EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 15 MIN
#45 - Struggling to Support Your Child During Exams? A Practical Guide to Revision Season
from Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr Anna York-Weaving
Have you ever felt unsure how to support your child during exam revision season, despite wanting to help them succeed?Because more often than not, the challenge is not your child’s ability, but the lack of a clear system for how to revise effectively.Revision season can be a stressful time not just for students, but for parents too. It can feel like you are constantly trying to motivate, guide and support, without always knowing what actually works. In this episode, I walk you through practical strategies to help your child approach revision with more structure, focus and confidence.🎙️ In this episode, I discuss:✅ Why studying is a skill that needs to be taught, not something students automatically know how to do✅ How to create a realistic and effective daily revision structure using focused study blocks✅ Why routine, rest and sleep are important for memory, focus and performance✅ How to build a clear revision plan to reduce stress and avoid decision fatigue✅ Practical ways to support your child with phone use and minimise distractions during revisionWhether your child is preparing for GCSEs, A Levels or internal mock exams, this episode will give you the tools to support them more effectively during one of the most demanding periods of the academic year.🔗 Links & Resources📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/👉 Looking for more structured support during revision season?Explore my Exam Revision Accelerator designed to help students build focus, structure and effective revision habits:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/exam-revision-accelerator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Have you ever felt unsure how to support your child during exam revision season, despite wanting to help them succeed?Because more often than not, the challenge is not your child’s ability, but the lack of a clear system for how to revise effectively.Revision season can be a stressful time not just for students, but for parents too. It can feel like you are constantly trying to motivate, guide and support, without always knowing what actually works. In this episode, I walk you through practical strategies to help your child approach revision with more structure, focus and confidence.🎙️ In this episode, I discuss:✅ Why studying is a skill that needs to be taught, not something students automatically know how to do✅ How to create a realistic and effective daily revision structure using focused study blocks✅ Why routine, rest and sleep are important for memory, focus and performance✅ How to build a clear revision plan to reduce stress and avoid decision fatigue✅ Practical ways to support your child with phone use and minimise distractions during revisionWhether your child is preparing for GCSEs, A Levels or internal mock exams, this episode will give you the tools to support them more effectively during one of the most demanding periods of the academic year.🔗 Links & Resources📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/👉 Looking for more structured support during revision season?Explore my Exam Revision Accelerator designed to help students build focus, structure and effective revision habits:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/exam-revision-accelerator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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