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Post-16 Careers Week 2024 is a week-long virtual careers fair for Years 10 to 13 students to help you start conversations and spark ideas about what comes next after finishing secondary school and college. Designed to showcase the borough’s education and employment options from 16+, Stockport Council and Stockport Jobs Match bring you a host…
Aside from choosing your GCSE options in Year 9, deciding what you want to do after secondary school is likely the biggest decision of your life so far. You need to choose what type or level of qualification to study, the subjects or course, where to study it and maybe even start thinking about what…
Starting a new chapter in your academic journey can be both thrilling and daunting. Moving up from secondary school to college or sixth form and later to university or HE college are significant milestones. This is your go-to guide for navigating these educational transitions, complete with insights on coping with change, build resilience, make friends,…
Test anxiety is a common experience for students, and it can feel like an insurmountable obstacle to success. The good news is that with the right strategies and mindset, you can overcome test anxiety and perform your best during exams. Check out our top tips for stress-free studying and conquering test anxiety. Understanding Test Anxiety…
As you prepare to leave school or college, there may be problems or setbacks you face along the way. This could range from unexpected exam results or not getting the place you wanted, to feeling like you’ve made the wrong decision about your course or place of study. Our student problem-solving tips can help. Firstly,…
Leaving school or college, starting university or work, trying something new and meeting different people can all seem like scary prospects. But remember you’re not alone. Preparing for adulthood and making decisions for perhaps the first time in your life is stressful for most of us. What’s really important, is to recognise when we’re struggling…
On A-Level Results Day, hopefully you’ll get the exam grades you need. But if things don’t go to plan, don’t panic. Here’s what your options might look like… Heading off to University If you just miss out on the grades you need, your first option is to find out whether your university or college might…
Life as a teenager is filled with ups and downs, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth. Two essential aspects of personal development that can help you are problem-solving skills and embracing a growth mindset. These skills will not only help you navigate the hurdles of adolescence but also set you on a path to success in…
UK Google searches relating to ‘imposter syndrome’ reached an all-time high at the end of last year, research from Study Hub found that 2 in 5 university and college students may suffer from imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome: Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon, impostorism or the impostor experience) is a psychological pattern in which an…
By definition, Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being and affects how we think, feel and act. If you’re not already doing so, your mental health should be prioritised just as much as physical health is and sometimes there are activities you can complete that exercise both your body and your mind! If…
It’s a good idea for anyone to think about what you might want to do in adulthood. If you have a learning disability, you might benefit from some support when thinking about your options – from building friendships to finding a job or thinking about where you want to live in the future. Find out…
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