We advocate three key revision techniques:

1. The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses a timer to break work into 25-minute intervals, called "pomodoros," separated by short 5-minute breaks. It's designed to improve focus, reduce burnout, and increase productivity by structuring work and rest periods.

2. The Leitner Flashcard Method is a spaced repetition system where flashcards are sorted into boxes based on how well you know them. Correct answers move to boxes for less frequent review, while incorrect answers go back to the first box for daily review.

3. Blurting is an active recall technique where you write down everything you can remember about a topic without looking at your notes, then compare it to the source material to identify and correct knowledge gaps.

Get enough sleep!

Take regular exercise

Feed your brain with healthy, regular meals

Drink plenty of fluids

Keep up iron levels

– dark green leafy vegetables, red meat, beans and seafood all contain high levels

Take plenty of short breaks

Try to leave enough time in your revision for some fun

Be realistic - do not try and do too much in one day

Chill out! When you start to feel you are losing it –take some time:

• Close your eyes, breathe deeply and slowly, Tell yourself how well you are doing
• Shake your arms, relax your shoulders to decrease tension
• Go for a walk or do some exercise
• Use sayings such as ‘calm down’ and ‘relax’

After the exams there may be feelings of relief…

…but you may feel a little anxious if things have not gone well. You may want to talk with your parents, friends or a member of staff about how you feel.

Certificates are presented to students at a special Presentation Evening in November after students have completed Year 11.

Students can collect their exam certificates from the Exams Officer for up to one year after they have left the academy. After this they will have to contact Awarding Bodies to obtain copies by following the links below:

AQA (English, Art, History, Photography, some languages)

Edexcel (Maths, Statistics, Science, ICT, some languages)

OCR (Child Development, Health & Social Care, Sport Science, some languages)

WJEC (Catering, Media)