Essential Skills Workshops and Courses

A free revision tool that combines three evidence-based strategies: metacognition, Cornell notes and spaced retrieval practice. Students create their own notes using a structured template, reflect on what they know and don't know, and test themselves at increasing intervals to build long-term memory. Works for every subject and exam board. No sign-up needed.

Using the latest educational research, this on-demand online course shows you what learning techniques work and how to use them effectively. Covers brain science basics and five evidence-based study strategies — with guidance on which techniques work best for different subjects. For children aged 7–18. Study at your own pace and revisit the materials whenever you need them.

Beat exam season stress with this on-demand online course designed to help students create an effective last-minute revision schedule that makes learning stick. Covers what and how to revise when time is short, which techniques work best for your subjects, how to tackle exam questions and how to manage exam anxiety. For children aged 14–18 preparing for GCSEs, A levels or vocational exams.

What makes a sentence powerful? This course covers practical, ready-to-use techniques that transform dull sentences into rich, descriptive writing - including adverbials, prepositional phrases, participial phrases and more. Covers Key Stage 2 English and grammar requirements. For children aged 7–11. On demand - coming soon.

Takes students from basic sentence structuring to developing concise, well-structured paragraphs - building the academic writing skills needed for school success. For children aged 7-16. On demand - coming soon.

A follow-up to the Academic Writing course. Introduces advanced writing techniques including developing a thesis statement and writing argumentative essays. For children aged 11–18 who have completed the Academic Writing course. On demand - coming soon.