{"product_id":"brain-friendly-exam-preparation","title":"Brain-Friendly Exam Preparation","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mv-workshop{font-family:Montserrat,Arial,sans-serif;color:#1b2e59;line-height:1.65}\n.mv-workshop h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:700;margin:18px 0 8px;color:#1b2e59}\n.mv-workshop p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.mv-workshop ul{margin:0 0 12px 20px;padding:0}\n.mv-workshop li{margin-bottom:9px}\n.mv-essentials{background:#f4f2f3;border-radius:14px;padding:20px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-essentials p{margin:0 0 8px}\n.mv-essentials p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.mv-callout{background:#eef7f0;border-left:5px solid #9bc9a6;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:12px;margin:22px 0}\n.mv-details{margin-bottom:12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e9;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}\n.mv-details summary{cursor:pointer;padding:16px 46px 16px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;list-style:none;position:relative;background:#f4f2f3}\n.mv-details summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.mv-details summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:22px;font-weight:400}\n.mv-details[open] summary::after{content:\"−\"}\n.mv-details-content{padding:18px;background:#fff}\n.mv-details summary:focus-visible{outline:3px solid #4979c2;outline-offset:-3px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-workshop\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes revision sometimes feel like a battle? Perhaps your child spends hours studying but struggles to remember what they've learnt, or exam pressure is making it harder for them to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing for exams involves more than knowing the subject. Memory, attention, organisation, stress and confidence can all influence how young people revise and perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this friendly, practical workshop, we'll explore how parents and carers can support effective revision without adding unnecessary pressure. We'll look at what learning science tells us about memory, consider different learning needs and develop realistic approaches that fit your child and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-essentials\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parents and carers supporting children and young people preparing for exams, including GCSEs and other school assessments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience:\u003c\/strong\u003e No previous knowledge needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly-bird price: £19\u003c\/strong\u003e (usually £29).\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will I learn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll have explored how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand memory and learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, attention and cognitive load, and how these influence effective revision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecognise revision barriers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify how stress, executive functions, sensory needs and individual learning differences can affect exam preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport psychological safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore ways to help your child discuss difficulties, make mistakes and ask for support without fear of judgement or additional pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse evidence-informed revision approaches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore practice questions, spaced revision, manageable study sessions and appropriate breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop a realistic revision plan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a flexible approach that considers your child's learning needs, wellbeing and exam commitments, including how to manage expectations and pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop may be particularly useful if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport a child or young person preparing for GCSEs or other exams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to understand which revision strategies are supported by learning research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotice stress, procrastination or overwhelm around revision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport a neurodivergent learner or a child with additional learning needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould like to encourage revision while protecting your child's confidence and wellbeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo specialist knowledge is needed. The approaches can be adapted to different ages, subjects and learning needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat will we do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore how memory and learning work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll look at attention, memory, retrieval practice, spaced learning and why some familiar revision habits may be less effective than they seem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecognise barriers to revision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll consider stress, task initiation, sensory needs, cognitive overload and differences in how young people manage exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReduce pressure and build confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll explore how parental expectations, conversations about results and responses to mistakes can influence how safe young people feel asking for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTry practical revision approaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the MINDI approach, we'll explore practice questions, spacing, manageable sessions, breaks and ways to adapt revision to individual needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMake a realistic revision plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll identify ways to support your child in developing a flexible plan that balances exam preparation, other commitments and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 90-minute live, interactive online workshop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical revision examples and optional reflection activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable revision planning resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptable evidence-informed revision strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpportunities to ask questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA follow-up email with resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy a brain-friendly approach?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevision places demands on memory, attention and executive functions. Young people may need to plan their time, manage distractions, retrieve information and cope with uncertainty about their performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll draw on psychology, neuroscience and learning science to explore approaches such as retrieval practice and spaced learning, alongside the importance of manageable cognitive demands and rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll also consider psychological safety. Young people need opportunities to ask questions, make mistakes and talk about difficulties without feeling that their worth depends on exam results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim is to help families make informed choices that support effective learning and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"mv-details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mv-details-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this only for GCSE parents?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The principles can be adapted to different school exams and assessments, including GCSEs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes my child need to attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This workshop is designed for parents and carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for parents of neurodivergent learners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. We'll explore ways to adapt revision support to different learning needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill you provide a revision timetable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll receive planning resources and guidance for developing a flexible revision plan suited to your child's circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this improve my child's exam grades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe can't guarantee particular results. The workshop focuses on evidence-informed strategies and practical ways to support learning and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need to share information about my child?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. You can participate without sharing personal or identifying information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I request accessibility adjustments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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