Things have changed.
- Grades are different.
- Coursework is now 'Non-Examined Assessment'.
- Modules are gone (unless you're in N.I) - it's all linear assessment.
... and they're only the big changes!
That's why we're here.
Five minutes at parent's evening is not a lot of time for questions, and where would you even start?!
Our member emails focus on one topic a week.
We'll tell you what you need to know, when you need to know it.
There's a short overview in the email, and (usually) a link to a short video with more detail.
If it's something you think your teen ought to hear, get them to watch the video with you.
There are three fundamental skills that have a huge impact on a teen's exam grades. None of them are on the curriculum.
A lot of the stress and overwhelm that students feel in the run up to their exams is caused by trying to cram two years worth of content into a couple of months of revision...
That's why we'll teach your teen to use our 'little and often' ongoing approach to revision.
By learning how to organise their time, notes, and effort, your teen will know how to stay on top of everything (in a way that's manageable).
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Ask questions about specific things, or just tell us what’s going on and ask for advice!
- Monthly Q&A call on Zoom
- The Membership Facebook group
... and for anything pressing, we're at the other end of an email.
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The key information you need, delivered when you need it.
One thing at a time, so that you can stay on top of everything without ever feeling overwhelmed.
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- How to learn effectively
- How to get (and stay) organised
- How to optimise their exam answers
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FAQs
Isn’t this the school’s job?
Schools generally do a fantastic job of making sure your teenager is taught everything they need to know in order to pass their exams. That said, if your teenager doesn't have the 3 fundamental skills (Knowing how to learn, prioritising & organising, and exam skills) they won't be able to retain and use what they've been taught.
None of those things are on the curriculum.
Isn’t a lot of this stuff on the internet anyway?
You can find quite a bit of it, if you have the time to search and you know what to search for. Trouble is, there’s a lot of bad advice out there, as well as a lot of old advice. We do the filtering-out-the-rubbish bit, so you don’t have to.
If it helps, think of us as a time-saving subscription box. You’ll have seen the meal-prep kit adverts – instead of going shopping, deciding what to cook, searching for recipes, and checking whether you have all the ingredients (and then measuring them), you just get them to send you a box with all the right stuff in, including instructions. No wasted time or effort, and no brain power required (because let’s face it, your day has been challenging enough already).
We do that, but instead of dinner, we ‘prep’ your knowledge on what to talk to your teen about to keep them on track!
How do I involve my teen?
Up to you - it's best if you can get them to read the email / watch the videos with you each week.
One of the greatest things you can do for your teen is show them that things aren’t always easy. Sometimes there’s stuff that’s outside your comfort zone, and you need support to handle it.
Tell them that you’re worried about this year, and you want to be there for them, but you don’t want them to feel like you’re nagging!
Tell them you're not sure how it all works, because it’s been a while since you did your exams, and so you’ve signed up for some support!
It’s ok to be honest (and even a little bit vulnerable).
We spend our whole lives telling ourselves that ‘everyone else has got it together’ and beating ourselves up because we feel like we don’t, right? Showing your teen that’s not true is incredibly powerful.
We're also happy to hop on a Zoom and 'sell' them on why this will make their life easier!
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Am I going to have to find the time for this?
Other than reading the emails, and watching any videos you are interested in, it’s really up to you how long you spend getting involved. The aim is to make our tips things you could discuss over the dinner table with your teen, since we know you’re all busy!
When's the best time to join?
It really doesn't matter whether your teen is about to start Y10, or are already in Y13 - NOW is always the best time to start!
We'll make sure you're supported with the things you need to know about right now, and the sooner you start, the bigger the impact on their grades and their confidence.
We'll make sure you get all the information you need, regardless of when you join us.
Am I tied into this when I sign up?
You can cancel the monthly plan at any time, and we won’t take any more payments. Simple as that.
Why shouldn’t I just get a private tutor if I’m worried about my teen’s results?
Private tutors are a great way to improve a specific grade. If it’s just one subject you’re concerned about, then that’s the way to go.
We however, provide you as a parent with the tools you need to help your teen improve all their grades, by improving their study skills overall.
We’ll also help you to make this a less stressful year for the whole family, by making your interactions with your teen more support, less ‘nag’.
Drop us an email at support@parentguidetoeducation.com
I have a specific question – how can I get in touch?
HOW TO LEARN EFFECTIVELY
No more wasting time and energy with the 'traditional' but inefficient revision methods (like re-reading through their notes and highlighting things)...
We'll show your teen how to find effective study techniques that work for them, so they can learn in a way that's easier and helps them retain information better.
HOW TO GET (AND STAY) ORGANISED
HOW TO OPTIMISE THEIR EXAM ANSWERS
Exams aren't just about what you know. Your teen will need to be able to demonstrate their understanding in a way that ticks the boxes on each examiner's mark scheme.
We'll teach your teen powerful exam techniques to help them maximise their marks.
98% OF PARENTS DON'T FEEL CONFIDENT ABOUT SUPPORTING THEIR TEEN THROUGH THE EXAM YEARS
BE PART OF THE 2% WHO DO
You just want to help your teen cope with exams & revision, and get the best results they can...
(while maintaining their sanity and some kind of social life)
... but how?!?
THAT'S WHY WE BUILT THE PARENTGUIDE
They're drowning in homework, but somehow expected to squeeze in revision too
You hate nagging, but if you don't nag them, they just don't seem to do anything
Whenever you try to talk to them about anything to do with school, you get 'The Eyeroll'
They're stressed, so you're stressed, which is never a good combination...
The ParentGuide is the only membership for parents with teens in Years 10-13, giving you...
It doesn’t have to be this stressful.
The stress comes from the uncertainty and the frustration – we’ll help you feel in control.
You don’t have to do this alone.
We have a supportive community of experts and parents going through the same journey you are.
You CAN make a difference.
Not just to your teen’s RESULTS, but also to their confidence, their independence, and their general wellbeing.
You can strengthen your relationship with your teen by facing this together, on the same team.
WE BELIEVE...
THE PARENTGUIDE MEMBERSHIP WILL HELP YOU:
- Expert advice and support, every step of the way
- The key information you need, when you need it
- The tools to support your teen during the exam years, with the least stress possible...
... so that they can get the best results they can!
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With 30+ years of teaching experience between us, (plus two kids at uni and one about to start her GCSEs), we've got a wealth of knowledge you can tap into.
WHO ARE WE, AND HOW CAN WE HELP?
We're Paul & Emily Hughes.
As teachers, we thought we knew everything about GCSEs and A-levels. Then our own kids started theirs...
Turns out, it's very different as a parent...
That's why, in 2019, we took what we'd learned from our years in the classroom, and created the ParentGuide.
We combined our 30+ years of experience as teachers with what we learned along the way with our children, to create a system that has now helped thousands of parents support their teens through the exam years.
Emily has a Masters from Cambridge University in Mathematics with Education. and held the position of Head of Maths.
She published the 'GCSE Survival Guide for Parents' in 2020, and is regularly called on by the media as an expert in education.
Paul has a Masters in Information Management and Computing from University of Sheffield, and a degree in Geography from Coventry University.
With 16 years as a 6th form tutor, and 15 of those as Lead UCAS tutor for his school, he's an expert in the university application process.
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ACCESS TO OUR TOOLKITS
FOR YOUR TEEN
Here's what you’ll get as a ParentGuide Member
Denise:
“My daughter wasn’t that keen for me to get more involved with her revision, but I felt ‘forearmed is forewarned’ and my gut told me that being able to gently guide her from a distance would be the best way forward and would give her the best opportunity to excel.
The weekly emails were extremely supportive, succinct and full of useful suggestions. I felt the programme brought me up-to-date (things have changed A LOT since the late 1980s, it turns out!)."
Amy:
“When Mum first told me about the programme she had signed up to, I was sceptical at first, as I didn’t want Mum to interfere with my work. I had already started thinking about my revision and didn’t think I needed any extra help or guidance.
What I have found is that the weekly emails really helped me. The extra links to free resources I didn’t know were available were more than what I had already been told about at school and saved a huge amount of time. The ideas for revision, planning and what to focus on for that week were very useful and looking back, I feel I had the best chance to succeed. Thank you.”
SUPPORT & GUIDANCE FROM THE START OF YEAR 10 TO THE END OF YEAR 13
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Advice & guidance
FOR YOU
Skills & strategies
FOR YOUR TEEN
Our Toolkits help your teen to develop these skills, one step at a time.
Our psychology-driven approach is designed to help you get important advice across to your teen.
You'll be learning the advice with them, putting you both on the same level and fostering their sense of independence.
Got a more reluctant teen?
The fact you’re signed up to get weekly advice on how it all works actually plays into their belief that you don’t know everything, so it gets past the usual eye-rolling barriers.
(It’s a sneaky little bit of psychology, but it works.)
If questions pop up through the year, you'll know where to find the answers you need. You can...
- search the ParentGuide Video Vault
- ask in the member Facebook group
- Ask us personally on the monthly Q&A on Zoom
... and for anything more pressing, we're at the other end of an email.
It's not just you who will be getting expert advice. It's your teen too.
Education has evolved. Ongoing research into how the brain learns has influenced both teaching and learning strategies.
The way things are taught is very different nowadays, and the same goes for revision methods.
That's why we don't only help you.
We also include our Toolkits for your teen, so you can rest assured they're getting every advantage possible.
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