SideCog Shorts | I want to help my child with revision, but I don’t know how.
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“Go and revise.”
“I am.”
“What are you working on?”
“I don’t know.”
- 6 October | 'Be more specific' | Help your child find a manageable place to start.
- 13 October | 'You don’t have to be the subject expert' | Ask useful questions without needing all the answers.
- 20 October | 'Two techniques to try' | Move beyond rereading notes.
- 27 October | 'Celebrate success' | Notice progress and help your child keep going.
- Oct 6, 2026 08:00 PM
- Oct 13, 2026 08:00 PM
- Oct 20, 2026 08:00 PM
- Oct 27, 2026 08:00 PM
Written by
Rachel Dance
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