Busting the Myth of Learning Styles: What Really Helps Students Learn

Learning styles—visual, auditory, kinaesthetic—are a popular idea in education, but do they really help students learn better? In this post, I explore why the learning styles theory doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny, what cognitive experts like Daniel Willingham have to say, and which proven strategies actually support memory, understanding and long-term academic success.

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The Power of Yet: Why a Growth Mindset Matters More Than You Think

This blog explores the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, why a growth mindset is key to both academic progress and emotional resilience, and how parents can nurture it in learners. I also highlight how this topic is studied in the GCSE Psychology course.

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The Power of Organisation: A Key to Academic Success and Stronger Mental Health

Organisation isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for both academic success and emotional wellbeing. This blog explores how developing organisational habits can empower both home-educated and mainstream-educated students, reduce stress and build confidence as they move into a new academic year, with practical tips for parents to offer supportive guidance.

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What to Do When Exams Are Finished: Supporting Students Through the Post-Exam Blues

When exams end, many students experience an emotional crash after weeks of intense focus and structure. This blog explores the often-overlooked post-exam slump, why it happens, and how parents can support their children through this transition with empathy, structure and gentle encouragement.

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How to Stay Motivated as We Near the End of Exam Season

Struggling to stay motivated as exams come to an end? This blog offers practical tips to help you stay focused, energised and confident in the final stretch of the exam season. Finish strong with simple strategies that really work.

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Why Every Teen Should Study Psychology (and Home Ed Students Can!)

Psychology teaches us how we think, feel, and behave—so why isn’t it a core subject in schools? In this blog, I explore why understanding the mind is essential for young people, how home-educated students benefit from studying psychology earlier, and how my GCSE and A-Level Psychology sessions can help make this fascinating subject both accessible and inspiring.

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