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Creating a Study-Friendly Space at Home: Tips for Parents Jul 09, 2025

We all know that the environment affects behaviour. But when it comes to studying, most teens are expected to "just get on with it"—often at the kitchen table, on the bed, or squeezed into a shared sp...

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Bridging the Gap: A Parent’s Guide to the Post-GCSE Summer Jul 02, 2025

GCSE results are in. The textbooks have been shelved. The relief is real. But before your teen coasts into their final summer of freedom, there’s something worth thinking about:

GCSE success doesn’t ...

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How Parents Can Model Smart Study Habits at Home Jun 26, 2025

Ever heard the phrase "kids learn what they live"?

It applies to studying, too.

What your teen sees at home — your habits, your routines, even your attitude to challenge — deeply influences how they...

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Summer Study Without Stress: Finding the Right Balance for Your Teen Jun 19, 2025

Summer’s here. The books are (mostly) closed. And both teens and parents are ready to take a deep breath.

But a question often comes up around this time: “Should my teen be revising during the summer...

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The Power of Short Study Sessions: How the Pomodoro Technique Helps Teen Focus Jun 12, 2025

   “Just sit down and revise for two hours.”

It sounds simple enough — until you realise most teens don’t have the attention span (or motivation) for long, unbroken study blocks.

The result? Frustra...

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Helping Your Teen Retain More: How Spaced Repetition Improves Long-Term Learning Jun 05, 2025

Have you ever noticed your teen revising a topic one week — only to completely forget it the next? It’s frustrating, both for them and for you. But it’s not laziness. It’s how the brain works.

This c...

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Why Starting A-Level Prep in June Sets Students Up for Year 13 Success Jun 01, 2025

After the intensity of mock exams and end-of-year assessments, it’s only natural that many teens want to switch off in June. Parents, too, often assume it’s time to let things settle until September.

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5 Reasons Parents Hesitate to Invest in Exam Coaching (And Why It’s Worth Considering) May 08, 2025

As a parent, you want the very best for your teen—especially when it comes to education. But when faced with the decision to invest in a high-level exam coaching programme, it's natural to pause and w...

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Why Traditional Tutoring Fails: A Smarter Approach to A-Level Success May 01, 2025

If your teen is struggling with A-Level Chemistry, Biology, Maths, or Physics, your first instinct might be to hire a tutor. It’s what most parents do—and it seems like the logical solution.

But what...

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