Revision & exam guides

Practical, evidence-backed articles on revision technique, exam preparation, and supporting children through exam season — for students and parents.

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Students & parents 7 min read

How to Revise Effectively: The Two Techniques That Actually Work

Most students revise the wrong way. Here are the two evidence-backed techniques — retrieval practice and spaced practice — that beat re-reading and highlighting.

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Students 6 min read

Building a GCSE Revision Routine That Actually Sticks

Most revision routines fall apart within a fortnight. The ones that work are simpler than you'd expect — here's how to build one that survives real life.

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Parents 9 min read

Supporting Revision at Home: The Routines That Actually Help

What parents can actually control during exam season — the household routines, the conversations, and the small daily choices that move marks.

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Parents 8 min read

Recognising Exam Stress in Children: What's Normal and What Isn't

The multi-day, multi-week threshold that distinguishes normal nerves from concerning anxiety — and what to do about each.

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Students & parents 5 min read

Looking After Yourself During Exam Season: Sleep, Food, and Exercise

Cutting sleep, food, and exercise to make more revision time is one of the most common mistakes. Here's what the research actually says.

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