UCAS is the official application service for UK universities and most colleges. Beyond the application itself, its website has free tools: course search, entry requirement lookups, personal statement guidance and an extensive parent and carer section.
The parents and guardians pages explain the application timeline, Clearing, student finance and how to support a young person's choices without pressure - worth reading well before Year 13.
How families can use it: start exploring course options together in Year 11 or 12, and read the personal statement advice early. Our transition programme sessions cover UCAS choices alongside apprenticeship and employment routes.
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