Predicted grades influence references, confidence and, for some courses, opportunities. The good news is that with a focused sprint, your teen can still shift predictions before the deadline. Here’s a...

Parents often judge progress solely by grades. But academic growth isn’t always visible in marks — at least not right away.

Why grades can mislead

• Some tests are harder than others, making scores ...

Work ethic isn’t inherited. It’s built — step by step.

Why work ethic matters more than raw talent

Exams reward consistency, not just intelligence. A teen who works steadily will often outperform a ...

Parents often focus on the numbers — the grades, the percentages, the predicted scores. But while grades matter, there’s something far more powerful that shapes your teen’s academic future: grit.

Why...

Feedback can feel discouraging — both for parents reading it and for teens receiving it. But when used properly, feedback is one of the most powerful tools to accelerate progress.

Why feedback is oft...

Behind every high-achieving student lies a set of small, consistent habits. These aren’t about perfection or working endlessly, but about smart daily choices that add up to long-term success.

Why Hab...

Goal-setting is a skill many teens struggle with. They may want good grades, but without a clear plan, those goals often fade. Parents can play a crucial role in guiding their teens to set realistic, ...

In A-Level study, how you start the year often predicts how you’ll finish. The momentum built in September can carry students through the toughest months ahead, while a slow or disorganised start can ...

Every September, students start strong with good intentions. By October, many of those routines have slipped. The challenge is not starting routines, but sustaining them throughout the academic year.

The start of the school year is more than just buying new stationery or adjusting to early mornings. For A-Level students, September sets the tone for everything that follows. Parents who help their t...

“She got an A.” “He’s already revised the whole syllabus.” “They never seem to struggle like I do.”

Sound familiar?

Academic comparison is everywhere — online, in classrooms, even in family conversa...

Everyone makes mistakes — but not every student knows how to learn from them.

Some teens shut down when they get things wrong. Others spiral into self-criticism or denial. But with the right support,...

When exam results come in lower than expected, your teen may feel crushed. They might cry, shut down, or shrug it off — pretending it doesn’t matter. But inside, they may be feeling confused, ashamed,...

Academic setbacks are hard. For teens, they can feel like the end of the world. For parents, it can be difficult to know how much to push, when to hold back, and what to say that actually helps.

Resi...

A disappointing set of A-Level results can feel like the end of the road — but for many students, it’s actually the beginning of a smarter, more strategic chapter.

UCAS Clearing isn’t failure. It’s a...

When it comes to revision, most parents focus on study hours, not sleep hours.

But here’s the science-backed truth: your teen’s memory, focus, and exam performance are directly linked to how well the...

Most teens don’t struggle because they’re lazy. They struggle because they’ve never been taught how to plan.

Between school demands, extracurriculars, and screen time, many students bounce between ex...

You want your teen to succeed. So you nudge, remind, and maybe offer a few well-intended incentives. But what if they only study for the rewards? Or worse — not at all?

Welcome to the challenge of mo...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

   “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...

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...