Support for disabled people taking apprenticeships
Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.
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Support for disabled people taking apprenticeships
Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.
Supporting care experienced students
Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.
Supporting disabled students
More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.
Supporting students with caring responsibilities
A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.
Supporting students with parenting responsibilities
Balancing studying with family life can present challenges, so students with parenting responsibilities will find it useful to know what support they can access to manage their priorities. Here, we offer some practical tips to advisers helping them along their journey to higher education.
Supporting young people in care with their Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
If you are supporting a young person’s Personal Education Plan (PEP), this guide suggests professional actions as they make their career and education choices – from Year 8 through to post-16 study. Content provided by Virtual School Sheffield.
Supporting your child’s university transition
Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!
TechBac
Facts about the TechBac: who they're for, what do I need to get in, where can I study one and what's involved, and what you can do afterwards.
The difference between school and university or college
Leaving school and going to university or college can feel like a big leap; you’ll be expected to be more independent, juggle deadlines and do lots of self-directed study.
The dos and don’ts of results day conversations
Results day can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it's easy to get caught up in the excitement (or disappointment) of the day. Here we'll cover how to handle conversations to ensure better outcomes for you and your child.
The pros and cons of university
Thinking about your next steps and wondering whether uni is right for you? We cover the pros and cons to help you decide.
The smart parent's guide to turning Clearing into an opportunity
Clearing is no longer just for students who've missed the grades they were hoping for - it's a chance to re-evaluate pathways and make informed decisions.
Tips for employers to attract top Gen Z and Gen Alpha talent
How do you attract and connect with Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Hear directly from employer brand experts and Gen Z creators what truly resonates with young talent.
UCAS @ AELP National Conference, 27-28 June 2022
UCAS is delighted to be part of the AELP National Conference, 27-28 June 2022. Discover how we can help your organisation attract the right apprentices, directly engage candidates & influencers, and build excitement about your offer...
UCAS @ FE Week Annual Apprenticeship Conference, 21-22 March 2022
UCAS is delighted to be part of the Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2022. Discover how we can help your organisation attract the right apprentices, directly engage candidates & influencers, and build excitement about your offer...
UCAS Freshers Report 2022
Our eleventh annual report offers unique exploration into current freshers’ behaviours from across the UK.
UCAS Postgraduate entry requirements
Find out what the subject-specific entry requirements for postgraduate university courses are, and what universities are looking for.