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Mind Maps to Boost Revision Success

Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

Mind maps quite simply make revision make sense. Whether you’re preparing for a test, assessment, mocks or your final exam, a mind map should be an essential part of your revision toolkit. After all, what else can help you: Summarise a tricky topic into easier bite-sized chunks Make visual connections between thoughts and ideas Organise […]

How To Manage Key Stage 3 Maths

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

Moving to secondary school is often a worry for children and parents, especially since Key Stage 3 Maths is stuffed with new concepts and complicated topics – all taught at a faster pace than ever before. Yet, in reality, Year 7 Maths teachers will be building on what your child has already learnt in their […]

Five Ways to Boost Your Child’s Attention Span

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Does your child find it hard to complete homework as their attention span wanes? Perhaps your child just can’t sit still, or gets bored fast and gives up? If homework is a daily battle that defeats you every week, it’s time to make some positive changes. Pick the Best Time Timing is everything! The last […]

Why Keep a Healthy Perspective On Exams?

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Are you worried that your child doesn’t have a healthy attitude towards exams? Perhaps they are stressing over results, worried about failure, or think they are not good enough compared to their peers? The truth is, exams are not everything in life.  Actually, in the great scheme of things, while they are an important part […]

Dodge These Common Exam Traps

Monday, May 29th, 2023

Exams traps sneakily lie in wait ready to catch you out. In fact, every year some students hit a familiar obstacle which trips them up without fail. Don’t let it be you! Instead of discovering unexpected stumbling blocks in your year end or final exam, why not be clued-up ahead of any exam so you […]

When Can Tuition Make a Difference?

Saturday, May 6th, 2023

Have you ever considered private tuition, but decided to wait and see what will happen first? Many parents opt for this approach first hoping that the situation improves by itself, that things will just fall into place, that the problem is just a one off and will resolve itself over time. It’s understandable. Always good […]

How To Pick GCSE Subjects

Friday, April 28th, 2023

Life is full of choice, isn’t it? Except when it comes to choosing the best GCSE options, you can find yourself at a crossroads unsure which direction to go in. The trouble is, most of us don’t know what we want to do at 13. Some have a clear career in mind, while others haven’t […]

Learning the Art of the Possible

Monday, April 3rd, 2023

Did you know that studying Art and Design opens up a whole world of possibilities? What does taking such a creative subject encompass? Instead of thinking it’s a soft subject that could be a waste of time, it can offer lucrative career options in diverse industries. Art and Design in a Nutshell Firstly, what is […]

How to Memorise Killer Quotes

Monday, March 27th, 2023

As a core GCSE subject, you can’t avoid memorising quotes. And with several English Literature texts to study, that adds up to a huge honeypot of quotes! Just like Pooh Bear, it can be heard to memorise lots of quotes, especially when they all seem so important. Where do you start? Memorise Versatile Quotes What […]

Replace Bad Study Habits to Skyrocket Your Grades

Saturday, March 4th, 2023

We’re all guilty of being creatures of habit sometimes, aren’t we? However, if you pick up bad study habits, you might lose more than you bargained for when you’re in your final GCSE or A Level year. Truth is: good habits make life easier. Bad ones could: Stop you from making progress at school Seriously […]