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School

Teenager reading a bookTeenagers are expected to make a lot of choices at school, from what subjects to study for their GCSEs through to what to do after they leave secondary school. There's a lot of pressure on them, but also on you as their parent.

This section looks at school life, truancy, further education, exams, revision and more. Read on for information and tips on supporting your teenager through the school years...

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Discussions around career choices, exam stress, student finances...84429by jane5 on 25 August 2010, 17:47
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