Congratulations! You’ve completed your GCSEs and now you’ve got this precious period of time to rest and prepare for the next stage of your academic life. Whether you’re looking to relax, get ahead academically, or gain new experiences, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to make the most of this summer. Here are some tips on how to get started.

It can be difficult to know how to relax in between exams. You may even feel you don’t have time to relax but it’s important to look after yourself and recharge, so that you can smash those next assessments! Here are our top tips for relaxing during exam season.

Exam season has arrived! It can feel super overwhelming to know where to begin but creating a revision timetable with a clear outline of exactly what you will be focusing on in each time slot can help you get back on track. Use our template to get started!

Exam season is here and it can seem overwhelming to know where to begin when you’re faced with stacks of textbooks and class notes. This is where the Cornell Note-Taking Method comes in. You can use this note-taking method in class or it can be a valuable revision tool when you’re trying to compile and revise lots of key information.

Exams can be nerve-wracking, especially if you’ve never taken official ones before. With both A Level and GCSE students entering the exam hall for the first time this year, exam anxiety is higher than ever. Here’s what you need to know to smash those goals and put your mind at ease this exam season.

So, you want to revise like an A* student? Why not become an A* student (yes, it’s totally possible). Revision can be a bore but it doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’ve ever heard of the ‘compound effect’ you’ll know that small, consistent actions add up to BIG results. It works the same way with revision. Cramming is not the most effective method but following these steps will guarantee progress in all your subjects.

English Language is a really important subject and you’ll need to pass in order to continue on at college, sixth form or an apprenticeship. English Language teaches you important skills for life like writing reports and letters, analysis of text, speaking and listening, and understanding written communication. Here are some tips to ace your English Language exams.

English Literature can seem tedious and even pointless at times, but it teaches us a lot about history, the human condition, sociology, politics, and much more. It also encourages us to build transferrable skills like analysis, building an argument/debate, linking points, and understanding different perspectives. With all that said, sometimes it can be difficult to know where to start, so here are my top tips for getting top marks in English Literature.

The new academic year is the perfect time to set some new goals and aim to get ahead of the game. You don’t need to be poring over books day and night to improve your grades, but there are some things you can put in place to get you ahead of your peers and acing your classes!

Moving to secondary school can be daunting and you’ve probably got a lot of questions and worries about what to expect. Here are some answers to the most common questions asked by new year 7’s.