The School Success Formula with Lucy Parsons

The School Success Formula with Lucy Parsons


Latest Episodes

Why mock exams are more important than ever in 2020-1
October 13, 2020

Last week the Scottish government announced that they were cancelling the country's National 5 exams, the Scottish equivalent of GCSEs, for students sitting them in the summer of 2021. They have also pushed the dates of their Higher and Advanced Higher...

How to get good at something and persevere
October 06, 2020

None of us is born knowing how to do anything, let alone being good at anything. Yes, some people pick some things up faster than others – one person might learn to read rapidly when another learns to skillfully wield a tennis racket much faster. But,

You are your habits
September 29, 2020

Is your child struggling to adopt the habits of a ‘good student'? Maybe they just don't seem to have the self-discipline or will power to pack their bag every night, write down their homework so they actually know what they're supposed to be doing or c...

How to revise for A Level English Literature: 5 Common Myths and Misconceptions
September 22, 2020

Are you confused about how to revise for A Level English Literature? After all, it's not like other subjects where you can memorise your knowledge and tick it off a list as you go. I interviewed Helen Chaplain,

Why boundaries are essential to achieve your academic best
September 15, 2020

Do you have boundaries about: How you allow yourself to be treated? What you will allow and won't allow in your life? What you are willing to do and when? Boundaries are fundamental to success, as well as self-respect. Over the last couple of weeks,

Should you join The Extraordinaries Club?
September 08, 2020

Are you considering joining The Extraordinaries Club but aren't sure whether it's the right support for you and your family? If so, you probably have questions like: What kind of results can I expect if I join The Extraordinaries Club (and how quickly?...

How to reach your academic potential post-lockdown
September 01, 2020

As we settle back into school after a long hiatus because of lockdown many students and parents are concerned about how students are going to reach their academic potential when their education has been so severely disrupted for much of 2020.

Understanding and overcoming teen trauma from school closures
August 25, 2020

As everyone heads back to school, each student is taking a different experience of lockdown and school closures with them. For some, this will have been a very happy period, spending quality time with family away from the over-stimulation of school.

Going back to school with confidence with Claire Jones
August 18, 2020

With nearly six months out of school because of the coronavirus lockdown, many students will be going back to the classroom for the first time in September. In this episode of The School Success Formula podcast I talk to children's coach,

Results day 2020: Putting this year’s GCSE and A Level results into perspective
August 09, 2020

In 2020, results day has taken on an extra layer of mystery and worry because nobody really knows how GCSE and A Level results are being awarded. Will schools have submitted mock grades, predicted grades or something in between based on classwork and a...