Family Life Category

The stages that you pass through from early life to retirement as a member of a family are called the family life cycle. As you reach each stage you are faced with new challenges and you will gain new skills that help you cope with this evolving cycle. Life doesn’t always run smoothly and situations such as severe illness, financial problems or the death of a loved one can have an effect on how well you pass through each stage. Whether you are a young person or over 50, MyAdviceGateway will help you locate the information and advice you need to cope with the challenges and stress of daily life.

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Education

EDUCATION OVERVIEW

Every child and young person is entitled to the highest quality education enabling them to achieve their best. Parents have a legal duty to ensure ...

TYPES OF SCHOOL

There are two main types of schools in the UK, state-funded or independent (privately-funded) schools.

CHOOSING A SCHOOL

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. To have the best chance of getting your child ...

KEY STAGES OF EDUCATION

A Key Stage is a stage of the state education system in England, setting the educational knowledge expected of students at various ages as defined ...

FURTHER EDUCATION

Further Education (FE) refers to educational choices made after your 16th birthday and covers all qualifications lower than a degree.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Higher education institutions are independent, self-governing bodies providing teaching, research and scholarship. This includes both degree-awarding universities and non-degree awarding institutions.

OPEN UNIVERSITY

The Open University is the UK's largest academic institution and a world pioneer in distance learning for over 50 years.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

Apprenticeships (formerly The National Apprenticeship Service) offers apprenticeships to anyone over the age of 16 years in a wide range of industries.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

If your child has more difficulties than most children their age with their schoolwork, communication or behaviour, plenty of help and advice is at hand ...

HELP WITH EDUCATION COSTS

Whether your child is going to school, college or university, help is available with the costs of their education.