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How Can I Help My Teenager When They’re Upset?
When it’s clear your teenager is having a tough time, it can be difficult to…
How to make a revision plan
How to create a revision plan you can stick to!
Appeal Process 2021 – The pros and cons of appealing
Schools were given a clear directive this year that they need to tell students “where…
The Benefits of Mind Mapping for students
Mind Mapping is a technique that allows you to organize your thoughts and information in…
How to stay on top of GCSEs over the summer
It’s a tough year. For both of you. If you’re dreading your child starting Y11…
Algorithms and exam grades; should you be worried?
After 2020’s grading fiasco, ‘algorithm’ has become a bit of a dirty word in education.…
Getting the most out of parents’ evening
It’s a bit like Supermarket Sweep – you’ve only got 5 minutes to cram as…
Everything you need to know about the GCSE Toolkit
The GCSE Toolkit is exactly what it sounds like. A collection of tools and resources…
GCSE Survival Guide for Parents
We as parents don’t like to feel helpless, and it makes us feel like that…
The recipe for GCSE success
There are two vital ingredients to success at GCSE. The ‘Why’ and the ‘How’. Here’s…
Exams (but not exams) in 2021; why Gavin, why?
The proposed alternative to ‘exams’ this year is seriously problematic. Here’s why. First let me…
Schools are in crisis: here’s why
There should be no doubt that schools are doing their absolute best under incredibly difficult…
Sunetra Sarker on GCSEs
Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazingly lovely Sunetra Sarker (Star…
4 Studying Tips to Survive Homeschooling
How’s your children’s homeschooling going so far? may not be easy for first-timers but we…
7 sanity saving tips for homeschooling your teenager
Social media is already flooded with memes about suddenly waking up to find out you’re…
GCSEs + school closures = Don’t panic!
Practical advice in the event of a school closure or quarantine.
Why won’t my child revise??
How many times have you put off something for aaaaaages, because it feels like it’ll…
Why disappointing mock grades aren’t the end of the world.
It’s ‘mocks’ season for most students right now. As a general rule, student won’t be…
Where do target grades come from??
So, following our post about the new 9-1 grading system, one of our members asked…
How to Google like a pro
Learn how to Google like a pro to up your revision game.
What the heck are the new 9-1 GCSE grades about?
Don’t really understand the new grading system for GCSE? You’re not the only one! Here’s…
3 things you can do when your child is feeling overwhelmed and anxious about Y11.
Year 11 can be very stressful. It’s tough to know how best to help as…
When should my child start revising for GCSEs?
The simple answer? Now. Here’s why.
There’s no cure for being a teenager
…but they will grow out of it (eventually). Here’s why.
It’s not too late! 2 powerful things you can still do to improve your child’s GCSE grades.
It’s crunch time. Exams are almost here, and your child doesn’t feel ready. Here’s what…