We all know that revision, past papers and putting in the time will help improve your grades, but here are five tactics outside of studying that will help make you a better student.
Have conversations with people who disagree with youThere's real value in conversing with people you disagree wit...
Read more ›Sometimes even with the best-laid plans, things go wrong. If your mock grades have come in lower than expected, here's what you need to do.
Don't let panic get the better of youIt's easy to panic when your mock results come in, and your grades are lower than expected. There are several things...
Read more ›Participating in lifelong learning is key to cognitive reserve and keeping your brain healthy. Here's what you need to know.
What is lifelong learning?Lifelong learning is the term for education beyond school. It's ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated for either personal or professional reas...
Read more ›Whether you're looking for a way to improve your presentations at work, speak more authoritatively in front of others, or find more confidence to speak up, improving your public speaking skills is easier than you think.
Public speaking is one of the greatest fears, affecting 30 to 70% of the popula...
Read more ›Around 272,500 students take a GCSE language in the UK, with French in the majority at 124,655 and Spanish entries at 109,655. Here are the best resources for a GCSE language exam if your child is currently studying for their mocks or summer exams.
GCSE languages have been declining in the UK for s...
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