All Episodes

S3 Ep30: On Preparing for the GCSE Journey

S3 Ep29: On what happens after GCSEs

S3 Ep28: On good advice during the exam period

S3 Ep27: On apprenticeships as an alternative to university- "Get The Jump"

S3 Ep26: On common questions in the run up to exams

S3 Ep25: On revision techniques that work with Kate Jones

S3 Ep24: On finding a sense of normality – when things are anything but

S3 Ep23: On supporting anxious and overworking teens with Dr Dominique Thompson

S3 Ep22: On creating a revision revolution at home with Helen Howell

S3 Ep21: On getting started with a plan

S3 Ep20: On how teens view time and preparation

S3 Ep19: On encouraging self-sufficiency in our teens

S3 Ep18: On Advance Information and the impact on GCSE and A Level revision

S3 Ep17: On nutrition and the impact on revision and exam performance

S3 Ep16: On making changes that stick with Shahroo Izadi

S3 Ep15: On creating a productive parent-child relationship

S3 Ep14: On trying not to be that overbearing parent

S3 Ep13: On being more effective in supporting a studying teen

S3 Ep12: On target grades and school reports with David Didau

S3 Ep11: On wanting to do well but struggling with motivation

S3 Ep10: On approval, self worth and learning from our experiences with Sanjeev Bhaskar

S3 Ep9: On successful habits and study skills

S3 Ep8: On boarding school

S3 Ep7: On co-parenting and blended families

S3 Ep6: On busy home lives, structure and handling teens with very different approaches

S3 Ep5: On Sixth Form college and further education choices - with Gill Walmsley

S3 Ep4: On procrastination, half term and Covid impacts

S3 Ep3: On A Levels in 2022, supporting a child with ADHD and the importance of other parents to talk with.

S3 Ep2: Parent perspective: On focus, the gap to GCSEs and helping without interfering

S3 Ep1: Parent perspective - Forming good habits in the absence of drive

S2 Ep42: Pens Down: Answering questions on exams, revision and wellbeing in teens

S2 Ep41: Growing Motivated: How we can develop and encourage motivation in our teens

S2 Ep40: Note Bene: Distilling and organising notes and ideas for effective studying

S2 Ep39: At Home With MARGE: Exploring Shimamura's approach to learning

S2 Ep38: The Balancing Act: Student stress and future progression in the 2021 exam series.

S2 Ep37: Project Revision: Project Management skills to help you help your teen

S2 Ep36: Constant Challenge: Striving for consistency in teacher assessed grades

S2 Ep35: Burden Of Proof: Evidence in teacher assessed grades

S2 Ep34: We've Got Chemistry: GCSE study tips and advice

S2 Ep33: Exam Conditions: Consistency and quality assurance in 2021 exams

S2 Ep32: Self Directed Destination: The importance of self-regulating independent learners

S2 Ep31: At Home With Learning: A look at alternative education provision

S2 Ep30: With A Flourish: Looking a success beyond grades.

S2 Ep29: Mind The Gap: The problems inherent in 'catching-up'

S2 Ep28: End Of Year Report: A reflection on 12 months of the podcast.

S2 Ep27: Making The Grade: Determining GCSE and A Level results in 2021

S2 Ep26: Light Touch: The importance of light on development and wellbeing in teens.

S2 Ep25: No Hablo Teen: Tips and ideas for learning a language at GCSE

S2 Ep24: It's Behind You: The importance of reflection and communication

S2 Ep23: Out Of Style: Exploring the 'Learning Style' neuromyth and when to bust it

S2 Ep22: Correcting feedback: Providing supportive direction to teens

S2 Ep21: Going the distance: Making the most of remote learning.

S2 Ep20: The Exam Question: The impact of cancelled exams and learning

S2 Ep19: Remote chance: Digital learning and learning digital with our teens

S2 Ep18: Taught parenting: The role parents can and do play in teaching teens

S2 Ep17: The Learning Parent: Applying principles of retrieval practice at home

S2 Ep16: Reaching your STEPS: Coaching, motivation and goal setting.

S2 Ep15: Revising revision: Reframing the idea of exam preparation from short fix to long term

S2 Ep14: Making Maths Count: Overcoming barriers to master Maths GCSE

S2 Ep13: Taking Stock of the Mock: What dry run exams are - and are not - good for.

S2 Ep12: Revising Boys: A look at why it is [typically] difficult to get boys to study

S2 Ep11: The Study Trinity: Fostering great relationships between teachers, parents, and students

S2 Ep10: English Proper: The importance of revising for English GCSEs

S2 Ep9: Testing Times: Retrieval Practice and its role as a valid study technique

S2 Ep8: Challenging behaviour: Adopting good habits in teens

S2 Ep7: Take a breath: Mindfulness and mental wellbeing in teens

S2 Ep6: Catching up: a look at how best to face into 2021 exams

S2 Ep5: One size won't fit all: Autism and SEN in studying.

S2 Ep4: Motivation in teens: how to get it and how to keep it.

S2 Ep3: Hit the ground running or ease in gently: Managing study in uncertain times.

S2 Ep2: Well-being in students: External pressure and internal coping.

S2 Ep1: Back to school: Is it all doom and gloom for the class of 2021?

S1 Ep17: "In It Together": Introducing the students in our 2021 GCSE study programme

S1 Ep16: "Take A Leap": The importance of risk taking and autonomy in teens

S1 Ep15: "Hold The Line": The importance of structure and habits in raising teens

S1 Ep14: "Invested Parenting": Why 'teaching' isn't your job but 'supporting' is.

S1 Ep13: "Planning to succeed": Managing studying and revising at home

S1 Ep12: "The path less trodden": Embracing change for a love of learning.

S1 Ep11: "Big Goals, Small Steps": why goal setting, confidence and encouragement are so important in young people’s development

S1 Ep10: “The Power of Now”: helping our young people flourish by finding the feel good factor

S1 Ep9: "Safety Net": Appreciating the role of digital in our teens' lives

S1 Ep8: “We're all in the same boat": homeschooling teenagers, with their parents

S1 Ep7: “And off to bed": The importance of a good night’s sleep to teenagers

S1 Ep6: “The Power of Yet": How Praise and Growth Mindset Affect Learning

S1 Ep5: "Positive parenting": How coaching can get the best out of your children.

S1 Ep4: "Bouncing Back": Resilience and Young People

S1 Ep3: "Fuel to perform": What you eat matters to get the most out of studying

S1 Ep2: "Can't Just Rock Up": Teenagers, Exams and Revising

S1 Ep1: "Life is wiggly": Anxiety and Perfectionism in students

S1: The Revision Report Trailer