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Flashcards: One of the most powerful revision tool (when used properly)
14th September 2026

Your child has their structure, they're motivated and they understand it's all about using retrieval practice to develop their long term memory. But how do they do that? In this article, we explore how flashcards are perfect for this and how to use them.
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Motivation: How to help your child stay driven this school year
7th September 2026

Having excellent revision strategies are all well and good, but what if your child just isn't motivated, it counts for nothing. So what does research say about types of motivation, and how can you help your child stay motivated to learn and revise?
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Why thinking a little harder helps you learn a lot better
31st August 2026

It might seem counterintuitive, but making your child's revision harder will actually give far better results... just not too difficult! In this article, I talk about desirable difficulties - what they are, why we want them and how we can incorporate them into effective revision.
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Why does my child forget things?
24th August 2026

The Forgetting Curve is a popular graph used to help teachers and students understand how quickly they forget things, and the ways to make sure they can remember it when it counts. So what does this mean for parents trying to support their children revise effectively?
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What is cognitive load theory?
18th August 2026

Cognitive science has become very popular in teaching and learning professional development over the last decade. Schools are discussing it with their staff and their students, but what does is it and what does it mean for parents trying to support their children in their revision?
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'I know it, I just can't remember it..."
1st August 2026

A genuine quote from a student this year, but what is the difference between knowing and remembering - and why is it important?
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Summertime, and the living is easy?
23rd July 2026

It's the Summer holidays, and everyone is excited for a break, but is this the time for Year 10 students to take their foot right off the gas? Depends what you want next year!
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