How to make revision posters and mind maps to boost your grades

This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Creating revision posters and mind maps are a excellent way to help boost your grades. Posters and mind maps are great for: Checking what you know Linking ideas together Showing things in a visual format In this video I’m going to show you how to make revision […]

[37] Consistency: the key to excellent exam results

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People often ask me what is ‘the one thing’ that it takes to achieve excellent exam results. In the past I’ve offered up answers such as: Determination Hard work Doing past papers But, actually all these things just help people to do the true ‘one thing’ that it takes to get amazing grades. What is […]

How to create revision flashcards that boost your memory

This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Flashcards are a fantastic way to break your revision of content heavy subjects up into bite sized chunks and to test yourself on your knowledge. In this video I’m going to show you: How to make flashcards from index cards  All the ways you can use flashcards […]

[36] What no-one’s telling you about what GCSE and A Level examiners are really looking for

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Today, I want to let you into a great, big, fat secret that your child’s teachers and their exam boards have been keeping from them. In fact, your own teachers and exam boards almost certainly kept it from you. I only found out this secret in the last few months from the little clues they […]

How to use colour in your revision notes to improve your learning

This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Revision notes are a great way to condense and record your knowledge and understanding when you’re revising. In this video I’m going to show you how to make effective revision notes. If you’re a parent make sure you share this video with your child as it’s really […]

[35] SPD: Dealing with heightened senses and Sensory Processing Disorder with Becky Lyddon

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When we’re nervous we tend to fiddle – we want to be aware of our bodies to keep ourselves alert. For those who suffer from Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), senses are even more heightened so sufferers find alternative ways to calm and process their senses. SPD comes in many forms, including distorted hearing, sight and […]

Celebrating one year of The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take

I’m so excited that my book, The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take is one year old today! I can’t believe it. To celebrate I’ve had this video made to share some of the lovely things that people have said about the book and showcase how the book can help you, […]

[34] “How can I help my child revise?”

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As exam season looms ever closer you might be wondering how you can help your children to revise. Today, I’m going to highlight the five key areas in which you can offer your support with your child’s revision. “How can I help my child revise?” Motivation Motivation is key to successful revision. Your child needs […]

[33] Make your children love science through ‘wow’ moments with Dr Matt Pritchard

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Our guest today is Dr Matt Pritchard. He is a science magician and Curator of Wonder. His amazing performances both inspire and inform. Matt loves being creative and is passionate about simplifying the complex. As an independent science communicator he performs to over 50,000 people a year and works with organisations like The Royal Institution, […]

[32] Helping your child to choose their A levels

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If your child is currently going through the process of choosing their A Level subjects they might be agonising over the different options. They want to keep their options open and do what they enjoy at the same time. In this week’s episode of The School Success Formula I’m going to give you some pointers […]