher

Mary Curnock Cook, UCAS Chief Executive comments on the "Data and public policy: trying to make progress

International Baccalaureate results for the November 2024 session will be made available to candidates

View and download the latest newsletters for UCAS advisers and access the monthly webinar.

Caroline Green, Career Development Expert (RCDP)

Help your students prepare for modern recruitment systems

Sam Sykes, UCAS Lead for Schools and Colleges, shares the latest guidance.

We’ve introduced two new features to the adviser portal to help you better support students in accessing

Thousands of young adult carers are choosing courses at university or college with a clear social or

A new package of support targeting students who might disregard university as an option for them, because