#43 - GCSE & A-Level Exam Stress: Is Your Child Revising Properly?
How to understand what’s really happening with revision and what your child needs in the final weeks before exams
Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr Anna York-Weaving · Anna York-Weaving
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Show Notes
Have you found yourself wondering whether your child is actually revising properly for their GCSEs or A-Levels?
In the final weeks before exams, many students are sitting at their desks, but without a clear plan, effective study strategies or a structured approach to revision. And as a parent, that uncertainty can feel incredibly stressful.
In this episode, I unpack why this stage often feels overwhelming, not because students aren’t capable, but because they haven’t been shown how to revise effectively.
I also explain what tends to go wrong in the final weeks before exams, what effective revision actually involves, and how you can start to recognise whether your child is on the right track.
Most importantly, this episode will help you understand what your child really needs at this stage, and why having the right structure and guidance in place can make such a significant difference.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why “just revising more” is often not enough
✅ What many students get wrong in the final weeks before exams
✅ What effective revision actually involves (based on cognitive science)
✅ How to recognise whether your child is on the right track
✅ Why this stage often creates stress and uncertainty for parents
If your child feels lost, unstructured or unsure where to start with revision, this episode will help you make sense of what’s happening and what matters most right now.
There is still time to make a difference, but it starts with understanding what to focus on.
🔗 Links & Resources
👉 Learn more about the 6-week Exam Accelerator Programme:
https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/exam-revision-accelerator
📅 Book a free 30-minute consultation to discuss how I can support your child:
https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/
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