Advice

Universities have told us what they value in applicants, says ACS Egham Head Mark Wilson – and this should change the questions parents ask when choosing a sixth form.

The Master of Dulwich College Robert Milne says that focusing on a school’s character and culture is vital to ensure the right fit for your child

An open day is the best way to explore options, says UKSA, offering a way for parents to understand more and young people to explore their ambitions and motivations

Nadia Carella, Assistant Head of Abingdon House Senior – part of the Cavendish Group – on the value of supporting students through co-regulation

Changing schools at 16+ is always a big decision, so Jess Harris, Head of Quintessentially Education, outlines some points to consider before choosing a UK independent school for those critical sixth-form years

Rebecca Pretorius, Regional Director, Europe of Crimson Education, on why smart students are starting university preparation before they reach sixth form

MPW Cambridge Principal Anne Meisner gives guidance on how we help students navigate exam revision with success

The Director of Global Futures at Tonbridge School Ruth Davis on why careers education can’t stand still at a time when the professional world is being reinvented

With more firms hiring on a skills basis and the inexorable rise of AI, degrees are no longer the golden ticket, says education consultant Jess Harris. This means graduates need to evidence passion and real-world skills…

A war of words between the Ivy League and US administration may sound like bad news for international applicants, but Crimson Education suggests taking the long view