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    Help young people build confidence after set-backs
    Science shows we can improve confidence

    Help young people build confidence after set-backs

    by Dr. Jon Finn

    Many parents understand the need to help young people build confidence after set-backs and disappointments at school and in life. …

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    Improved confidence for improved academic performance
    Develop a mindset that we can change ourselves

    Improved confidence for improved academic performance

    by Dr. Jon Finn

    To build improved confidence to perform well at school and in exams, it is important to help young people develop …

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    Inspiration to improve exam grades – what’s the secret?
    Inspiration alone is not enough

    Inspiration to improve exam grades – what’s the secret?

    by Andrew Foster

    Parents rightly want their children to gain inspiration to improve exam grades and educational performance. They want them to be …

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    Truly effective planning for school work revision and exams
    Use our Focus Timeline to plan for school success

    Truly effective planning for school work revision and exams

    by Dr. Jon Finn

    Truly effective planning for school work, revision and exams is not easy. To be successful you need to develop a …

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    School transitions – make them easier and stress-free
    This key time in education can be made easier

    School transitions – make them easier and stress-free

    by Andrew Foster

    School transitions can be challenging. If your children are moving schools this September then you might find it difficult to …

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    Improve motivation, succeed at school and in exams
    Motivation is a skill which can be developed

    Improve motivation, succeed at school and in exams

    by Dr. Jon Finn

    Understanding how to improve motivation can help young people succeed in school and maximise their health and happiness. They will …

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    Good sleep for teenagers – no need for lie-ins this Summer
    Boost willpower and well-being

    Good sleep for teenagers – no need for lie-ins this Summer

    by Andrew Foster

    Good sleep is so important for young people’s development and well-being. But if you are fed up of your teenager …

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    Motivation – help children build it, reduce the need to nag
    Improve motivation to improve exam grades

    Motivation – help children build it, reduce the need to nag

    by Andrew Foster

    Families can help their children and young people to improve motivation for schoolwork, study and exam revision. Furthermore, this process …

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    Helpful habits lead to health, happiness and school success
    Humans run on habits

    Helpful habits lead to health, happiness and school success

    by Dr. Jon Finn

    Building helpful habits will help us achieve our education and life goals. Look at this short sample video. It shows …

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    11 Plus exams – how to build confidence and improve results
    Improved confidence improves exam performance

    11 Plus exams – how to build confidence and improve results

    by Andrew Foster

    Small changes can make a big difference to young people’s performance in 11 Plus exams. We have all seen the …

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