Christmas is a time for family, and is often a welcome break from the pressures of work and study. However, there is the question of whether or not school age pupils should continue to study over the Christmas holidays, or …
We all know that horrible feeling of panic, when your stomach ties itself into knots and your heart starts to race. Feeling stressed when you’re preparing for exams (or helping your child prepare for their exams) is a fact of …
We all want our children to achieve everything that they are capable of and to have every opportunity to continue their academic careers past the leaving school age, should they wish. But with colleges and universities cracking down on the …
Boosting brain power just before exams or revisions sessions doesn’t just mean offering a plentiful supply of water or poached salmon, there are plenty of other ways that parents can help promote better health, concentration and keep their children away …
Teaching your child study skills can reap real rewards as they pass through their educational journey, but how young is too young to start teaching your child how to master this vital skill? Many parents worry that the modern strains …
Let’s face it, revising for your GSCEs can be pretty boring. Spending all day flicking through textbooks with a pen in your hand might be your idea of hell, but there are far better ways of revising for your GCSEs …
Helping your child prepare for important exams isn’t just about nagging them to step away from their games consoles or buying as many study guides as you possibly can. Helping them to get organised makes the task of revision far …
Every parent dreads receiving a letter from their child’s school, especially when it concerns late coursework. Coursework usually counts towards your child’s overall grade in that particular subject, so late or none submission can seriously harm their overall grade for …
The glorious summer days are getting very slightly shorter, there’s a hint of cooler days in the air, and you may even have seen an amber coloured leaf blowing across the ground. All of this can mean only one thing; …
The summer holidays are almost here and it’s time for children to relax and enjoy the sun. But if your child is set to start year six next term and is hoping to secure a place at a grammar school, …