Parents and carers

The Widening Access team works closely with schools within Derby city and Derbyshire to provide outreach activity designed to improve attainment, support achievement and raise awareness of higher education and alternative progression routes. We aim to support all young people to make well-informed decisions about their career path.

Find out more about the events your child can participate in as well as information and guidance to support your child in the transition to university.

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Guidance for parents and carers

Find key information to help you support and guide your child in the transition to university.

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Parents and carers videos

We've pulled together some key videos to help you find out more about the financial support available at university and the qualifications your child may need to apply to university.

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5 top tips to help prepare your child for university

Our Student Wellbeing team share their top tips for best preparing your child to start their university journey.

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UCAS: advice for parents and carers

Find resources and information, sign up for parent newsletters, and watch videos from UCAS to help support students applying to university.

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Events for your young person

We offer a range of events and webinars designed to support your young person when researching and applying to university.

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Latest events at the University of Derby

View the latest events taking place at the University: talks, seminars, conferences, Open Days, exhibitions and more.

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A student stood with her parent and sister.
A student stood with a large family at a graduation ceremony