For parents and carers
Guides written for UK parents and carers - how to spark a first business idea, build money confidence, handle AI sensibly and support ambition without taking over the project.
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No placement in Year 10 or 11? What still counts, how to find late options, and a six-day plan to build your own enterprise week - with honest detail on what it does and does not count towards.
Five free copy-and-paste templates for UK students in Year 10 and 11: the main email, a half-day ask, the follow-up, a parent version and the thank-you that gets you invited back.
What to do when your teenager seems to care about nothing. Why motivation stalls between 13 and 17, what actually restarts it, and seven low-pressure things to try this week.
How UK home educating families use enterprise learning as a cross-curricular strand: the legal position, a six-day project plan, subject links, SEN-friendly adaptations, and free tools and courses for ages 6-18.
The practical life skills UK children are rarely taught in school - money, speaking up, pricing, applications and handling rejection - with what to work on at 6-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18.
Fifteen genuinely good books for girls aged 9-12, grouped by what you want the book to do: build confidence, get her reading, or teach money and business sense. With age notes and honest caveats.
Thirteen genuinely good books for teenage girls, grouped by job: fiction they will finish, confidence and mindset, and money and business - with honest age and content notes.
A practical UK guide to writing a UCAS personal statement that actually works - structure, opening lines, real examples by subject, common mistakes and a checklist for sixth-form students.
A teen-friendly guide to using AI in your own business - which tools to use, how to write great prompts, generative vs agentic AI, how to fact-check, the ethics and safety rules, and 20 things you can do this week.
24 realistic business ideas for UK teenagers - digital, local services, maker products and reselling - with honest start-up costs, what to charge, and the tax and age rules for under-18s.
The UK's most practical summer holiday business ideas for kids and teens aged 6-18 - what's legal, what actually sells in July and August, and how to launch this weekend with £0 or £5.
The complete UK guide to teenage jobs - what 13, 14, 15 and 16 year olds can legally do, hours, pay, permits, where to apply, and how to earn on your own if you can't get hired.
Over 1 million UK 16-24-year-olds are now NEET - the highest since 2013. We break down the Milburn 'Young People and Work' report and the practical, enterprise-led steps parents, teachers and teens can take today.
A complete UK guide to making money as a teenager - 27 real, legal ways to earn from age 13 to 18. Covers work permits, tax-free allowance, summer jobs, online side hustles and how to turn earning into a small business.
A practical, age-by-age guide for UK parents on how to teach kids about money – from pocket money and saving to budgeting, investing and earning their own income.
Looking for the best business books for kids or teens? This curated guide covers entrepreneurship books for ages 6–18 - from storybooks and workbooks to practical guides that teach real-world skills.
20 UK female founders you need to know in 2026 - real stories, sectors and superpowers from the We Can Be role model library of 220+ women. Real inspiration for anyone who wants to start something.
Enterprise education teaches young people creativity, problem-solving, financial literacy and confidence. This complete guide covers what it is, why it matters, and how to get started – for ages 6–18.
Fun Easter business ideas and entrepreneurial activities for children and teens aged 6–18. From egg decorating stalls to seasonal social media campaigns – broken down by age group.
Everything young people need to explore entrepreneurship – courses, AI tools, 250+ role models, and more. All free. All in one place.
Looking for ways to spark your child's creativity and confidence? Our ultimate guide is packed with 101 fun, practical business ideas for ages 6–16 - from weekend crafts to digital ventures.
Research shows 81% of young people can't name a single female entrepreneur. That's not a knowledge gap - it's a representation gap. Here's how we fix it.
By 2035, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking will matter most. Schools are preparing kids for the past - entrepreneurship prepares them for the future.
Entrepreneurship education fits perfectly into homeschooling – it's project-based, cross-curricular, and builds the life skills children actually need. Discover age-by-age activities, curriculum links, and research-backed benefits for ages 6–16.
Christmas is one of the best times for kids to try a micro-business. Here are 20 creative, low-cost festive ideas perfect for school fairs, markets, or selling to family.
Financial literacy doesn't have to feel like homework. Here are five playful, pressure-free ways to start money conversations with your daughter - from pocket money experiments to real-world budgeting games.
Girlguiding's Girls' Attitudes Survey shows girls' confidence drops sharply between ages 11 and 14. The problem isn't ability - it's visibility, language, and a system that wasn't built for them.
How to nurture entrepreneurial thinking without taking over the creative process. The best thing a parent can do is ask better questions.
You can't be what you can't see. Why representation in entrepreneurship matters - and how we're fixing it with 250+ real founder stories.
Two-thirds of UK children aged 9–17 already use AI chatbots – yet most parents feel unprepared to guide them. This evidence-based guide covers the real risks, genuine benefits, and practical steps for families navigating AI together.
Next step
The Trailblazers pathway (15-18) covers pricing, customers and turning earning into a business.
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There is no minimum age to make and sell things with a parent's help. Paid employment is what's regulated - from 13 with local council rules on hours and permits.
Pick one idea, price it, and sell to five real people. Our 101 business ideas guide and the AI Idea Machine both work well as a first step.
