Blog Posts under Revision

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The best last-minute revision strategies

by Anita Naik

Last-minute revision strategies, from focusing on what to study to knowing where to place your focus, can help more than you know. With GCSEs and A-levels due to start in just 5 weeks, here's what to do if you're looking for revision tips that work.

1. Focus on high-yield revision material:

High-y...

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Your guide to past papers: How to use them effectively

by Anita Naik

Knowing how to use past papers effectively is key to better grades. This is because GCSE and A-Level past papers are powerful studying tools and indispensable resources for revision work. Students who incorporate them into their revision not only better understand their knowledge base but also. The ...

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How to improve your child’s reading level

by Anita Naik

Last year's report from the National Literacy Trust found only 1 in 5 (20.5%) of 8 to 18-year-olds chose to read in their free time—the lowest level since 2005. With daily reading levels decreasing by 7.5%, we look at how to improve your child's reading levels.

Reading enjoyment levels have decreas...

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4 top revision tips for GCSE success

by Anita Naik

The 2025 GCSE exams will start on Monday, May 5, around seven weeks away. To help you on your way to success, here are our best revision tips.

Achieving success in GCSEs requires a combination of strategies, from consistent revision to a positive mindset. The good news is it's never too late to imp...

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How a maths and physics GCSE tutor can help your child

by Anita Naik

According to sources, the hardest GCSEs to achieve a 9 or 8 are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. These subjects often require a high level of critical thinking, complex concepts, and a broad understanding of the material to reach the top grades.

In 2024, five percent of GCSE entries for math...

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