Blog Posts tagged Revision

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Powerful and fast revision techniques to try now

by Anita Naik

In the stress-driven environment of revising GCSEs and A-levels, the traditional approach of extensive highlighting and repeated note-taking has proven less efficient. The good news is that academic performance at both GCSE and A-Level lies not in the time invested, but in the cognitive efficacy of ...

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Proven study techniques to try now

by Anita Naik

When it comes to studying, effective and proven study techniques are your ticket to academic and exam success. Yet, many students use methods such as note-taking, highlighting, and re-reading that don't improve retention or understanding. Using proven, research-backed techniques is key to improving ...

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A guide to GCSE mock preparation

by Anita Naik

Your GCSE mocks are one of the most important sets of exams of the year. They not only show you the academic distance from where you are now to where you need to be, but the exams also give you a clear insight into how much work you need to do before the GCSEs in May/June.

If you feel uncertain abo...

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Signs you need exam preparation help: GCSE & A-level guide

by Anita Naik

The pressure surrounding GCSEs and A-level exams has intensified in recent years, thanks to increased university competition and the return to zero coursework. As a result, many students feel uncertain about the best way to maximise marks in their exams, which is why exam preparation support from a ...

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Back to School 2025: 8 genius hacks to boost grades fast

by Anita Naik

Back-to-school for the 2025/26 academic year is imminent. If your child is heading towards GCSEs and A-Levels, here are eight genius hacks to help them get off to a good start as they head towards exams, University applications, mocks and more.

8 grade-boosting hacks: 1. The 15-Minute past paper h...Read more ›