The end of term beckons. Your children might be giddy with excitement about endless days ahead, free time without restriction, no homework, sleeping in until noon…
- First off: breaks are essential. Taking time out is good for us physically and mentally.
- That said, school hols can be an ideal time to keep brains stimulated too.
- In fact, summer studying needn’t be about pouring over books from 9am to 5am.
Instead, why not grab the opportunity to help your kids gain not drain skills?
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Stay Ahead of the Curve
Whether prepping for A-levels, GCSEs, entrance exams, or simply aiming to stay sharp, summer studying offers benefits that can last far beyond September.
Key benefits:
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Avoid learning loss: Studies show students can forget up to 30% of what they learned over the summer break.
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Boost understanding: Revisiting challenging topics without school pressure helps build confidence and mastery.
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Make a head start: Previewing next year’s material can ease anxiety and boost performance when school resumes. Check the spec!
Tip: Even just 0ne hour a day of focused work or revision can put you miles ahead when term starts again.
2. Build Better Study Habits
Without the chaos of term-time schedules, summer studying offers the perfect chance to reflect and rework how you study.
Key benefits:
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Experiment with new techniques like active recall, spaced repetition, or mind mapping for tricky topics from last year
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Set realistic routines: Build a daily habit of studying at peak concentration – you’ve then earned that free time!
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Boost motivation by mastering a topic, reading a key text, visiting museums/watching educational YouTube vids.
The holidays can actually be quite hard for young people to handle. There’s almost too much spare time?
That’s why it’s beneficial to soar above the summer slump by keeping a routine going.
3. How Summer Studying Reduces Stress
Summer studying spreads out workload, helping you stay calm and focused during exam season.
Key benefits:
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No last-minute panic: Revision spread over months leads to better retention and lower stress levels.
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Improved confidence in challenging subjects: Knowing you’re well-prepared reduces test anxiety.
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Make time for mock exams and practice papers, which improve speed, accuracy, and exam technique.
Top Tip: Schedule in both study blocks and rest days to avoid burnout and keep your brain fresh.
Private Tuition to Empower Summer Studying
Did you know that many of our trusty tutors here at 121 offer holiday tuition?
Whether in person, or online, it can be a brilliant way to ensure your child gains momentum, and grasp difficult topics that held them back last term.
To steps confidently into the next academic year, just get in touch with us here in Manchester!
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