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Orthoptist

You’ll help improve the quality of people’s lives by treating eye disorders and spotting serious neurological conditions

Paramedic

As the first responders to medical emergency situations, paramedics head into the unknown to save lives and help those in need of urgent medical care.

Planning their future

It’s important students consider their post-school plans early – but with so many options, where should they start?

Podiatrist

Podiatrists help people live more comfortably by providing treatment and care for foot and leg problems.

Prosthetist and orthotist

Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to transform the lives of patients who need prosthetics or aids. They empower people to move, run, walk or simply stand independently.

Therapeutic radiographer

Therapeutic radiographers play a crucial part in fighting cancer and supporting patients on their road to recovery.

UCAS Tariff

The UCAS Tariff is a means of allocating points to post-16 qualifications, based on a simple mathematical model which uses a qualification size and grading scale to generate a total number of points.

University 101: A parent’s guide to university and college terms

Clementine Wade, university and school coach, has worked as a teacher, examiner and uni coach since 2005. She specialises in Key Stage 5 qualifications and super selective universities. Clem's created guidance to help you understand results day and Clearing, and get to grips with what you should be doing when to best support your child through the process.

Applying to university as an international student

Discover any information you might need to succeed in applying to UK institutions as an international student. Find advice on visas, English language skills, why you should study in the UK and what your qualifications will mean.

Nursing 2026 personal statement guide

Qualifying as a nurse opens up a wide and diverse range of career paths. However, the selection criteria will be quite rigorous, so you’ll need to show you fit the bill.

Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards

For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.

Progression pathways 2017

Read our report and watch our videos to find out about full-time undergraduate degree pathways through higher education, including degree and higher level apprenticeships.

Replacement certificates

If you need to provide evidence of exam results but don’t have your original certificates, all is not lost.