[16] How to successfully transition to university level study with Rachael Lamb

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In this episode of The School Success Formula I interview Rachael Lamb about how students can make a smooth and stress-free transition from college to University. In this episode, we dispel some of the myths about starting university, and cover the key differences between A level and degree level study and the three essential elements […]

[15]How to use the senses for deeper learning and better memory with Joanna Grace

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In this episode of The School Success Formula, I am talking to Joanna Grace about how to use the senses for deeper learning and better memory. Joanna Grace is an international sensory engagement and inclusion specialist, trainer, author and founder of The Sensory Projects. Consistently rated as Outstanding by Ofsted she taught in mainstream and […]

[14] Does your child need a private tutor with Adam Muckle

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Have you ever considered employing a subject tutor for your child? In this episode of The School Success Formula I discuss the whole business of private tutoring with Adam Muckle, the president of The Tutors’ Association. Primarily we focus on the question, ‘Does your child need a private tutor?’ but we cover many other aspects […]

[13] How to support your teenager at the start of the school year

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We’re still very early in the academic year so I thought that now would be a good time to share some ideas about how to support your teenager to make sure that they’re getting off to a good start. If you help them to lay good foundations for academic work now the effects will last […]

How to persuade your mum or dad that The Exam Success Formula is right for you

Maybe you’ve been following my blogs for a while and you’re signed up to my email newsletter. Maybe you hand around my Facebook page or Twitter account hungrily clicking on my tweets to get more inspiration and how-to advice to move you forwards with your exams. And, maybe you’ve been checking out the information page […]

How to persuade your child that The Exam Success Formula is right for them

You may have been checking out the information page about my course for parents and students, The Exam Success Formula, and wondering whether you should sign yourself and your child up for it. You may even have broached the subject with your son or daughter. If you’ve met with some resistance from them, in this […]

[12] How to nurture grit in your teen with Caren Baruch-Feldman

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In this episode of The School Success Formula I interview Caren Baruch-Feldman, a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist from Scarsdale, New York. We talk about her book, The Grit Guide for Teens, and discuss how parents can help their teens to develop a grittier attitude in all areas of their lives. What we cover in […]

14 reasons to sign up for The Exam Success Formula

We’re getting to the serious part of the academic year now and people are starting to take exams very, very seriously. If you’re wondering how to increase your child’s sense of purpose, self-discipline and determination you should consider signing up for my study skills course for parents and students, The Exam Success Formula. It’s designed […]

[11] Successfully stepping up to the sixth form with Martin Griffin

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In this episode of The School Success Formula I interview Martin Griffin, a former Head of Sixth form with twenty years of teaching experience and co-author of The A-Level Mindset about how students can successfully make the notoriously tricky transition from GCSE studies to studying for their A Levels.     What we cover in […]

[10] The Ultimate Guide to the Academic Year: What Parents Should Expect When and Why

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When you’re supporting your child to achieve their full potential at school it’s really helpful to understand the shape and dynamics of the academic year. It’s really all about long-term time-management – knowing what they should be doing and focusing on in each season of the school year. In this episode of The School Success […]