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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.

Which Instrument is Best for Children to Learn and Why?

Which instrument is best for children to learn and why? Take a look at what musical ability is all about and how to help your child choose an instrument.

Give it a Try, It’s DIY! Let’s Make a Stress Ball

With exams looming, your child may be more stressed than usual. Why not help them make a stress ball? We’ve got a step-by-step video for you to follow – enjoy!

International Day of Mathematics: 5 Ways You Use Maths in Everyday Life

Fall in love with maths by understanding the role it plays in your everyday life and get ready to celebrate International Day of Mathematics 2022.

Fancy a New Revision Style? Here’s 11 of the Best A-Level Revision Apps

Looking for the best A-Level revision app or trying to find out what is the best way to revise for A levels? Click here for 11 brilliant apps!

Interview: Riccardo Ferrari, Performance Marketing Team Lead at GoStudent

Check out our interview with Performance Marketing Team Lead, Riccardo. Find out why he decided to join GoStudent and what makes working here so great.

Confused About Your Options? Here Are the Best A-Level Combinations

Choosing your A-Levels can be tough. Let us guide you through the best A-Level combinations to take so that you’re ready for the next step!

Why Parents are Calling for Esports to Be Added to the UK Curriculum

Are virtual games good for your children? A surprisingly high number of other parents seem to think so! Read all about esports in schools right here.

Interview: Burcu Uzun, Marketing Lead at GoStudent

Check out our interview with the Head of Marketing for Turkey Burcu. Find out why she decided to join GoStudent and what makes working here so great.

What’s the Best Co-Parents App for Families in the UK?

Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but there are apps that can help! Check out our guide for the best co-parents apps.

The 10 Hardest A Level Subjects to Run Towards or Away From!

If you're choosing which A Level subjects to take and how many, this is for you. We're going to give you the 10 hardest A Level subjects and some top tips.

What GCSEs Do You Need for Law? Your Guide to Choosing the Right Options

What GCSEs do you need for Law? Find out the grades you need for studying Law and GCSE subjects for Law right here.