How to stop obsessing over results day and actually get the grades

Are you worrying so much about results day that you’re paralysed into in-action and not doing any revision? In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to get out of flight mode and into fight mode so that you actually get those grades. Fight or flight? If you’re stressing over results day and […]

[47] Exam Season SOS: How to help a child who hasn’t started to revise with one week to go

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Exam season is bearing down on us. If your child hasn’t yet started to revise you need to read / listen to this because I’m going to share with you my tactics on how to make last-minute revision count. But, first, a word of warning. I do not advocate last-minute revision or cramming. It is […]

[45] How to stop social media from ruining your child’s grades

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If your child cares more about completing their Snapchat streaks than getting their revision done and making the most of their potential you’re probably tearing your hair out in despair. In this post I’m going to give you some handy tips about how to stop social media from ruining your child’s grades. How to stop […]

How to revise for exams in years 7, 8 and 9

If your child is in year 7, 8 or 9 you’re probably wondering how to encourage them to take responsibility for revision and get into good habits for the years ahead. In this post I’m going to share with you some non-scary tips to help them get started and confident straight away. How to revise […]

[43] How to use short-term motivation to get your child to revise

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When it comes to studying for exams, I find there are two kinds of students: Those who are highly self-motivated and driven to do their best, like I was back in the day Those who find it really hard to get motivated and are easily distracted, like my sister who you’ll know about if you’ve […]

[41] How to help your child achieve balance in revision season

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One of the things I hear parents ask most often is, “How can I help my child have a balanced life and also get great grades in their exams?” This is a great question because it shows real awareness amongst parents that it’s important to achieve balance for both your child’s mental and physical wellbeing. In […]

How to use post-it notes for revision

This post was sponsored by Ryman the stationers. Post-it notes can be used in lots of creative ways to really help you with your revision. In this video I’m going to show you five ways to use post-it notes to supercharge your revision. They are: Boost your memory Look, cover, say and write Test your sequencing Create […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]