Courses & Universities

Guidance for parents on choosing university courses, comparing universities, open days and making informed choices.

Will Your Child Need to Take a University Admissions Test?

Sep 23, 2026

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2 min read

Will Your Child Need to Take a University Admissions Test?

Which university courses require admissions tests, when they take place and what parents need to know

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Aug 18, 2026

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3 min read

Do GCSE Results Matter for University?

A quick guide for parents on how GCSE results fit into university applications and why certain grades deserve closer attention.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Does My Child Need to Know What They Want to Study Yet?

Aug 11, 2026

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6 min read

Does My Child Need to Know What They Want to Study Yet?

Five ways to support your child before they choose a university course.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

When Does The University Journey Really Begin?

Jun 17, 2026

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7 min read

When Does The University Journey Really Begin?

How interests, experiences and subject choices shape the path to university long before a UCAS application is submitted.

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Choosing Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Jun 10, 2026

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4 min read

Choosing Opportunities Beyond the Classroom

Why work experience, DofE, EPQ and other opportunities can help students explore interests, test assumptions and make more informed university decisions

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

University Rankings Explained: What Parents Need to Know About League Tables, Russell Group Universities and University Quality

Jun 3, 2026

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6 min read

University Rankings Explained: What Parents Need to Know About League Tables, Russell Group Universities and University Quality

Why the same university can rank differently across league tables, and what to focus on when choosing a university

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Open Days: What Parents Miss (and Wish They’d Known)

Apr 15, 2026

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6 min read

Open Days: What Parents Miss (and Wish They’d Known)

How to get real value from open days and offer holder visits

Sarah Campos-Bell

Courses & Universities

Choosing Firm and Insurance: What Parents Need to Understand

Apr 9, 2026

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4 min read

Choosing Firm and Insurance: What Parents Need to Understand

From how the choices work together to what commitment really means - and where flexibility still exists.

Sarah Campos-Bell