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Win Family Fun at CBeebies Live! this Easter

CBeebies fans will not want to miss this! We’ve got 1 family ticket for you to see CBeebies Live! brand new arena spectacular, Reach to the Stars, at Wembley Arena, London on Saturday 31 March at 5 pm! A family ticket is for 4 people, minimum 1 adult. For your chance to win one of these amazing books, enter your answer to the simple question below in our dedicated competition page…
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Top 10 tips on how your child can budget whilst at university

Sending your child to university can prove to be a costly few years – Catherine McKeown (Head of Financial Support) from the University of Sheffield would like to share her top 10 tips on how your child can budget, minimizing your concerns and the holes in their pockets! Be aware of what financial support is available – there is a wide range of financial support offered for those…
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How to help your child balance work and study whilst at university

The time spent at university can be an expensive few years, however many students find it useful to have a part time job to fund the odd cinema trip and catch up at the Students’ Union. Amy Gray and Claire Brooke from the University of Sheffield’s Career Service have some top tips as to how to help your child balance part time work and study, minimizing your concerns and the holes in their…
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How to help your child make the most of their university holidays

The time spent at university is valuable, but the long months between studying can be highly rewarding. Amy Gray and Claire Brooke from the University of Sheffield’s Career Service have some top tips as to how your child can make the most out of their university holidays, and give their CV a real boost! If your child is in their Fresher year: Don’t let them waste this time &#8211…
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How to help your child make the transition from studying to the working world

For most students, the final year approaching their graduation is the next major transition in their lives. Whatever the next step after university: be it work, post-graduate study or time out to travel; it will essentially mean a change in lifestyle, demands and most likely, location. Below are some top tips by Marcus Zientek, a Careers Adviser at the University of Sheffield, which will…
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Crack the Confusion of Student Finance in 2012

This September, English universities will be allowed to increase their tuition fees for undergraduates. The University of Sheffield is conscious this is a concern for many parents and we believe that it is important for parents (and your children) to understand the ins and outs of the new system based on accurate facts.   The funding which was previously provided to universities has been…
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My Tourist Guide to the Solar System

On 1st February 2012, a unique travel guide to the solar system will transport young explorers on an exhilarating adventure into outer space. London Mums love it because it is easy to read and also easy to understand a scientific topic that we as parents don’t always remember well 🙂 The pictures and illustrations are very good and brought back lovely memories of my time at school. Highly…
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Win 1 of 3 copies of the book 'My Tourist Guide to the Solar System… And Beyond' By Dr. Lewis Dartnell

This unique travel guide will transport young explorers on an exhilarating adventure into outer space. Discover alien landscapes, fascinating facts and breathtaking scenery. The only question remains, will you return….? For your chance to win one of these amazing books, enter your answer to the simple question below in our dedicated competition page…
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Why growing sunflowers can help your child with maths!

Parents often ask me about how to get their child interested in maths because ‘they just don’t get it.’ Understandably the same parents go searching for a maths tutor to help bridge the ever growing gap between their child and his peers….what they don’t realise is there is a lot of help they can give at home with a little guidance. Maths Language Keep the…
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Win 1 of 3 DVD copies of contemporary take of classic movie FOOTLOOSE

The contemporary retelling of the beloved classic FOOTLOOSE debuts on Blu-ray and DVD on February 6, 2012 from Paramount Home Entertainment. Boasting high-energy dancing, an inspirational story and an impressive cast of rising stars and screen veterans, writer/director Craig Brewer’s (Hustle & Flow) modern update thrilled audiences of all ages with its combination of youthful spirit and…
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