Parent Guides for GCSE & A-Level Success

Clear, practical guides to help you support your child at home — from building effective study routines to managing exam anxiety and boosting confidence.

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GCSE • Routine
6 min read Popular

Building a Weekly Revision Routine (Without Tears)

A simple structure for school nights + weekends, plus how to keep it realistic and sustainable.

Year 11 • Wellbeing
7 min read High impact

Exam Stress: What to Say & What Not to Say

Practical phrases and routines to reduce anxiety and build confidence at home during exam season.

GCSE • Subject
5 min read Popular

GCSE Maths: How Parents Can Help (Even If You Hate Maths)

The simplest ways to support practice, spot gaps, and keep confidence high without teaching the content.

GCSE • Exam Technique
8 min read Strategy

Revision That Works: Active Recall & Spaced Practice

What these methods mean in real life — and how parents can help students stick to proven techniques.

A-Level • Subject
6 min read New

A-Level Biology: Supporting Independent Study

How to help without hovering: planning, feedback loops, and exam-question practice for A-Level students.

KS3 • Routine
5 min read New

KS3 Foundations: The Habits That Make GCSE Easier

Small weekly routines that build confidence and good habits long before Year 10 starts.

GCSE • Wellbeing
6 min read Popular

Managing Screen Time During Revision

Practical strategies to balance phone use, social media breaks, and focused study time.

GCSE • Subject
7 min read New

Science Subjects: Creating a Home Lab Environment

Simple ways to make Biology, Chemistry, and Physics more engaging at home.

Year 11 • Wellbeing
6 min read High impact

Motivation Slumps: How to Spot and Support Them

Recognize the signs early and learn gentle strategies to rebuild momentum without pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions from parents

It depends on year group and confidence level. A good rule of thumb is consistency over long sessions: aim for short daily practice (30-45 mins), plus one longer weekend block (2-3 hours). Our guides focus on building routines that are sustainable, not exhausting.

You don't need to teach the content yourself! Your job is to provide structure: protect revision time, help them track progress, encourage exam-question practice, and check in on their wellbeing. Many of our guides include checklists you can use without knowing the subject material.

Keep routines predictable, focus on effort over outcomes, and practice calm "exam day" habits (regular sleep, healthy breakfast, travel planning). Avoid comparisons with siblings or friends. See our "Exam Stress" guide for specific phrases to use and avoid.

Yes! While some guides are level-specific, many principles (routine-building, motivation, exam stress management) apply across all ages. Use the filters to find guides tagged for your child's stage (KS3, GCSE, or A-Level).

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