Get essential advice on supporting school leavers

Take a break and relax in the Parents’ & Advisors’ Lounge, or listen to one of the dedicated talks for information, advice and guidance to help you support your school leaver(s) as they make the transition from school to college, university or an apprenticeship.

Topics covered include navigating the university application process, helping your students identify the right career path for them and more!

The Parent’s & Advisors Lounge is exclusively sponsored by Homes for Students, speak with a member of their team about the accommodation options available to young people interested in higher education.

 FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Newcastle University
Title: Students finance: Bursaries, scholarships and more
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: Creative Alliance
Title: Apprenticeship routes into creative careers
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US-UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admission process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speaker: The Write Stuff
Title: CVs that get results

SATURDAY 1 MARCH

Time
Speaker
Title
Time: 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Speaker: SnapRevise
Title: Techniques and tips to ace your exams
Time: 11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Speaker: Sutton Trust Alumni
Title: Unlock your potential - how a Sutton Trust programme can help you
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Speaker: US-UK Fulbright Commission
Title: Supporting your student through the US admissions process
Time: 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Speaker: Mark Anderson
Title: How to choose the right career path
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Speaker: Homes for Students
Title: Home away from home: Understanding your university living choices
Time: 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm
Speaker: The Write Stuff
Title: CVs that get results