Students learn the essential tips and techniques for revising efficiently; skills that they can take with them from KS3 to GCSE and beyond. This includes learning how to create a realistic and dynamic revision schedule, and setting daily and weekly targets to stick to in the lead up to exams. This is always eye-opening for students as it forces them to objectively analyse exactly what they have to cover in the time they have, steering them away from underestimating (or indeed over-estimating!) the amount of revision that needs to be done. The simple but effective techniques in this workshop break down the daunting task of revision into an easy-to-follow plan of action, ensuring everyone comes away feeling highly motivated, self-assured and confident.

This fun, interactive, confidence-building workshop teaches KS3 students that by adopting a growth mindset, they can reach ever-higher levels of achievement. After learning the key differences between a fixed and growth mindset, pupils take part in several activities designed to instil the idea that what predicts success is not actually ‘intelligence’ as we know it. Rather, it’s the ability to embrace challenges and obstacles, understand the necessity of effort, take positive aspects from feedback, and to find lessons in the success of others. Students will begin to make the important transition from a fixed to a growth mindset, taking these skills forward to achieve their full potential.

Building on critical thinking and public speaking abilities, this workshop engages students in exciting debates covering a wide range of educational topics. Pupils are taught simple but effective debate techniques, including how to structure an argument in the most compelling way possible. Teams use these tips to guide their preparation against their opponents, showcasing their skills in front of their classmates in a battle to win the final debate!