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New job-related T-levels are ‘the whole package’

You might not have heard of them yet but young people studying T-levels are positive about their benefits

Dec 16, 2022
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Career Hubs: Forging links between schools and employers

Careers education and work experience were left devestated by the pandemic but Career Hubs are rebuilding networks

Dec 8, 2022
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The battle for BTECs

Plans to axe popular BTEC courses are being opposed by many head teachers

Dec 8, 2022
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How to support your teenager’s wellbeing

Professor Vivian Hill, from University College London, gives advice to parents on teenge wellbeing

Dec 8, 2022
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How students at one school are winning sixth form places at Eton

Julie Henry visits a state secondary which is helping teenagers secure fully funded places at top private schools

Dec 8, 2022
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Children’s stress levels soar over exams, TikTok and cost of living

London teenagers on the stresses of growing up in an uncertain world

Dec 8, 2022
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Revealed: the universities being shortlisted by young Londoners

Exclusive Unifrog data shows the most popular universities researched by teens in the capital

Dec 8, 2022
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All change: switching school sixth forms

Changing school or college can be daunting but for one young Londoner, the rewards were great

Dec 8, 2022
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‘Overcautious’ schools and employers curtailing teen work experience

Skills courses and apprenticeships need “UCAS-style system”

Nov 22, 2022
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Need a new computer game to take to market? Ask a sixth former

When it’s done right, careers education can boost work readiness and inspire pupils

Nov 22, 2022
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Chefs course opens up the world for award-winning student

A practical, work-related college course can lead to an exciting future

Nov 17, 2022
Education

Headteachers: ‘Schools on verge of being unsafe in funding crisis’

School leaders warned they are being hit by spiralling energy prices, inflation, and an unfunded rise in teacher pay which has to come from their budgets

Nov 10, 2022