Students – Where to revise?
Head of Training, Sander de Groot, shares some ideas on where to study and revise; Your bedroom – For many of you, this will be the easiest and most convenient place to revise. It can also easily fit your schedule, as well as have all your study materials at hand. Its comfort can be a mixed blessing if you take
Parents: 5 tips to help your child focus
Many parents tell me that their child finds it difficult to focus in lessons. If this rings true for you, then I hope that this article will help. Attention span, or the ability to stay focused on a task while avoiding distractions, is a crucial skill. Your child's lack of focus at school can impact their potential to learn and
The Challenge of transition
An essential thing every student should do to ensure a successful transition between key stages is to set achievable goals. Goal setting for transition is vital because it will help each student to identify areas where they need to develop their skills and knowledge. This will help them gain the most from their transitioning experience. Workshop: The Lighthouse (previously The Challenge) has been
Enhancing focused attention
If there is one skill both parents and teachers would like their children to develop, it would be the ability to focus effectively and pay attention to the task in hand. As an experienced teacher and trainer, I am still surprised when I see a student begin to talk to or distract their classmate exactly at the time when crucial instructions
10 exam tips for parents
Exam tips for parents Know your child’s exam schedule - Put a copy of the exam timetable on the family notice board or fridge. Make sure you are aware when your son or daughter has to be in school or college for each exam. Ensure your child is present for each paper - It sounds crazy, but with both parents working in
Parents and children working together
Children’s University – Parents and children working together Across November and December, I had the pleasure of working with the Children’s University. I had been invited to support Essex Children’s University with their University visits and taster sessions. These were weekend events for both parents and children, aimed at giving families a taste of University life and classes. I delivered our Power
C/D intervention focus days
With schools across the country analysing data from mock examinations and student performance charts, many have now identified their ‘C/D Borderline’ cohorts. Last year our C/D Intervention Group Focus Days made a huge impact in schools during the build up to the GCSE examinations. These engaging and thought-provoking days combine effective study skills, motivation techniques and goal setting tools. We aim to share with students
Helping your child cope with exam stress
Students are under a lot of pressure to succeed in exams and sometimes this can feel a little overwhelming thus resulting in exam stress. Many students thrive under pressure. It can motivate them and help them to perform at their best. Others may feel the opposite and struggle with pressure, feeling as though they are unable to manage. Pressure becomes
Procrastination – time for a change
“What are you doing playing video games all night? I’m sure you’ve probably got lots of studying to do. Revision, sorting out those notes, practice writing that essay?” “Yeah Mum, just playing Xbox for a while. I’ll do it in a bit.” I'm sure those lines are being heard in many households at the moment. It is a fact of human