At The Cottesloe School, our mission is to Prepare, Aspire, and Succeed. As you approach your GCSEs and A-Levels, having a clear strategy for revision is the key to turning your hard work into high grades.

Success isn't about how many hours you sit at a desk; it’s about how you use that time. See the links below to help you make the most impact with your revision. 

Top Tips for Parents & Carers

• The 20-Minute Rule: Encourage your child to read or revise in focused 20-minute blocks followed by a 5-minute break.
• Questioning: Ask your child to "teach" you a topic they have just revised. If they can explain it simply, they have mastered it.
• Environment: Ensure they have a quiet, well-lit space away from distractions (especially mobile phones!).

Need more help? Check out the Examinations section of our website for the latest timetables and board-specific guidance, or speak to your Subject Ambassadors for peer-to-peer advice.