A step change in mental health – and achievement

Can your child improve their mental health at the same time as improving their grades? Yes! Today, I’m going to share two stories of student members of The Extraordinaries Club who have done just this. Improved mental health and going up two grades First, I’m going to tell you about a year 11 student. When […]

Blasé to brilliant: Nichola and her son’s year 11 story 

Is it possible to go from grades like 2s and 3s in year 10 mocks to passing all your GCSEs and getting into your chosen sixth form? Yes it is! In this post, I’m going to share with you Nichola’s story of how she and The Extraordinaries Club helped her son to succeed in his […]

A message for students about joining The Extraordinaries Club

So, your mum or dad wants you to sign-up to The Extraordinaries Club. Your instant reaction is “Nooooo! Don’t make me do yet another thing to do with school!” You’re feeling overwhelmed, over-stretched and stressed. School keeps on piling on homework, there might be coursework to do, and they keep telling you that you really should […]

[62] Why revision is like music practice or sports training

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One thing I hear repeatedly from students is that the revision techniques they have tried ‘don’t work’. When I dig a bit deeper, they’ll say something like, “I made a couple of flashcards but they didn’t help.” I then ask, “How many times did you look at them?” And they’ll say, “Oh, a couple of […]

How to get the most out of your mocks

If you or your child has mock exams coming up you’re probably wondering, to some extent, ‘What’s the point?’ In this post I’m going to share with you how you can get the most out of your mocks so that they become an important part of your preparation for the ‘real-thing’ next summer.     […]

The trouble with Year 10 boys

Do you have a year 10 boy? Or, a boy just starting year 11? If so, you may well be familiar with the sense of stress and panic that many parents feel after year 10 exam results come out. Let’s talk about why these disappointing results are so common, and what you can do to […]

“How is The Extraordinaries Club different to your book?”

If you’re considering joining The Extraordinaries Club, my online membership programme for families to help them through the exam years of GCSEs and A Levels, you might be wondering how it’s different to my book, The Ten Step Guide to Acing Every Exam You Ever Take. In this blog post I’ll explain the differences and help […]

Behind the Scenes of The Extraordinaries Club

Hopefully you’ll have heard about my membership – The Extraordinaries Club. There is plenty of information about it on my blog, but you might be wondering what the membership site actually looks like once you’re a member. Watch the video below to take a peek inside… Behind the scenes of The Extraordinaries Club When you […]

Announcing The Extraordinaries Club!

I have an incredibly exciting announcement to make: The Extraordinaries Club is now open! After years of dreaming, months of planning and weeks of getting it all ready, my brand new membership club is now open – and you can join today.   Announcing the Extraordinaries Club The Extraordinaries Club is the culmination of everything […]

How to persuade your child that The Extraordinaries Club is right for them

You may have been checking out the information page about The Extraordinaries Club, my online club for the families of year 10-13 students supporting them through the exam years with less stress and more success, and wondering whether you should sign your family up for it. You may even have broached the subject with your […]