# Performance Learning

> Performance Learning is a UK education company, founded by Dr Tej Samani, that helps young people reach exam grades that reflect their true ability. We combine a non-cognitive diagnostic assessment (Foresight), metacognitive training and mindset coaching to tackle the root causes of underperformance: how students feel, see themselves and behave in learning.

Key facts: founded 2013 by Dr Tej Samani · based at 42 Upper Berkeley Street, London W1H 5QL · works across the UK, online and in schools · contact uk@myperformancelearning.com.
Evidence: Students using Performance Learning improved by an average of 2.4 grades against their predicted grades (Thomas et al. (2024), Mind, Brain, and Education: analysis of 940 students, 2016–18).

## Prices for parents
- Foresight Assessment: £50 per assessment; optional 30-minute live results review call £45. A 25-minute online non-cognitive assessment that shows how your child learns and what is holding them back, with one-page action plans for your child and for you, plus a 35-page in-depth report you can share with school.
- Foresight + SOAR Online Learning: £10 per month. The full Foresight assessment plus unlimited access to SOAR, our adaptive online learning platform with personalised pathways, on-demand coaching and monthly progress monitoring.
- Virtual Classroom with PL: £295. Two live, interactive 2-hour virtual masterclasses in a small group, focused on practical techniques that boost results and confidence. Includes a Foresight assessment.
- Academic Transformation with Dr Tej: Application only. Dr Tej's most intensive programme: year-round one-to-one coaching and mentoring with Dr Tej Samani, a personalised PL folder of drip-fed learning material, and access to SOAR between sessions.

## For parents and students
- [For parents](https://myperformancelearning.com/parents/): Performance Learning helps parents whose children aren't getting grades that reflect their ability. It starts with the Foresight assessment (£50), which shows what is holding your child back. You can then choose SOAR online learning (£10 a month), the Virtual Classroom with PL (£295 for two live sessions) or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani (application only).
- [Foresight Assessment](https://myperformancelearning.com/foresight-performance-learning-assessment/): The Foresight assessment is Performance Learning's 25-minute online, non-cognitive assessment of how a child learns. It looks at learning behaviours, mental health and wellbeing, and attainment factors such as recall. For £50 you receive a one-page action plan for your child, one for you and a 35-page report to share with school, with an optional £45 review call.
- [Foresight + SOAR Online Learning](https://myperformancelearning.com/soar-performance-learning-platform/): SOAR is Performance Learning's adaptive online learning platform. For £10 a month, your child gets the full Foresight assessment plus unlimited access to SOAR, which uses their results to build personalised learning pathways covering skills such as retention and recall, time management, exam stress, and sleep and energy, with on-demand coaching and monthly progress monitoring.
- [Virtual Classroom with PL](https://myperformancelearning.com/performance-learning-live/): The Virtual Classroom with PL is Performance Learning's live online group programme. For £295, your child gets a Foresight assessment plus two live, interactive 2-hour virtual masterclasses in a small group. The sessions focus on practical techniques that boost results and confidence, such as organising information, memory and recall, and revising with structure instead of cramming.
- [Academic Transformation with Dr Tej](https://myperformancelearning.com/one-to-one-coaching/): Academic Transformation with Dr Tej is Performance Learning's most intensive programme: year-round one-to-one, face-to-face coaching with founder Dr Tej Samani. It includes a personalised PL folder of learning material curated by Dr Tej, access to the SOAR online learning platform between sessions and regular progress reviews. It is available by application only.
- [Prices](https://myperformancelearning.com/pricing/): Performance Learning has four options for parents. The Foresight assessment costs £50, with an optional £45 review call. Foresight + SOAR online learning costs £10 a month. The Virtual Classroom with PL costs £295 for two live 2-hour group sessions plus Foresight. Academic Transformation, year-round one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani, is available by application only.
- [GCSE exam coaching](https://myperformancelearning.com/gcse-exam-coaching/): GCSE exam coaching from Performance Learning teaches students how to learn rather than re-teaching subject content. It covers organisation, revision technique, memory and recall, time management, exam technique and managing stress, so it helps in every GCSE subject. It starts with the 25-minute Foresight assessment (£50), followed by SOAR online learning (£10 a month), a Virtual Classroom (£295) or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani.
- [A level exam coaching](https://myperformancelearning.com/a-level-exam-coaching/): A level exam coaching from Performance Learning teaches sixth form and college students how to learn at A level: independent study, long-term memory and recall, analysis and evaluation, and managing exam stress. It does not re-teach subject content, so it helps in every subject. It starts with the £50 Foresight assessment, then SOAR (£10 a month), a £295 Virtual Classroom or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani.
- [11+ and Common Entrance](https://myperformancelearning.com/11-plus-coaching/): Performance Learning's 11 Plus coaching helps children in Years 4 to 6 build the skills beneath exam performance: organising their learning, memory and recall, time management in timed papers, exam technique and staying calm. It is not 11+ paper-practice tutoring and works alongside tutoring or school preparation. It starts with the £50 Foresight assessment, which shows how your child learns and what may be holding them back.
- [Key Stage 2 SATs](https://myperformancelearning.com/sats-support/): Performance Learning's SATs support helps Year 6 children, and younger pupils in Years 4 and 5, build the skills beneath test performance: organising and memorising information, recall, time management, exam technique and staying calm. It does not re-teach the SATs curriculum or replace school preparation. It starts with the £50 Foresight assessment, which shows how your child learns and what may be holding them back.
- [ADHD exam coaching](https://myperformancelearning.com/adhd-exam-coaching/): ADHD exam coaching from Performance Learning teaches children and teenagers with ADHD how to organise their work, focus in short bursts, remember and recall what they learn, and approach exams with confidence. It does not diagnose or treat ADHD and does not re-teach subjects. It starts with the £50 Foresight assessment, followed by SOAR online learning, a Virtual Classroom or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani.
- [Dyslexia exam coaching](https://myperformancelearning.com/dyslexia-exam-coaching/): Dyslexia exam coaching from Performance Learning helps children and teenagers with dyslexia learn and revise in ways that rely less on rereading text: structuring information visually, active recall, breaking down exam questions, managing time and rebuilding confidence. It is not a diagnosis or a specialist reading programme. It starts with the £50 Foresight assessment, then SOAR, a Virtual Classroom or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani.

## For schools, trusts and colleges
- [Schools and trusts](https://myperformancelearning.com/schools/): Performance Learning gives schools Foresight, an anonymised online pupil-voice questionnaire that profiles learning behaviours, wellbeing and attainment factors across a cohort. Staff dashboards flag which pupils need support first. SOAR then delivers personalised learn-to-learn pathways, backed by in-school coaching, revision workshops and a Level 3 Ofqual-regulated diploma for teachers. Pricing is per pupil, from £3.
- [Primary schools](https://myperformancelearning.com/primary-school/): Performance Learning helps primary schools support pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 by identifying early barriers to learning, preparing them for SATs and the 11+, and easing the move to secondary school. Foresight is a calm, child-friendly online assessment built for ages 8 and over; SOAR then gives each child a personalised pathway that builds confidence, focus and learning skills.
- [Secondary schools](https://myperformancelearning.com/secondary-school/): Performance Learning helps secondary schools raise GCSE outcomes across Years 7 to 11 by finding pupils who are underperforming because they have lost belief, not ability. Foresight assesses more than 75 dimensions of how each pupil feels, behaves and engages; SOAR builds personalised pathways; and in-school coaching and 2-hour revision workshops for Years 10 and 11 support those who need it most.
- [Independent schools](https://myperformancelearning.com/independent-schools/): Performance Learning helps independent and private schools identify gaps in pupils' skills, wellbeing and behaviour, profile school culture and accelerate exam results. At Rugby School every pupil takes part in the programme, and Eton College evaluates pupils through Performance Learning's questionnaires, giving Housemasters insight and targeted coaching for pupils who need it. Pricing is per pupil and depends on scope.
- [Multi-academy trusts](https://myperformancelearning.com/multi-academy-trusts/): Performance Learning gives multi-academy trusts one framework across every school: Foresight diagnostics that produce consistent pupil-voice data, MAT-wide dashboards with a single log-in, SOAR pathways aligned to trust targets, risk-based in-school coaching for the highest-need schools, and staff diplomas for SENCos, DSLs, Behaviour Leads and Heads of Year. Rollout follows a six-phase, term-by-term model.
- [Further education colleges](https://myperformancelearning.com/further-education/): Performance Learning helps further education colleges improve learner retention and progression. Foresight identifies learners who are emotionally disconnected before it shows in attendance or performance, SOAR builds a personalised path back to motivation and achievement, risk-based coaching supports those most at risk, and Thrive+ prepares learners for work. Dr Tej Samani's research includes a 2021 case study in UK further education.
- [School pricing](https://myperformancelearning.com/schools-pricing-options/): Performance Learning prices its school plans per pupil, in GBP excluding VAT. Standard (£3–15 per pupil) covers assessment, alert levels and individual profiles. Premium (£5–45) adds the pupil learning platform, perceptions and staff reporting. Enhanced (£15–85) adds a teacher qualification for up to three teachers and a termly support call. Your price depends on scope, so book a call for a quote.

## About, evidence and trust
- [About us](https://myperformancelearning.com/about-us/): Performance Learning is a UK education company founded in 2013 by Dr Tej Samani. It helps young people reach exam grades that reflect their true ability by combining a non-cognitive diagnostic assessment (Foresight), metacognitive training and mindset coaching. It works with parents preparing children for SATs, the 11 Plus, GCSEs and A levels, and with schools, colleges and multi-academy trusts.
- [Founder and CEO, Performance Learning](https://myperformancelearning.com/tej-samani/): Dr Tej Samani is the founder and CEO of Performance Learning, the UK exam coaching and learning assessment company he set up in 2013. He has spent more than a decade researching how pupils learn, completed doctoral research on improving exam results and assessment in schools, and has co-authored peer-reviewed papers on artificial intelligence in education. He also coaches families one to one.
- [Research](https://myperformancelearning.com/research/): Performance Learning is grounded in research on metacognition and the non-cognitive side of learning. Its founder, Dr Tej Samani, has co-authored peer-reviewed papers (2017, 2018) and a 2021 case study. A 2024 article led by Professor Michael Thomas reports that students using Performance Learning improved by an average of 2.4 grades against their predicted grades (Thomas et al., 2024, an analysis of 940 students led by Birkbeck's Centre for Educational Neuroscience).
- [Impact](https://myperformancelearning.com/impact/): Students using Performance Learning improved by an average of 2.4 grades against their predicted grades (Thomas et al., 2024, an analysis of 940 students led by Birkbeck's Centre for Educational Neuroscience). Schools including Eton College, The Appleton School and Scalby School use Performance Learning to understand their pupils' needs, and case studies include Luke, a student who went from an E to an A in Maths in just under 12 weeks.
- [Press](https://myperformancelearning.com/press/): Performance Learning and its founder, Dr Tej Samani, have been featured in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, i News, Forbes, the Financial Times, Tes and Teachwire. Coverage includes GCSE advice for parents, a long read on Topcliffe Primary School in Birmingham and technology to capture pupil voice. For media enquiries, email uk@myperformancelearning.com.
- [FAQ](https://myperformancelearning.com/faq/): Performance Learning is a UK company, founded by Dr Tej Samani in 2013, that helps students reach exam grades that reflect their true ability. Parents can book the £50 Foresight assessment, SOAR online learning at £10 a month or the £295 Virtual Classroom with PL, or apply for Academic Transformation with Dr Tej. Schools, colleges and trusts use its diagnostics and metacognition programmes.
- [Contact us](https://myperformancelearning.com/contact-us/): You can contact Performance Learning by emailing uk@myperformancelearning.com or by post at 42 Upper Berkeley Street, London, W1H 5QL. Parents, schools, primary schools and further education colleges can each book a call online with the right team, and parents can book a call about the Foresight assessment directly. Media enquiries go to the same email address.
- [Our story](https://myperformancelearning.com/our-story/): Performance Learning was founded in 2013 by Dr Tej Samani, who competed on the ATP Tour as a professional tennis player before turning to education. He spent more than a decade coaching learners the system had written off, focusing on how they feel, behave and believe. Performance Learning turned that coaching into a diagnostic and personalised learning system used across the UK.

## Guides and advice
- [Blog](https://myperformancelearning.com/blog/): 73 evidence-led guides for parents and students.
- [Dear Dr Tej](https://myperformancelearning.com/category/dear-dr-tej/): Parents ask honest questions about their child's learning, motivation and wellbeing. Dr Tej Samani, founder of Performance Learning, answers.
- [Why is my daughter underperforming in A Level Economics even though she’s totally capable?](https://myperformancelearning.com/a-level-economics-advice-exam-coaching/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that a capable A Level student who understands the content but scores poorly usually has an exam skills problem, not a knowledge or effort problem. Marks are lost through misreading questions, weak structure, poor application and unclear evaluation. Exam coaching teaches these skills, which then transfer across every A Level subject.
- [5 study habits to build in the new year that’ll supercharge your grades](https://myperformancelearning.com/study-skills-habits-gcse-a-level/): The study habits that make the biggest difference for GCSE and A Level students are writing every deadline and plan in one planner or calendar, studying in a distraction-free space, using active learning instead of rereading notes, reflecting for 10 minutes each week, and protecting wellbeing with rest, hobbies and around eight hours’ sleep a night.
- [My daughter works so hard for her GCSEs but exam anxiety is ruining everything](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-anxiety-child-panic-advice/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that exam anxiety triggers a fight-or-flight response that temporarily blocks memory retrieval, so reassurance alone rarely helps. Parents should separate preparation from performance, explain what anxiety does to the body, build calming pre-test routines, reframe blanking as temporary and challenge negative self-talk. For severe or worsening anxiety, exam coaching can help.
- [How to include GCSE revision in the Christmas holidays without overwhelming yourself](https://myperformancelearning.com/gcse-revision-christmas-holidays/): GCSE revision over the Christmas holidays should feel light and manageable, not exhausting. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes on most days rather than whole revision days, pick two or three priorities, fit sessions around holiday plans and use active methods such as self-testing and past papers. Rest is part of the process, not a reward.
- [What is academic burnout and how to deal with it](https://myperformancelearning.com/what-is-academic-burnout-and-how-to-deal-with-it/): Academic burnout is a state of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion caused by sustained pressure to do well, not simply tiredness from homework. Warning signs include constant exhaustion, lost motivation, irritability, slipping grades despite effort and physical symptoms such as headaches or poor sleep. Recovery starts with open conversation, smaller tasks, regular breaks, exercise, proper sleep and reassurance.
- [My son, 16, is scared to leave school but won’t admit it – how do I support him?](https://myperformancelearning.com/scared-to-leave-school-teenager-advice/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that a 16-year-old who avoids college or apprenticeship applications is usually afraid, not lazy. School feels safe because it is familiar. Parents should ease off the pressure, ask about feelings rather than applications, break the future into small steps, normalise uncertainty and remind their teenager that choices at 16 are rarely permanent.
- [My daughter is super bright but does the bare minimum at school – how can I motivate her?](https://myperformancelearning.com/unmotivated-child-school-advice/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that a bright child who does the bare minimum is rarely lazy. Coasting still earns a pass, and low effort can protect them from the fear of trying and falling short. Rather than nagging or bribing, parents should spark curiosity, help the child feel genuine pride, praise effort over outcomes and stay calm.
- [When do schools break up for Christmas 2025? A complete guide](https://myperformancelearning.com/when-do-schools-break-up-for-christmas/): Most schools in England break up for around two weeks at Christmas, usually finishing a few days before Christmas Day and returning a few days after New Year. Dates are not set nationally: they vary by local authority and sometimes by school, especially academies and free schools, and INSET days can shift them. Always check your council or school calendar.
- [My child refuses to go to school and I have no idea why – help!](https://myperformancelearning.com/child-refuses-to-go-to-school/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that school refusal is almost always a sign a child feels overwhelmed by something they cannot yet put into words, such as anxiety, friendship problems, falling behind or poor sleep. Parents should create pressure-free chances to talk, ask what mornings feel like, work with the school and celebrate small wins.
- [My son failed his mock exams but is refusing help – what should I do?](https://myperformancelearning.com/failed-mock-exams-gcse-a-level/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is to treat mock results as feedback, not fate, and to separate the grade from the child. A defensive teenager is often protecting themselves from shame or judgement. Invite them into the solution with gentle questions, show that support comes in many forms, celebrate small wins and keep pressure low before revisiting exam coaching.
- [Is your child refusing to go to school? Here’s what you can do](https://myperformancelearning.com/child-refusing-to-go-to-school-support-for-parents/): A child refusing to go to school is rarely being stubborn; their behaviour is a form of communication. Common causes are anxiety about not coping, bullying, feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork and poor sleep linked to screens. Parents should talk patiently, contact the school to agree small adjustments and build confidence step by step rather than enabling avoidance.
- [My child is always on their phone and I worry it’s rotting their brain](https://myperformancelearning.com/phone-addiction-child-help/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that constant phone use is a sign of habits, not a damaged brain, and attention can be rebuilt with patience and structure. Rather than banning the phone, parents should collaborate with their child, agree short phone-free focus periods, replace scrolling with positive activities, set buffer zones such as mealtimes and bedtime, and model balanced use.
- [My teen is constantly revising but keeps failing exams – what’s going wrong?](https://myperformancelearning.com/child-constantly-revising-failing-exams/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that a hard-working teen who freezes in exams is usually using revision strategies that build familiarity, not recall. Re-reading and highlighting feel productive but do not strengthen the memory pathways needed under pressure. Shorter sessions of active recall, teach-back, better flashcards and past papers, plus separating effort from strategy, help rebuild confidence.
- [Parents, listen up – this is how we’re reforming the education system to better serve your child](https://myperformancelearning.com/curriculum-review-reforming-education-system/): Performance Learning welcomes the Curriculum and Assessment Review led by Professor Becky Francis but argues it does not go far enough. Dr Tej Samani says the biggest missing skill in British education is the ability to learn itself, and that real reform means measuring mindset and motivation, nurturing skills like critical thinking and creativity, and listening to student voice.
- [My child shuts down whenever I ask about school – what can I do?](https://myperformancelearning.com/child-shuts-down-when-ask-about-school/): Dr Tej Samani’s advice is that a teenager who shuts down about school is usually struggling with how they feel, not what they can do. Parents should first make them feel safe to talk: listen before offering solutions, keep a curious tone, choose calm moments, break tasks into small goals, praise effort and prioritise wellbeing.
- [The truth about cramming revision and why all-nighters never work](https://myperformancelearning.com/cramming-revision-all-nighters-truth-never-work/): Cramming and all-nighters rarely work. Without sleep, the brain cannot consolidate what you studied into long-term memory, and stress hormones like cortisol make it harder to concentrate and recall facts, so material crammed at 2am often vanishes by 9am. Steady revision over time, seven to nine hours’ sleep, a balanced diet and exercise work better.
- [What to do when you feel overwhelmed by GCSE revision: step-by-step guide](https://myperformancelearning.com/overwhelmed-gcse-revision/): If GCSE revision feels overwhelming, pause and take 10 minutes away to reset. Break big goals into small, specific tasks, study somewhere calm and distraction-free, focus on progress rather than perfection, talk to a parent, teacher or friend, and make time to rest. If panic hits on exam day, breathe slowly and start with a question you feel confident about.
- [What to do if you fail a mock exam: a step-by-step guide](https://myperformancelearning.com/what-to-do-failed-mock-exam-gcse-a-level/): If you fail a mock exam, don’t panic: mocks are practice designed to expose gaps while there is still time to fix them. Read the feedback, look for patterns in your mistakes, ask your teacher to go through the paper, then turn it into a specific revision plan. Focus on revising smarter, not harder, and celebrate small improvements.
- [How is exam coaching different to tutoring?](https://myperformancelearning.com/tutoring-different-exam-coaching/): Tutoring focuses on explaining subject content, usually one subject at a time. Exam coaching works on the strategy, mindset and habits behind exam success across every subject, including exam technique, time management, confidence, revision planning and handling pressure. A tutor suits a child who needs clearer explanations in one subject; a coach suits a capable child who struggles across subjects.
- [How to build a revision timetable that actually works](https://myperformancelearning.com/build-revision-timetable/): A revision timetable that works is simple, flexible and realistic. Start by blocking out fixed commitments such as school, meals and clubs, then plan revision in 25 to 45-minute chunks with short breaks. Rotate subjects, prioritise tricky topics early, build in downtime and review the plan weekly, because consistency matters more than perfection.
- [How sleep, diet and exercise affect exam results](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-preparation-health-sleep-diet-exercise/): Sleep, diet and exercise directly affect how well the brain works in exams. Sleep strengthens memory of what has been revised, a balanced diet with slow-release carbohydrates and water keeps energy and concentration steady, and regular movement improves memory, focus and mood while reducing stress. Treating these habits as part of the revision plan helps students perform better.
- [The ultimate parent’s guide to GCSE coaching](https://myperformancelearning.com/gcse-coaching-parents-guide/): GCSE coaching helps students build learning strategies, study skills and exam techniques they can use across multiple subjects, while also managing stress and building confidence. Unlike tutoring, which fills gaps in subject knowledge, coaching teaches memory, time management and exam strategies and works on motivation and resilience. It suits students of all abilities.
- [The ultimate guide to building study skills that last beyond school](https://myperformancelearning.com/build-study-skills-grades-school/): Study skills boost exam results and carry into university, apprenticeships and careers. Performance Learning highlights seven: learning how to learn, time management, organisation, confidence, motivation, handling exam stress, and critical thinking and problem solving. Building them through small, consistent habits, with exam coaching for tailored guidance, helps students feel less overwhelmed and more capable.
- [How to stay motivated during mock exams – and then ace them](https://myperformancelearning.com/mock-exams-tips-motivation/): To stay motivated during mock exams, set realistic goals that focus on effort and progress, balance study with rest, and find the motivators that work for you. Treat feedback as a roadmap by turning lost marks into your next study plan, and keep perspective: mocks show where you are now, with months left to improve.
- [What are exam masterclasses – and what to expect from them](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-masterclasses-gcse-a-level-what-to-expect/): An exam masterclass is a structured, interactive group session that teaches proven exam strategies while building confidence and reducing stress. Performance Learning’s masterclasses are two-hour live sessions on Zoom led by Dr Tej Samani. They focus on technique, not subject knowledge: breaking down questions, managing time, avoiding common mistakes and building lasting motivation.
- [How coaching can help students overcome exam stress – and supercharge grades](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-stress-coaching/): Exam coaching helps students overcome exam stress by working on three areas: mindset, strategy and wellbeing. Coaches help students reframe fear of failure and focus on progress, break revision into clear, manageable steps, and build habits such as good sleep, exercise and regular breaks. Parents often receive guidance too, so preparation becomes a team effort.
- [I’m an exam coach – how to help your child focus on school in our increasingly distracted world](https://myperformancelearning.com/focus-on-school-tej-samani/): Attention, memory and motivation can be built like muscles, says Dr Tej Samani, so the answer to screens is training rather than banning. Parents can build “focus stamina” through single-tasking, make memory playful with stories and songs, break tasks into small, celebrated wins, and teach real-world skills, confidence and empathy.
- [What is exam coaching?](https://myperformancelearning.com/what-is-exam-coaching/): Exam coaching is support that supplements revision by focusing on how a student learns rather than what they learn. It teaches exam technique, study skills such as active recall and revision planning, time management and how to stay calm under pressure. Unlike tutoring, which fills subject knowledge gaps, coaching builds the mindset and habits to perform across all subjects.
- [How to prepare for your GCSEs: a teenager’s guide to success](https://myperformancelearning.com/how-to-prepare-for-gcses/): To prepare for GCSEs, start revising at the beginning of the school year with short, regular sessions. Build a realistic, flexible timetable by working back from your exam dates, use active techniques such as flashcards and past papers, keep your resources organised, protect your sleep, diet and exercise, practise under timed conditions and ask for support early.
- [The ultimate back to school guide for student success](https://myperformancelearning.com/back-to-school-guide/): To make a strong start to the school year, Performance Learning recommends setting up a tidy study space, easing back into earlier bedtimes and a predictable morning routine, and setting small, realistic goals. Students should lean on teachers, parents and friends, balance study with rest and fun, build habits early and look ahead to exam season.
- [10 exam skills every student needs to ace any test](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-skills-gcse-a-level/): The 10 exam skills that help students ace any test are active recall, spaced repetition, mind maps, the Feynman technique, focus training, time management, celebrating small wins, a positive mindset, healthy habits and reflecting after each exam. Together they cover memory, thinking, focus and mindset. Students should start with one or two and build from there.
- [What to expect on GCSE results day: a complete guide](https://myperformancelearning.com/gcse-results-day-2025/): On GCSE results day, most schools open from around 8am, so check your school’s times in advance. Bring photo ID and a charged phone, and decide how you want to open your results. If grades are lower than hoped, you can ask for a paper to be reviewed, resit exams or explore other courses and providers.
- [How exam coaching can help you after grade disappointment](https://myperformancelearning.com/exam-coaching-after-grade-disappointment-gcse-a-level/): Exam coaching can help after grade disappointment because it looks beyond subject content to how a student learns, revises and performs under pressure. A coach helps rebuild confidence, reviews exam papers to spot what went wrong, teaches better exam strategies and provides accountability. Starting soon after results day gives students months to change their approach before the next exams.
- [What to expect on A Level results day: a complete guide](https://myperformancelearning.com/a-level-results-day-guide-clearing/): On A Level results day, students can collect results from school or college, usually from 8am, while UCAS Hub confirms whether firm or insurance choices have accepted them. If grades fall short, options include a review of marking, an insurance place, Clearing, retakes, reapplying next year or alternative routes such as apprenticeships.
- [A complete guide to thriving with your increased A Level workload](https://myperformancelearning.com/a-level-workload-increased-how-to-cope/): To cope with the bigger A Level workload, students should accept that they will study fewer subjects in more depth with more independent learning, then plan revision early in short, focused sessions. Active recall, spaced repetition and good time management help, alongside sleep, exercise, asking teachers for support and keeping a balance between study and rest.
- [Results day survival guide: what to do next if you passed, failed or were borderline](https://myperformancelearning.com/results-day-pass-fail-borderline-grades-advice/): After results day, take time to breathe and reflect, then talk to family, friends and teachers. If you failed or were borderline, work out where you lost marks and build a realistic revision plan for resits. If you passed, keep the momentum going. As Dr Tej Samani says, one result is just one point in a longer journey.
- [The key school term dates every parent needs to know for the 2025–26 academic year](https://myperformancelearning.com/school-term-dates-uk-christmas-easter-summer-holidays/): UK school term dates are not set nationally, so they vary by local authority and sometimes by school. Most schools in England and Wales start in early September, have a late-October half-term, two weeks off at Christmas, a mid-February half-term and two weeks at Easter, then finish for summer in late July. Always check your council or school calendar.
- [Charity shop challenges to home cinemas – 10 budget ways to keep kids entertained in summer holidays](https://myperformancelearning.com/summer-holidays-budget-kids-entertainment/): You can keep children entertained over the summer holidays on a budget by making the most of home and free local options. Try a home cinema afternoon, free museums and nature reserves, a DIY obstacle course, themed craft days, photo scavenger hunts, cupboard baking, garden camping, YouTube tutorials, a £1 charity shop challenge and turning chores into games.
- [Keep your child learning over the school holidays: 12 fun and kid-approved activities](https://myperformancelearning.com/school-holidays-learning-study-exam-coaching/): You can keep your child learning over the school holidays without losing the rest they need by building learning into everyday fun. Reading challenges, nature walks, cooking, museum visits, board games, real-life maths and short online lessons all keep young brains active. A light routine, even 10 minutes a day, helps prevent learning loss and back-to-school stress.
- [Why your revision plan isn’t working – and 10 tips to fix it](https://myperformancelearning.com/revision-plan-guide-tips-a-level-gcse/): Most revision plans fail because they are built on hope rather than strategy. To fix yours, prioritise low-confidence topics, start with realistic 25-minute sessions, review progress weekly, swap highlighting and re-reading for active recall, plan around your energy, build in rewards, rest and support, and adjust without guilt when a session is missed.

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