Ask Brian: Now is the peak season for conversations among sixth years about their next steps

Ask Brian: Gradual reduction in grade enhancement begun this year will continue for the next four or five years

Ask Brian: Combination of new environment and a course that does not fit can leave even the most capable young people adrift

A degree in nursing or midwifery is a foundation for lifelong learning, with job opportunities across diverse settings

Budget changes to Susi funding include an increase in income threshold for the €500 student contribution grant

About 90% of programmes in the Netherlands do not have a selection procedure and require only minimum entry requirements

Points required for competitive courses are likely to remain high despite overall drop in grades

Any correspondence from the Central Applications Office must be dealt with promptly

Ask Brian: This programme shakes up the traditional, formal education system and introduces students to new ways of learning

Ask Brian: More than a quarter of primary schoolchildren and a third of secondary school students are now using artificial intelligence

Key to moving to higher or further education is to concentrate on curriculum content, college facilities and accommodation or public transport

There are financial implications parents should be aware of in these circumstances

Many students mistakenly believe they can score more CAO points by dropping ‘difficult’ subjects

Postgraduate course are an option in what is a demanding career where stresses among teens are on the rise

Updated specifications include fresh guidance on arts, social and environmental and health learning