Coming up to exams can be stressful, therefore we have put together a revision page with tips

 Advice for Students

CLICK HERE to download Revision techniques powerpoint

CLICK HERE to download blank revision timetable

Advice for Parents

• Getting organised

You can't do the revision, but there is plenty you can to do to help your child to get organised, stay motivated and keep calm.

Help your child to draw up a revision timetable. This should list dates, details of the subject and topics to revise and what they would like to finish by when. The timeline can have a checklist, so tasks can be ticked off as your child goes along.

Work with your child. Set goals you both think are realistic in a particular time. Ticks on the timetable will show success. Do try to keep up to date with how they are getting on.

If certain goals are not met, don't be negative with your child - try to figure out together what went wrong and help them to get back on track.

You can download a blank revision timetable by clicking on the link above. These can be adapted to suit the needs of your child.

• Getting motivated

Getting started on a big job like revision is tough for many people, but you can help your child get motivated. Praise and rewards work well.

Use the revision timetable to plan out small rewards when a certain number of targets have been met. These might include watching a favourite TV programme, calling a friend or having an afternoon off.

Help your child to see beyond the revision, too. Remind them how rewarding it will be to know they did their best. A bigger final reward, such as a pair of trainers, a holiday or a local visit somewhere exciting will give your child something to look forward to when it's all over.

• Staying calm

As far as possible, try to make sure that revision time is quiet time in the house. A healthy diet and regular exercise are also especially important when your child is under pressure.

If your child is highly motivated, it's important to make sure that they don’t overwork. Breaks are essential. Remind your child that even a short 15-20 minute break every 90 minutes will refresh their mind. Making a drink, playing some sport, listening to some music or watching a TV programme are all good ways to help relax before the next revision session.

Studying in a group can be helpful, too, although sometimes more chatting gets done than work! Children can pick up new ideas, talk about exam stress and help each other with areas they're finding difficult.

If your child is completely stuck on a topic, remember you can always contact the school. It may be possible for your child to arrange a short meeting with her teacher, who can offer a little extra help and advice. If a whole subject is causing problems, it might be appropriate to organise some extra tuition.