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Written specifically for parents, read the latest on all topics relating to study and exam revision - from revision to homework


Countdown to exams
What parents can do to help their teens in the countdown to exams

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave
9 effective tips on how to help your teen make the most out of study leave

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Spring term checklist for parents
What parents need to know to help their teens get the best out of the spring term

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Help your teen manage exam nerves
An overview for parents on how to help their teen manage exam nerves, and how to get help if it's needed

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Options at 16 - The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
An introduction to EPQs: what they are, how they're assessed, the qualification achieved and how they support university applications

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


The Parents' Guide to making study easier
9 ideas to help make study and revision easier

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


How your child can develop skills online - 6 ways to broaden their interests and stand out in interviews
Teens who develop skills stand out in job, university, college, sixth form, training and internship applications.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


Sixth form essentials - practical items for effective study
Practical items essential to effective sixth form study, so your teen can focus on ways of working, not whether they're missing the right equipment.

The Parents’ Guide To
6 min read


Get your teen ready to go back to school
Top tips for going back to school. Over the holidays, routines slip: bedtimes, mealtimes and what teens wear all change. Help them get back into good habits before term starts.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


How to create a homework timetable
How to create a homework timetable, and why getting it right improves your teen's quality of life and chances of success.

The Parents’ Guide To
5 min read


Going back to school - get your teen on the right track in the new academic year
Time to check your teen has everything they need to start the new academic year on the right foot: how they feel, what they'll wear, equipment and mindset.

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


Online tutoring for your child: the benefits, the issues, and choosing an online tutor
A tutor's guide to online tutoring: the benefits, the potential issues, and practical tips for choosing the right tutor for your child.

The Parents’ Guide To
7 min read


The A-Z of revision
Revision is more than sitting at a desk. Play the A-Z of revision with your teen to help them build a system that works, and look after their wellbeing too.

The Parents’ Guide To
3 min read


How to help your teenager choose their GCSE options
Choosing GCSE options is one of your child's first big decisions. Here's a teacher's guide to helping them research, rank and choose well.

The Parents’ Guide To
4 min read


The Parents' Guide to making study interesting
There are lots of different ways to study and revise. Here are some techniques to help your teen find a style that keeps them interested.

The Parents’ Guide To
1 min read
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