Guides for parents and students: page 2
In-depth guides on the UK education system, qualifications, study skills and supporting your child.
Relaxing After Exams: How to Beat Post-Exam Stress
Post-exam stress is the worry, unease or anxiety some students still feel after their exams, often because their mind stays on high alert or they are …
How to improve time management in exams | 6 Tips for Success
Good exam time management starts with seeing the exam as a manageable challenge rather than a threat. Learn the paper’s format and set timings for eac…
How Your Child’s Learning Style Affects Their Learning
A child’s learning style, such as visual, auditory or kinaesthetic, shapes how engaged they feel and where they may struggle. Parents can support it b…
How to improve your child’s memory for exam success
To improve a child’s working memory for exams, use strategies that practise moving information from long-term memory into working memory. Chunk long t…
Revision break ideas to guarantee exam success
Revision breaks are essential because focused work draws on brain networks that need time to recharge. Start with around 20 minutes of study and a 5 t…
Do GCSEs Matter?
Yes, GCSEs matter. Grades affect which sixth form or college a student can attend, and universities such as Oxford, King’s College London and UCL cons…
How To Create An Effective Study Space Using Feng Shui: 10 Top Tips
To create an effective study space, give your desk as much natural light as possible, keep it tidy and place it in the Feng Shui ‘command position’, w…
Downtime During Exam Season
Downtime during exam season, meaning time spent resting, sleeping, socialising, exercising or enjoying hobbies, helps students revise more effectively…
Tackling Overwhelm During Exam Season
Students can tackle exam-season overwhelm by learning to understand their emotions rather than trying to brush them off. In Performance Learning’s cas…
What Are My GCSE Options?
Most students choose their GCSE options in Year 9, though some schools ask in Year 8. Maths, English and Science are compulsory, and Science can be ta…
IGCSE vs GCSE: 5 key differences you should know
GCSEs are the secondary qualification taken in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, usually at the end of Year 11, while IGCSEs are an international v…
9 Things You Should Know When Hiring A GCSE Maths Tutor Online In London
When hiring a GCSE maths tutor online, check nine things: qualifications, specialist expertise, reviews, track record of results, availability across …
Do I Need a GCSE Tutor?
Reformed GCSEs use 9 to 1 grades, rely mainly on final exams and include less coursework, and some students struggle to adjust. Grade 4 is a standard …