Search

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.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify applicants who have been in receipt of free school meals (FSM). Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.

Tom Ravenscroft, Chief Executive Officer, Skills Builder

Ben Jordan, Head of Policy, UCAS

Tash is a project management degree apprenticeship at Atkins (a member of SNC-Lavalin Group). We spoke to Tash about her apprenticeship, including taking a different path when all her friends went to uni, balancing working and studying, and the application process.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses, but how do you find it, and what do you need to consider?

We invited organisations who could offer guidance on the day-to-day running of apprenticeships programmes, as well as how to support apprentices through to completion. We had speakers from the Association of Apprentices, Workplus, and Lloyd’s Banking Group – if you missed it, here’s what happened.

Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.

Raise the profile of your brand for up-and-coming talent. Identify and engage your future apprentices, interns and graduate masterminds through unrivalled intelligence and high-impact marketing campaigns.

Test and launch a new product or service for youth audiences. From customer intelligence and consultancy to multichannel campaign plans and execution – we help brands connect their newest inventions with the customers who'll love them.

You can get student finance to help towards your living costs while you’re at university or college. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Building on our session with employers which shared their advice on how to start apprenticeships successfully, this time we’re looking at what to do once they’re up and running. We invited the experts again and here’s what they had to say.

Learn how to support your mental health through stressful periods like exams.

Most universities provide a range of activities to help you settle into UK life. Here are some tips about moving to and living in the UK.