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Do I Need to Take the LNAT to Study Law in the UK at University?

Want to study Law and wondering ‘Do I need to take the LNAT to study Law in the UK?’ Find out what you need to know about doing well in your LNAT.

How to Be Supportive: Top Tips for Parents of University Students

Read our how-to guide to supporting your child through university. Check out our top tips for parents of university students for insights, inspo and more!

The 12 Best GCSE Revision Apps to Supercharge Your Revision

Finding the best GCSE revision apps is easy with our quick guide. Hit the link to find out how to turn your phone or tablet into a revision machine!

Free Download: GoStudent Study Plan for Students

Stay on top of your studies by downloading our free study plan and keep track of your progress by filling it in after each lesson with your GoStudent tutor.

Easiest Highers vs Hardest Highers ranked: You'll be surprised which subjects they are!

If you're wondering what the easiest Higher subjects are, this is for you. Click here to see the top 27, plus the hardest Highers, and which to choose.

Time Out for Kids: How to Make it Meaningful and Effective

‘GO TO THE NAUGHTY STEP!’ ‘WHY?’ ‘BECAUSE I SAID SO!’ Not the best way to do time out for kids, is it? Here we’ll look at how to make it more successful.

Should My Child Take Graded Music Exams? The Pros of Music Assessments

Graded music exams have many benefits, but does your child need to take them? We’re here to fill you in.

Our Top 10 Sensory Play Activities for Preschoolers

From bath time activities to slamming pots and pans, read on for our top ten sensory play activities which will help your child develop, grow and learn…

Is it Good for Children to Have Strict Parents?

Are strict parents harmful or helpful to children? We explore different parenting styles and look at the effects that they can have on children.

Give it a Try, It’s DIY! Let’s Make a Friendship Bracelet

Creativity boosts mood and eases negative emotions. Get creative at home by following our new DIY vid, and find out why creativity is so important.

Celebrate the Special Women in Your Life on Mother’s Day

Mother's Day in the UK is just around the corner for 2022. Keep reading to find out where it all started and how and when it's celebrated around the world.

4 Easy Ways to Start Talking to Your Teen About Sex

Despite best efforts, sex education in the UK is woefully missing the mark. Read on for top tips on how to handle conversations about sex with your teen.

Free Download: GoStudent GCSE Revision Timetable

With GCSEs this summer so imminent, you’ll need a strong GCSE revision timetable to get ahead. You can download a free timetable right here. Check it out!

Give it a Try, It’s DIY! Let’s Make a Tornado in a Bottle

If your youngster loves science and getting crafty, they’ll love this step-by-step video on how to make their very own tornado!

A List of the Hardest Higher Subjects- They're Sure to Shock You!

The hardest Higher subjects look nothing like they did five years ago. Click here to find out what the hardest subjects are and how to pick the right ones.