The Freshers’ Survival Guide: The Unspoken Uni Essentials & First-Week Rules
Packing for university is a rite of passage, but most standard university packing lists are surprisingly unhelpful. They will tell you to bring a duvet, […]
Education
The Revision Tips Experts Swear By — and Yes, One of Them Involves a Trampoline
Trampolining and shouting out facts may seem like unconventional revision tactics, but experts reveal they could help students achieve exam success. With exam season approaching, […]
The Gap Between School and University That Is Quietly Damaging Student Mental Health
Nearly half of students feel school did not properly prepare them for the demands of university life (39%), according to new research by student accommodation […]
How to Make Maths Less Stressful at Home
Maths homework: two words that can send shivers down a parent’s spine. If you’ve ever found yourself staring blankly at your child’s worksheet, silently Googling […]
What financial topics do secondary school children actually understand?
As young people prepare for adulthood, understanding financial matters becomes increasingly important. However, a recent survey shows that 72% of secondary school children feel they […]
How parents can support students to lower costs
With the government announcing cuts across the board in their Spring Statement, the UK economy is being hit hard by a number of global factors. This will […]
Concerns Grow Around Sex Education in Schools: Which UK Cities Are the Most Vocal?
In 2020, sex and relationship education became a legal requirement for students aged 11 and up. While this monumental shift aimed to provide young people […]
5 key elements university applicants need in their application
College applications for Autumn 2024 have seen a significant spike of 70,000 applicants compared to last year, colleges report. With interest in higher education increasing, the education experts […]
“Hey Google, how do you work this thing?”: Kids BAFFLED by classroom tech from just a generation ago
The majority of UK schoolchildren cannot identify common classroom items from just a generation ago, highlighting the rapid pace of technological change in education. The […]
How to support your child through back to school anxiety
For children, the summer holidays can be a whirlwind of excitable, yet disruptive activities and whilst this can be a well-earned break from their studies, […]
Abbie Kay of StateofWriting: 10 Free Tools for Easier School Writing
Writing a paper for school takes more than just a good idea. It also takes organisation, clarity and a few essential tools. That’s why we […]
How to Enhance Parent and Teacher Communication?
The success of students not only depends on their lifestyle and brains, but it is also highly affected by the relationship and partnership between the […]
Survey: Consumers Navigate Debt, But Knowledge Gap Remains
Research from HSBC UK indicates that consumers are generally confident in their ability to manage and review their debts. However, there is still a significant […]