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Advice on supporting your child through university

Facts that will calm any worries about your child moving away from home
Your child moving away to university is exciting, but it’s also the kind of thing that can have you wondering whether they’ll remember to eat properly, lock the…
6 min read·21 September 2026
Your child’s going to university in September: A parent’s guide
After months of applications, exams, Results Day and conversations about where they might end up, your child is going to university this September. Exciting…
6 min read·1 September 2026
UCAS Clearing: How to support your child if they don’t get their first choice
Applying to university can be daunting, not only for the students, but for their parents too. The fear of rejection, having to wipe tears when they don’t get…
4 min read·13 August 2026
How to help your child find last-minute student accommodation after Clearing
Clearing can bring a mixture of excitement and stress. Your child may be relieved to secure a university place, but then quickly realise they still need…
5 min read·12 August 2026