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Eat Smart to Boost Exam Performance

May 25th, 2017

Did you know that food CAN improve exam performance? In fact, when you ‘eat smart,’ you can give your brain a massive dose of much-needed energy. Essential when you’re flat out revising and sitting exam papers… Tasty tips to feed your brain Don’t skip meals… Breakfast has been proven to be the best meal of the […]

Is your child a struggler?

May 4th, 2017

With Sats exams, GCSEs and A Levels in sight, the push for success is in overdrive. But what about the child who: isn’t in a top set and feels inferior to his or her peers is home schooled and has gaps in their learning has zero confidence and might dread going to school has a learning […]

What’s your secret revision weapon?

April 24th, 2017

Facing GCSE or A Level exams can feel like you’re stepping into battle! And there’s no turning back… So, you have to decide right now: are you going in fully armed ready to take on anything? Or will you have no plan of attack and simply try and dodge the bullets? Metaphors aside, what’s one of […]

Four fab stress busters!

April 10th, 2017

Have you noticed your child showing signs of stress? Given that over half of schools across the UK recently reported an increase in kids feeling more anxious, stress is becoming a more common childhood experience than ever before. With endless pressure to pass exams and achieve – on top of the usual hormone battles – the mix […]

Is your child shy or sensitive?

March 27th, 2017

Is it true that children these days are more confident than we ever were? In some cases, yes. However, the truth is that many children are not as outgoing as we think they are. In fact, many shy or introverted children would rather disappear in a classroom than take centre stage! Is this your child? Introverted […]

Exam Countdown Starts Now

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 […]

How to get your de-motivated child back on track

February 27th, 2017

Another slammed door. Another homework battle. Could your child be de-motivated? Here are some of the tell-tale signs: They avoid asking for help They get angry and frustrated easily They refuse to do homework They say they are useless or hate school As a parent, it’s so hard to face up to this as it’s not how it’s […]

Could school cuts cost your child’s education?

February 6th, 2017

Education is facing a financial crisis. With the government shake-up of funding announced recently, could Manchester and Cheshire schools be affected? Local headteachers say yes! You might have seen alarming reports about the prospect of a four-day school week as heads consider ways to balance the budget. Whether this comes to fruition remains to be seen. What is […]

Is your child too self-critical?

January 26th, 2017

Has your child ever said, ‘I’m rubbish,‘ ‘I’m such an idiot,‘ or ‘I’m useless’? Sadly, it’s far too common – and can be so upsetting to hear. What’s causing this confidence dip? And what can you do about it? Teenagers are bombarded by media images promoting perfection and the important of success. Meanwhile at school, the endless drive […]

When should you start summer exam revision?

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 […]