Teacher Mum

When you’re determined to do well, how do you know when you’ve done enough? As my son tackled his first mocks, I’ve reflected on intensive revision, exam-day nerves and the risk of burnout. This episode explores why working hard and looking after yourself shouldn’t have to be competing priorities. To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minut...

Revision doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. Here we explore ways to make GCSE preparation more manageable, particularly if you’re neurodivergent or find traditional revision difficult. From breaking tasks into smaller steps to managing distractions, this episode is about finding an approach that works for you . To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It tak...

Does revision feel like it’s taking over your child’s free time? In this episode we look at what my son and I have learnt while preparing for his first mocks, from making use of small pockets of time to starting earlier. Explore how to make room for revision without missing out on the breaks, friends and family time you need. To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz?...

If mock results have just revealed a hurdle you didn't know was there, here I share practical, honest steps: little and often, where to find past papers, when tutoring or intervention helps, and the braver conversations about whether school is the right fit at all. To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very helpful: ht...

This one's about the daily tightrope of being Mum and teacher at once: when to step in, when to back off, and why nagging less can sometimes achieve more. An honest look at the worry we carry as parents, and the small seeds we plant along the way. To check what type of student your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very helpful: https://www.literatu...

In this episode, we explore six key types of students and how you can support each of them with a roadmap for success. We break down the most common problems students face, from vocabulary to essay structure and provide practical questions to help them reach their potential. To check what type of learner your child is, why not take my free quiz? It takes less than five minutes and should be very h...

Addressing the stress of mock exams. This episode examines the true purpose of mock exams, why they are a vital discipline, and how parents can provide effective support without falling into the trap of micromanagement. For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk

Explore the challenge of cultivating independent study habits at home. Charlie shares her shift from teacher-led control to being a facilitator, helping her son find his own rhythm while navigating the balance of being both a mum and an educator. For help and resources, visit www.literaturetutor.co.uk

A look at the dilemma of student motivation. Is it better to push, goad, and nag, or to focus on facilitation? This episode questions the modern "reward culture" and seeks the balance between helping a child succeed and letting them take ownership.

Exploring the monumental transition into Year 10. This episode tackles the struggle between wanting to steer a child's academic future and the importance of allowing them to make their own choices, while navigating the unique anxiety of being a parent during this period.

As a teacher with over 20 years’ experience working with reluctant grumpy teenagers – well not all of them; some of them are motivated and charming human beings – I am now faced with a situation that I thought I was well equipped for. A mum to a GCSE student. I recognise that I have miraculously managed to produce a well-mannered, academically high-achieving, and likeable son, who performs well in...