The results are back, what happens next?
If your child is one of the many 15 -18 year olds who have just received their GCSE or A level results, it is likely that they will be going into some form of further education or training. Nearly 80%...
View ArticleExam Results
Immediately after the hard work and pressure of exams, parents and young people may feel relieved and relaxed.This may soon give way to an even more stressful period - waiting for and dealing with exam...
View ArticleTeens and Truancy
Is your teen reluctant to go to school or lacking in motivation? Watch agony aunt Suzie Hayman discuss how you can help support and encourage your teen in their education, and what the school can do to...
View ArticleGap years
The exams are over, you’re proud of your teenager’s hard work and you’re looking forward to spending some exam-free time with them. And then they announce that they’re taking a much deserved break - to...
View ArticleUniversity finances
It's useful for your child to start planning early on what their key expenses are going to be at university.Student loansStudent loans are to help to pay for living expenses such as accommodation, food...
View ArticleCareer choices
Choosing what subjects to do for GSCEs may have already got you thinking about the future with your teenager – whether they continue with their education, do more studying or whether they look for more...
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Peer Pressure and your children
Many parents of teenagers worry about the influence their children’s friends can have. In fact we carried out some research which found that most parents felt they were not the biggest influence on...
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Ten Tips: Helping your Children Choose their School Subjects
With a new school year ahead, thousands of secondary school children will be setting out on their career path by the choice of subjects they study. A survey by Future Morph and Family Lives discovered...
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Their next steps and yours: Advice for single parents when your child turns 16
It’s an exciting time for your teenager when they turn 16. They may be looking forward to gaining more independence, taking their first steps into adulthood and choosing what they want to do next in...
View ArticleTrouble at school
"Our son's out of control, he's been excluded"When your child is in trouble at school or truanting, you may feel desperate, with no idea what to do. As a parent you have a legal responsibility to...
View ArticleHomework
“Getting them to settle down to homework seems to be a bit of an uphill struggle. And as for the maths and science - I couldn’t even help them out!” Sometimes homework can become quite a battle between...
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Preparing your child for university
Preparing your child for university With September looming, many parents will be anxiously awaiting the inevitable departure of their son or daughter to college or university. While the bright lights...
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