My Child Has Exams...Now What?: A Parent Guide To The Organised Revision Method

By Nicole Bateman

So, the time has come... your child has exams coming up and you are left thinking...now what?

How can I best support my child through this period of their life?

The pressure of exams can be overwhelming for children and parents alike. My child has exams...now what? is for parents who want to nurture their child t

• Language: English
• Publisher: A Box Full of Joy
• Release date: Feb 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781739154523

Nicole Bateman

Nicole Bateman is a mum of two, experienced teacher, best-selling author and founder of 'A Box Full of Joy' who encourages and empowers young people to process their worries, know their true value and grow in confidence. Nicole is passionate about guiding a collaborative approach between parents and their children and, due to the rise in mental health issues amongst young people in recent years, Nicole provides early support. Through her mentoring, workshops, and products (books, card packs, journals, and feelings pads), young people will be set up for facing the future with resilience and confidence. Her specialism is in mentoring young people through school and exam stress. Her 'Organised Revision Method' is a proactive approach to supporting young people and parents navigate the overwhelm, stress and anxiety that exam years often bring.

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a parent guide to the organised revision method

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To the parent who wants their child to succeed, but doesn’t want exams to bring the child to their knees.

To the parent who can see that true spark in their son, but stays up at night fearing it will soon be gone.

To the parent whose daughter is trying her best, but feels down when comparing herself to the rest.

To the parent who nurtures and loves their child, on your shoulders the pressure does not need to be piled.

You are not alone, look at all that you’ve got, you no longer need to be thinking, my child has exams…now what?

Contents

Foreword

Introduction

1. What is the Organised Revision Method?

2. Establishing healthy boundaries

3. Creating a calm environment

4. Effective communication

5. Choice

6. Strategies for stress

7. Top tips for revision

8. Bitesize help

9. Now what?

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

About Author

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Stop over rehearsing These were the words that we heard time and time again at drama school. You see, as humans we can allow the pressure to become all consuming, drama school was no different. We found that if we spent too long rehearsing our scenes that we would lose focus and drive for what we loved.

Exams and the stress that they bring can be a real life challenge for those around us. As a parent or educator, we always strive to help our children reach their full potential. Unfortunately, one of the greatest deterrents to achievement is exam stress. This is especially true for high-stakes exams, such as GCSEs and A levels which can have a significant impact on university admissions.

In this book, Nicole, and the guest experts, guide parents and educators alike on how to help their children to manage the stress and pressure associated with exams. They provide practical solutions based on real-life scenarios, as well as helping readers understand the psychological impact of exam stress on children, and strategies for helping to alleviate it.

In any situation, it is important to be aware of the challenges our children face. Exam stress is no exception, but with the right knowledge and strategies, we can arm ourselves with the tools to help our children better cope with the challenges they face. This book will provide an invaluable resource in helping our children rise to the occasion and reach their academic goals.

Leona Burton. Mum of 6. Entrepreneur. Philanthropist. CEO Mums in Business International

Introduction

You are sitting there, in rows, on uncomfortable chairs, head down writing, thinking, confused, or enjoying the fact you read the right textbook that morning. The silence is only broken by the squeaking of desks that are not stable and industrious scribbling around the room. You look up at the clock as you try to work out how much time remaining to complete the millions