It's getting very close to exam time now, with students up and down the country hitting the books and existing in a bubble of work, work and more work. So whilst the students get down to business, this week's revision piece is for the parents!
Revising for exams is an extremely stressful and potent...
Read more ›This week, we continue our revision tips and tricks series with a look at how to control something that can potentially ruin all of your good work - exam nerves!
If you've ever seen X Factor, you'll know that even the most talented of performers can let nerves overtake their auditions. When the pre...
Read more ›One of the best ways to ensure that your exam revision is effective, efficient and manageable, both mentally and physically, is to take regular breaks - no matter how much work you think you need to get done!
The simple fact is that your brain is not able to work for a long time without a rest. If ...
Read more ›Did you know that everybody has their own learning style? We all remember and absorb facts and figures in different ways. This isn't something that's always addressed in the classroom at school: you have one teacher teaching in their way, but that may not correspond with the way in which you learn b...
Read more ›It doesn't matter how old you are or whether you're taking SATs, GCSEs or A-levels - exam stress can affect everybody. It is completely natural and understandable that you would suffer from stress: after all, there's a lot of work to be done, and your exam results can have a huge bearing on your fut...
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