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The WONKHE Show

The Wonkhe Show – The higher education podcast

Every week a panel of top wonks will dissect the week’s big policy developments, and we also feature interviews, features and views from around the sector.

Applicant Guide

Updated for 2024/25 – Everything you need to know about the process, from research to application.

Subject Specific Film Guides – from Uni Taster Days. With experts from a variety of UK universities giving expert information about what it’s like to study particular fields, including applications tips and career prospects.

This T Level Explained podcast series speaks directly to employers about industry placements, progressing with a T Level and future opportunities. You’ll also hear from several employers who have supported the technical qualifications across industries including Building Services Engineering, Onsite Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing, and Management and Administration.

We’ve decided to make life easier for teachers everywhere and deliver a regular (monthly) electronic magazine packed with the latest news, resources, campaigns and sponsor content which will help you to inspire and enthuse your students towards great choices and fulfilling careers.

Level 3 Options

After you complete your GCSEs, it’s time to specialise. From A-levels to apprenticeships, T-levels to traineeships, pick a post-16 pathway that suits your learning style and interests.

Clearing Guide 2023

Make sure you’re fully equipped for Clearing 2023 with the latest edition of our useful guide.

What is the UCAT?
The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by a consortium of UK and International Universities to help select applicants for their medical and dental degree programmes.

HE Interview Postcard

This A5 postcard addressing what HE Interviews are and Applicant Days, and gives students the chance to record their next steeps, to help them plan route towards higher education.

Together with Not Going to Uni, this podcast supports parents to feel informed and confident in providing careers support and guidance to their child, so that they ultimately make the best decisions for them, this second series is hosted by Rachel Burden.

As the space sector develops there are more and more courses starting to be developed to support people into a career in the space sector in the future. Some of these courses will be relevant to students going through their GCSE’s at present, others will be relevant to those who want to study a degree…

Support your young person with their higher education decisions, with the latest information for 2022 . Content has been provided by over 40 colleagues at universities and schools and colleges throughout the UK. On topics including student finance, university applications, university events, student wellbeing and more.

Our Uniconnect partners offer all sorts of informative and insightful podcasts and resources. Check them out here.

Careerpilot – Online Career Sessions

Tailored to specific year groups, Careerpilot’s online sessions help students along every step of the career path.

UCAS Support and Information

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) don’t just process higher education applications; they also provide advice and support on a wide range of topics through their website.

Postcard: Parent FAQs

When your child has important decisions to make about their future, here’s how you can help…

Information for parents and carers from year 7 to year 12

How a young person’s life turns our is largely dependent on the support they receive from their parents or carers. Plymouth City Council have produced a range of documentation to enable effective support for young people aged 11 through to 16 and beyond…