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3 Exam Technique Mistakes GCSE and A-Level Students Commonly Make
Is your teen struggling with their exam technique for their GCSEs or A-Levels? Exam technique is a skill that can be learned and practised so that your child can get better marks and grades. In this a
How to revise GCSE English with 7 weeks to go
GCSE English can be overwhelming. Between the Literature and Language courses and the varying skills and knowledge needed for each, there's a lot to master. Theres not much time left until summer exa
“Is it too late for revision to make a difference for this year’s GCSEs and A-Levels?”
If you or your child have exams this summer (2022) you may be wondering: Is it too late for revision to make a difference for this year's GCSEs and A-Levels? The answer is no. It's never too late to
Why finding your study style is like finding your fashion sense
It's a commonly known fact that teenagers like to fit in (whilst also standing out). It's also fairly common for teenagers to feel a bit lost when it comes to their revision. These two things mean tha
Introducing Academic Coach, Yutong Zhou
Yutong Zhou, the latest Academic Coach to join our team, knows from her own experience just how much impact a coach can have on a student's life. In this weeks podcast episode, I talked with Yutong a
Lack of motivation might not be the REAL problem behind your child’s revision struggles
Does your child say that they're just not motivated to get on with their revision or do their homework? This is one of the most common problems that I hear from students. They say: I can't get motiva
GCSE German: How to Revise for Confidence and Success
GCSE German students often get overwhelmed by all the long words and seemingly confusing rules. It can feel like a daunting task to get your head around the grammar and vocabulary and be able to walk
Introducing Academic Coach, Sarah Olsen
Sarah Olsen is the latest person to join my team of Academic Coaches. Sarah has lots of expertise to share with your teen when it comes to their studies and she brings to the team her experience in he
Stop telling yourself the lie that you don’t have time to learn to study
Are you, or your teen, telling yourselves the lie that you don't have time to learn to study? This is something I hear frequently. I haven't got time to learn to study, I'm too busy studying! I'm t
A-Level Politics: What You Need to Know to Succeed
Revising A-Level politics requires a different approach to any other A-Level subject. And, this year more than ever, it's so important that A-Level politics students stay up to date with whats going