Essential Guide for Parents

Revision Planning Guide for Parents

Help your child create an effective revision timetable, balance subjects, and achieve exam success with proven planning strategies.

12-page comprehensive guide
Sample timetables & templates
Active recall techniques
Progress tracking methods
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Revision Planning Guide

What You'll Learn

Everything you need to create an effective revision plan

Assessment & Planning

Subject audits, goal setting, and time calculation strategies

Create Timetables

6-8 week plans, subject balancing, and sample schedules

Study Techniques

Active recall, spaced repetition, and effective practice methods

Wellbeing Balance

Sleep, nutrition, breaks, and preventing burnout

Inside the Guide

8 comprehensive sections covering everything

01

Getting Started: Assessment & Planning

Conduct subject audits, identify strengths/weaknesses, set SMART goals

  • Subject audit checklist
  • RAG rating system
  • SMART goal templates
02

Creating the Timetable

6-8 week planning, time allocation strategies, sample timetables

  • Complete sample weekly timetable
  • Subject prioritization guide
  • Time allocation formulas
03

Structuring Study Sessions

60-minute blocks, active recall techniques, effective practice methods

  • 60-minute session structure
  • Active recall techniques
  • The 80/20 rule explained
04

Balancing Revision with Wellbeing

Break schedules, sleep hygiene, nutrition tips, burnout prevention

  • Optimal break schedule
  • Sleep & nutrition guide
  • Burnout warning signs
05

Tracking Progress & Adjusting

Weekly reviews, progress tracking methods, timetable adjustments

  • Progress tracking templates
  • Weekly review checklist
  • When to adjust plans
06

Final Weeks: Exam Mode

2-week countdown strategies, past paper intensive, final preparations

  • Final 2 weeks plan
  • Past paper schedule
  • Last week checklist
07

Your Role as a Parent

What you can do, what to avoid, when to seek professional help

  • Parent support strategies
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • When to get help
08

Quick Reference Checklist

12-point essential checklist and key takeaways summary

  • Complete 12-point checklist
  • Key takeaways summary
  • Quick reference guide

Sample Timetable Preview

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Week 4 of 8 - Sample Revision Timetable

Balanced approach covering all subjects with built-in rest days

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
9:00-10:30 Maths Algebra Physics Forces Maths Geometry Chemistry Organic Maths Past Paper Physics Electricity Rest Day
10:45-12:15 Physics Energy Biology Cells Chemistry Rates Biology Genetics Physics Waves Chemistry Acids Family Time
12:15-1:30 LUNCH BREAK
1:30-3:00 Chemistry Bonding Maths Statistics Biology Ecology Maths Calculus Biology Past Paper Maths Review Outdoor Activity

Note: The full guide includes complete weekly timetables, subject allocation formulas, and customizable templates for your child's specific needs.

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Revision Planning Guide

A Complete Guide for Parents Supporting GCSE & A-Level Students

Why This Guide?

Effective revision planning is the foundation of exam success. This guide will help you support your child in creating a realistic, sustainable revision timetable that covers all subjects while maintaining their wellbeing. Whether your child is preparing for GCSEs or A-Levels, these strategies will help them stay organized and confident.

1. Getting Started: Assessment & Planning

Step 1: Conduct a Subject Audit

Before creating a timetable, help your child assess their current position:

  • List all exam subjects with exam dates and times
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses in each subject
  • Note topics needing most attention (use past mock results)
  • Calculate available time until first exam

Pro Tip

Use a RAG (Red, Amber, Green) rating system for each topic. Red = needs urgent work, Amber = needs practice, Green = confident. Prioritize red and amber topics in the timetable.

Step 2: Set Realistic Goals

Work with your child to set SMART goals for each subject:

  • Specific: "Master quadratic equations" not "do better at maths"
  • Measurable: "Complete 5 past papers" not "practice more"
  • Achievable: 2-3 hours daily, not 8 hours immediately
  • Relevant: Focus on topics that appear frequently in exams
  • Time-bound: "Finish organic chemistry by March 15th"

2. Creating the Timetable

3. Structuring Effective Study Sessions

4. Balancing Revision with Wellbeing

5. Tracking Progress & Adjusting

6. Final Weeks: Exam Mode

7. Your Role as a Parent

8. Quick Reference Checklist

Key Takeaways

  • Start 6-8 weeks before first exam
  • Use 60-minute blocks with regular breaks
  • Prioritize active recall over passive reading
  • Build in rest days and protect sleep
  • Track progress and adjust weekly
  • Focus on wellbeing as much as grades