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Exam Countdown Starts Now

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Is your child facing GCSE or A Level exams this summer or next? As we see each year, the exam season seems to appear from nowhere – catching out students and parents every time. Time really does fly – especially when you are studying for finals. Trouble is, once panic sets in it can be hard […]

When should you start summer exam revision?

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Ah, great question. With Christmas just gone – and dreary winter weather afoot – the summer seems a million years away. Many students start off year 11 or 13 thinking they’ll wait until the Easter hols before getting down to some serious revision. Big mistake! Why? Simple really. If you’ve had mock exams, chances are that you’ve only […]

Why is GCSE English such an important subject?

Tuesday, March 15th, 2016

English GCSE is a core subject – compulsory for every student. If you don’t achieve a C grade at 16, you have to stay in education until aged 18 to re-take. But why? 1. Communicate your way into the future Being able to express yourself clearly, hold a conversation, persuade others and think critically are much-needed assets in […]

How To Create Your Revision Timetable

Monday, January 18th, 2016

For many of you taking exams in the summer term after Easter, it’s essential to get your revision underway now. Now’s the best time to perfect your revision timetable, and to address any grey areas you’ve always struggled with. Leaving this until after Easter will cause panic. So instead, here are some practical revision suggestions to […]

How to revise over Christmas and STILL have fun!

Monday, December 21st, 2015

For many of you out there, Christmas might feel overshadowed by the thought of tough entrance or mock exams just after you go back to school. Instead of relaxing during the festive season, you might be panicking about failing if you don’t revise hard. Worry not! With a spot of smart planning, you can do both! Here’s […]

Revision! What is the secret to success?

Monday, May 4th, 2015

With the general election recently, winners and losers were all over the news. For GCSE and A Level students facing exams this month, this time of year can also be monumental. Panic often sets in at this stage when youngsters realise the enormity of the task ahead. That’s why it’s essential to give your son […]

Can reading a book help you learn better?

Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

In this era of tablets and smartphones, how we read is changing. Yet, interestingly, science shows that reading good old-fashioned books is still better for you than scrolling on an electronic device. An important consideration if your son or daughter is busy revising for their GCSEs or A level exams this summer. The overwhelming evidence is […]

Fun 11+ Summer Revision Tips

Tuesday, July 15th, 2014

Is your child sitting the 11+ in September, or a grammar school Common Entrance exam? It’s closer than you think. ‘Brain drain’ can strike even the most hard working student – where all those concepts and techniques seem to fly out of the window during the holidays. Here are some useful tips to keep the […]

5 top tips for exam success

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

Exam season is here again. But are you ready for it? With just weeks to go before sitting your GCSE or A level exams, revision can feel overwhelming. And if you missed part of the course through illness, or lost confidence after a mock exam disappointment, it’s essential to make the most of any spare […]

Did you revise over Christmas?

Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

Last year the Government decided to remove the modular exam approach to GCSEs and A Levels. They also removed opportunities for unlimited resits and instead students sit all exams at the end of the academic year (in June). The aim of the changes is to make learning more rigorous and increase standards at GCSE and […]