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How to help your child prepare for UK university while they're in Year 11
24th February 2026
Preparing to apply to a UK university can feel daunting – for both students and their parents. Wendy Heydorn, co-author of An Educator’s Guide to University Applications, explains how you can support your child to plan ahead and make informed choices while they’re in Year 11... Read more >
How much will it cost to send my child to a UK university?
5th February 2026
Sending your child to university is an exciting milestone, but tuition fees, living costs, and hidden expenses can add up. Julia Barnes, a Senior Higher Education Adviser at Sevenoaks Schools, sets out the total cost of university, funding options, and practical tips to help you support your child ... Read more >
Overview: Parent/guardian accounts on Unifrog
1st December 2025
Want to watch the video above when you're not signed into Unifrog? Here's the link . We are very excited to announce that - as well as accounts for students and for teachers - Unifrog now has parent accounts! Here is what parents can do on Unifrog, and how these accounts are set up... Read more >
Supporting your child with dyslexia
1st March 2025
If you think your child may have dyslexia, or they already have a diagnosis, you’re not alone – dyslexia affects up to one in ten people in the UK, and many go on to achieve great success in their studies and careers... Read more >
How to help your child find a work placement
7th December 2024
Work placements (also known as work experience) can help your child to explore different careers, build key skills, and make informed decisions about their future... Read more >
How to support your child on level 2 results day
30th May 2024
Results day is a major event, and for your child, it might feel like the rest of their life hinges on whatever’s in that envelope. This isn’t the case, though – there are plenty of options if they receive lower or higher results than expected on the big day... Read more >
How to support your child on level 3 results day
30th May 2024
Results day is a major event, and for your child, it might feel like the rest of their life hinges on whatever’s in that envelope. This isn’t the case, though – there are always options... Read more >
A timeline for UK university applications
29th May 2024
These are the key dates for 2026 entry, but they don’t tend to change by very much year to year. .. Read more >
Skills development workshop and insights day with the British Army
26th April 2024
From the challenge… Unifrog recently ran a skills development workshop in collaboration with the British Army’s regional officer recruiting team, with the theme of ‘Planning and Leadership’... Read more >
What is Unifrog? A guide for parents and caregivers
27th March 2024
Just been told about Unifrog at your child’s school or college? Great! We’ll show you how it can help your child hop, skip, and jump towards the best next step for them... Read more >
Explainer: Unifrog for primary schools: FAQs
28th February 2024
****** Unifrog for primary schools is live and ready for you to use ****** If you'd like to have a demo, request one here and we’ll set up a meeting with you, or email one of our Primary School Partnerships Managers, Jacob ( jacob@unifrog... Read more >
University or apprenticeship?
30th January 2024
A UK university degree usually takes three or four years of academic study and can cost up to £9,250 per year. Apprentices earn a weekly wage as they gain skills and knowledge on the job, working towards a qualification... Read more >
How work experience benefits students – and how Unifrog's Placements tool can help
30th August 2023
Taking up a placement (aka work experience, or WEX) can be a life-changing process for students, helping to shape their future pathways. Placements give students a glimpse of what their day-to-day lives might look like when they leave school... Read more >
Step Up Expo: Over 5,000 students get support with their next steps
14th July 2023
This summer, Unifrog was headline partner at the UK's first expo for teens' education, careers, and life choices, hosted by the Evening Standard. The first UK event of its kind, Step Up Expo saw over 7,000 attendees, including teachers, parents and caregivers, and over 5,000 students flock to Olympia London to learn about the range of opportunities out there: post-16 and post-18... Read more >
What are apprenticeships?
20th January 2023
Traditionally, vocational routes were looked at as the route for non-academic students, but modern apprenticeships are challenging, well-respected, and sometimes the better choice for getting into a particular industry... Read more >
What is university?
20th January 2023
The number of students going to university over the past few years has massively increased, but you may have come across some false information that affects where your child goes, or even if they go at all! In this guide, we show you what university is and whether or not it’s a good fit for your child... Read more >
Helping your child to make their Level 3 qualification choices
29th July 2022
It can be overwhelming for students when they choose their A levels, T levels, Scottish Highers, or other post-16 qualifications, especially as may affect the options available to them at university and in the jobs market... Read more >
Starting a new UK school with a disability
31st May 2022
If your child has a disability, it can feel overwhelming knowing what to expect from their new school, and what information they’ll expect from you in turn... Read more >
Helping your child make their Level 2 qualification choices
27th May 2022
Whether your child is about to take their GCSEs, National 4s/5s, or something else, choosing what to study can feel overwhelming for them. This guide will take you through everything you need to know to support them in making the right choice for them... Read more >
US finance: an overview
11th December 2018
Higher education in the US is notoriously expensive. But don’t despair: there are ways to fund your studies besides paying out of pocket. This guide will introduce you to the key types of scholarship you can earn... Read more >