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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.

Shikha Singh, Career Counsellor, The Cathedral and John Connon Senior School

If you decide to suspend or withdraw from your full-time studies, you need to contact Student Finance England and let your university or college know as soon as possible. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Os ydych yn gwneud cais i ddarparwyr cyrsiau Cymraeg, gallwch ddewis llenwi eich cais i gyd yn y Gymraeg.

Facts about T Levels: what's involved in studying them, how they are assessed, and how long they take to complete.

Showcase your talents and tell us what’s great about life at a conservatoire and you could win £2,500!

If you decide to take a break or withdraw from your studies, you need to contact Student Finance England and let your university or college know as soon as possible. Content provided by Student Finance England.

The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship is a new route to become a qualified teacher, offering a salaried, on-the-job experience while you study for a bachelor's degree and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This pathway is ideal for those who do not yet have an undergraduate degree but want to build a career in education.

If you’re considering teaching in a UK state school, you’ll need to have a degree, and a recognised teaching qualification. Initial Teacher Education or Training (ITET) programmes across the UK are broadly similar, providing a combination of academic study and time in school, as you learn about key teaching methods. The routes, entry requirements, and statutory teaching standards are different depending on where in the UK you plan to train, and ultimately, teach. You can apply through UCAS for the main postgraduate and undergraduate teacher training programmes in Wales and Scotland. For programmes in England, use the DfE's 'Apply for teacher training' service.

Find out more about Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in Northern Ireland.

Here you will find the latest information on the transition work we are doing with the Department for Education.

Information and resources for teachers to help students choose their post-16 education and training.

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

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.

Technical notes accompanying the 2016 end of cycle data resources.

Technical notes accompanying the 2017 end of cycle data resources.

Technical notes accompanying the 2018 end of cycle data resources.

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