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<p>Exam klaxon! GCSE and A-Level exams are just weeks away. Cue blind panic, and that’s just the parents. It is a really tough time for students.&nbsp;As exam season creeps closer it’s&nbsp;normal&nbsp;for them to feel stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. </p>



<p>But if your kids need to focus on certain subjects, lack the skills to study, or need to work on their exam technique, it&#8217;s time to call in the pros and get some expert advice. </p>



<p>Don&#8217;t panic, we&#8217;ve got your back! <a href="https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/leading-education/easter-revision-course/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wellington College Easter Revision Course Director and 2nd Master, Matt Oakman</a> (running again this year 2-6 April), is the man you want on speed dial for help, advice and simple tips to get your kids over the finish line. Pop that case of wine on ice, this is what you need to know.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PLAN FOR SUCCESS</h2>



<p>If you need an inspirational quote to keep you eyes on the prize, Spike Lee nails it: &#8220;I ain&#8217;t Martin Luther King. I don&#8217;t need a dream. I have a plan.&#8221; It&#8217;s absolutely essential to have a plan for revision over the Easter break, according to Matt. With advanced information now clear for all subject areas at GCSE and A-level, this should provide the framework for any planning built around working through the syllabus and specification points in a coherent and clear fashion.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TASKS NOT TIME</h2>



<p>To be more productive, swap time for tasks. Many students focus on a set amount of hours spent revising every day. This can be daunting and lead to time spent at a desk which might not be as productive as hoped . Much better to take a task orientated approach to revision; there&#8217;s nothing more fulfilling than having accomplished a number of different tasks during the course of the day. Be realistic, so that the each task is achievable and enjoy the moment you can tick them off your to-do list.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TAKE A BREAK</h2>



<p>Allow time for regular breaks to ensure that the time spent revising is productive and efficient. Make sure that you get outside during the course of the day for fresh air and exercise. Try to work out when you are at your most effective during the day and build your revision schedule around that.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TIDY MINDS</h2>



<p>The right working environment is the key to productivity. Make sure that your desk is ready for work, you have good lighting and the right ambience. It is easy to become distracted with phone notifications and mindless scrolling, so disable social media alerts and put your phone away whilst working to maximise the time you spend revising.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Embrace smart study. Working through past papers and exam style questions (which can often be found in exam board produced books) is key to success. Once the material has been learnt, it&#8217;s vital to put this into practice to enable a better understanding of how to structure answers, which will in turn inform further revision that needs to be done. Knowing where to pick up points and examiners are looking could make the difference between grades.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-confidence-booster">CONFIDENCE BOOSTER</h2>



<p>If your teen is struggling with revision, call in the pros. <a href="https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/leading-education/easter-revision-course/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wellington College&#8217;s Easter Revision Course</a> (2-6 April) is a golden opportunity for students to nail the final preparations, get invaluable advice and feedback and fine tune their exam technique. The team of highly qualified teachers, carefully selected from the UK&#8217;s top schools (including Wellington College) will work with small groups of 10 students who&#8217;ll study for five-six hours a day (GCSE, iGCSE and A Levels), develop study skills, and get individual support. If you get much eye rolling from your kids, it&#8217;s a week that could could help them achieve higher grades. It&#8217;s a no brainer and definitely something I wish I did for my teenager when he was preparing for GCSEs. Available to residential and non-residential students, from £500. </p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/leading-education/easter-revision-course/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wellington College</a>, Duke&#8217;s Ride, Berkshire, Crowthorne RG45 7PU</em></p>


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