What is higher education?
Higher education (HE) refers to study at level 4 and above. HE is voluntary and is an option for those who have...
What are the benefits of higher education?
What are the benefits of higher education
Supporting your child to make informed decisions
Supporting your child to make informed decisions
The journey to higher education
The earlier your child starts thinking about their post-16 and post-18 options the better, but your support will be beneficial wherever they are on their journey.
Funding higher education and paying it back
One of the popular misconceptions surrounding HE is that it’s for the wealthy few. This is certainly not the case...
Your child’s options – things to think about
The choices that young people make at school can have a huge impact on the options available to them in future years
Choosing a course, and university or college
The success that a student has in HE, and how much they enjoy the overall experience, is largely influenced by what and where they study.
UCAS and the application process
UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. Almost everyone who applies for an undergraduate degree in the UK will apply through this service.
Support for students in higher education
There are various support services on offer to students in HE. Knowing your child has access to a community of trained professionals can put your mind at ease.