Parents admit to taking time off work to revise for their kid's gcses

A SURVEY OF 500 PARENTS FOUND THEY STARTED REFRESHING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE CURRICULUM THREE MONTHS AGO. ROB KNIGHT 14:40, 30 May 2025Updated 14:41, 30 May 2025 A whopping 75% of mums and

dads are hitting the books to help their kids with GCSE revision, a survey of 500 parents has revealed. Seven in ten revealed that their child is feeling the pressure as exams loom. However,

half admitted they've struggled to understand the syllabus despite their efforts. To give their kids a hand, nearly half of the parents have whipped up revision timetables, 16% have

pored over notes for J. B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', and 12% have even tried to commit Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' to memory. One-third have joined their

kids in study sessions, 16% have tuned into audiobooks, and 12% have pulled all-nighters to cram. These findings come from research commissioned by online learning platform MyEdSpace, who is

running complimentary GCSE 'Exam Cram Courses' featuring three-hour interactive lessons, which usually cost £300. Sean Hirons, co-founder of MyEdSpace, said: "Right now, the

best thing parents can do for their kids is keep calm, give them some space and make sure they're not forgetting to do the basic things like eating regularly or getting a good

night's sleep while they prep." He added: "We don't want any students, or parents, to be feeling overwhelmed or unsupported during this extremely stressful time of

year." Article continues below 'Math-fluencer' Neil Trivedi, a key player in the MyEdSpace squad whose revision sessions have reached a whopping 43,000 students, has dished

out some top tips: "Bedding in knowledge evenly across the year is obviously the best way to learn." He also spilled the beans on how to turbocharge your study sessions, saying,

"[But] There are ways to optimise the revision process. One way to try and solidify your knowledge is to try and explain your work to a peer; those who study together, succeed

together." It turns out that kids are all for a bit of parental backup when it comes to revision, with 65% 'actively' seeking their parents' input, although a OnePoll

survey shows 19% would rather give it a miss. The reasons vary, with 46% wanting independence, 36% believing they revise better alone, and 28% eager to prove themselves. Kharis Yanakidis,

co-founder of MyEdSpace, highlighted the benefits of making learning more engaging: "GCSE season can be overwhelming for students and families, so making revision fun and enjoyable can

make all the difference. "That's why our team is made up of expert teachers - many of them previous examiners - who last year helped MyEdSpace students achieve grades 7-9 at more

than double the national average." NEIL TRIVEDI'S TOP FIVE HACKS FOR EXCELING IN EXAMS WITH MINIMAL STRESS:. DON’T SPEND HOURS REMEMBERING FORMULAS: I’ve never used a formula

booklet in my life, I was able to learn all the relevant formulas from practicing questions, you too will naturally remember them with practice. Even better, you learn to recognise which

problem they should be used for. TEACH TO REMEMBER: Teach a friend, sibling, or even a stuffed animal a concept you’re struggling with - it forces you to consolidate your knowledge. EVERSE

ENGINEER EXAM PAPERS: Start with the answer, then work backward to understand how to solve the problem. Article continues below FOCUS ON PAST EXAM PAPER QUESTIONS: Textbooks are fine to

practice specific mathematics skills - however, during exam season it is most important to gain exam specific exposure. For written subjects, study mark schemes to see exactly what your exam

board is looking for. ADDRESS EVERY MISCONCEPTION: Do not accept incorrect answers without explanation - if you get a question wrong, make sure you fully understand where you made mistakes

and what to address. Do the question again to prove to yourself you have understood your mistake.