We asked five educationalists for their advice on how students can maximise their time…
Dr David Brooke, Deputy Head (Academic) Millfield School
Millfield School has a vast range of extracurricular activities for children to enjoy.
The main key to success is ensuring students have a clear plan, documented and shared. Ideally, this should be discussed with teachers before the holiday to review the content and with parents so that they understand the needs of their child over the course of the break. A group tutor or other trusted adult will also be able to advise on rhythm over the course of the days and weeks and whether the student is expecting too much or too little of themselves.
Successful students will schedule variety in their revision tasks as well as building breaks, moments to relax and socialise, physical activity and good sleep hygiene. Reserving mealtimes each evening for parents to engage with their child about the day, review the plan, discuss successes, adaptations and challenges can be invaluable at providing the necessary support, care and attention at a time of heightened stress and pressure. James Johnson, CEO and Head of Taunton School
Taunton School advises its students to prioritise rest and recreation as well as study.
The prospect of taking exams is stressful for anyone, but it?s important to keep a sense of perspective if you?re to perform well. I always encourage students to make a plan for revision, building in downtime, so that they?re not ...