Your 4 Futures: Do this simple exercise NOW and set yourself up for exam success this summer

It’s January 2020 (at the time of writing) and there are six months until you finish your GCSE or A-Level exams. Exams are a bit like a marathon, you have to keep going at a steady pace for two years, but in the final miles, you want to pick up the pace to finish strong. […]

7 things I’d tell my younger self

It’s the season of new year’s resolutions and you may well be busy trying to pursue self-improvement goals. However, most people set themselves goals that are: a) almost impossible to fulfill (e.g. ‘get fit’. What does that even mean? How will you know when you’ve achieved it?) b) not actually terribly worth achieving anyway because […]

How to revise GCSE Science – a step by step guide

Not sure how to revise GCSE science? If so, you’re not alone. To many students, the amount of content in physics, chemistry and, particularly biology, can seem very overwhelming, and that’s before you get to answering those pesky exam questions. In this blog post I’m going to give you some top-drawer advice about how to […]

What to do when you don’t like your teacher

It’s really tough if you have a teacher that you don’t like. It can really impact the way you see the subject, how you feel about going to their lessons and, ultimately, how well you do in that subject. In this blog post, I’m going to share some advice about what to do when you […]

10 Ways to Put the Sparkle Back into Your Studies

If you’re feeling a bit bored and jaded by your studies there are lots of different ways that you can put the spark back into them so that you approach them with energy, inspiration and enthusiasm. Keep reading for my ten ideas that are sure to put the sparkle back into your studies. 10 Ways […]

Tutor vs academic coach: which does your child need?

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If you want to help your child reach their academic potential you might be wondering which support is better for them: tutor vs academic coach? Everyone knows what a private tutor is. And for many parents, a tutor is the go-to option when things aren’t going as they should at school. But, is a tutor […]

What is an academic coach?

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Do you know what an academic coach is and how one could help your child? With 25% of GCSE students using private tutors, the way that an academic coach can help with GCSE and A-Level studies is over-looked by many (most people who like my Facebook page hadn’t heard of academic coaches until they came […]

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 […]

4 ways to do the modules inside The Extraordinaries Club

You’re thinking about signing up to The Extraordinaries Club but you’re worried about how you’re going to fit doing the modules into your busy family life. Or, you’ve already signed up full, of good intentions. You plan to do the modules every week, but before you know it, life has got in the way, and […]