Preparing for Exams

Supporting a child through their GCSEs or A Levels can feel daunting, but small, steady steps at home make a meaningful difference. This page brings together guidance to help parents and carers understand what to expect during exam season and how to create the right conditions for students to thrive.

If you have any questions, please email: Create an email Year11SupportQuestions@stjohns.excalibur.org.uk


Revision Matters

In our regular newsletter, “Revision Matters“, you’ll find advice on building healthy study habits, managing stress, balancing revision with rest, and recognising when your child might need extra encouragement. Whether it’s helping them plan a realistic revision timetable, creating a calm space to work, or simply checking in regularly, your involvement can boost their confidence and wellbeing.

Every student’s journey is different, and there’s no single “right” way to prepare. Our aim is to equip you with practical tools and reassurance so you can support your child in a way that works for your family.

Together, we can help them approach their exams feeling prepared, motivated, and supported.


Guide to Effective Revision

Strong revision habits make a real difference at KS4 and KS5, and this guide is designed to help you understand what works, what doesn’t, and how to build routines that lead to success. It offers practical strategies, clear explanations, and simple tools to make revision more focused, manageable, and confidence‑boosting. A great starting point for anyone preparing for exams.

Read PDFYour Guide to Effective RevisionRevision Matters – Student Issue


Raising Achievement Evening

Our 2025-26 information evening focussed on sharing practical advice, techniques and strategies to enable parents and carers to support students with their workload and revision over the coming months, with a focus on English, Maths and Science.

Use the buttons below to: download the Year 11 Subject Key Terms and Advance Information documents; visit our resources shop to purchase revision guides; and download PDFs of the presentations given on the day.