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The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy

Pineapple Audio Production

Hosted by Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy. Studying at home can be a trying time for students - and their parents. How do they reach their potential? Am I helping or hindering? Should I be doing more or doing less? This podcast talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving in study and revision at home. Produced by Pineapple Audio Production.

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47:51

S3 Ep10: On approval, self worth and learning from...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/12/06

We’ve all done that thing of saying or doing something to our children we promised our younger selves we would never say or do. It’s the gradual but undeniable transformation into our own parents. But is that such a bad thing? After all, doesn’t it come from a place of good intention and concern and brought to life with the benefit of our own experiences? This week our special guest is TV's Sanjeev Bhaskar. As well as being instantly recognisable for his many roles on TV (Unforgotten, Kumars), in

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46:31

S3 Ep9: On successful habits and study skills

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/11/29

It’s been quite a while since many of us have taken an exam, so it’s understandable that we might have forgotten some of the best practices. To be honest I suspect a significant number of us may not have been especially au fait with those best practices at the time either! That can make it tricky when we’re trying to nudge our own teens along. Especially if along the way we start to focus more on the results than the habits and behaviours they need along the way – and beyond! This week's guest is

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27:47

S3 Ep8: On boarding school

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/11/22

Parenting can be a thankless task at times. Sure there are great bits to it, and on balance we wouldn’t be without them. Well, not all of us, and not all of the time. But there are aspects of the role that can be unwelcomed. The disciplinarian or enforcer role. The “have you done your homework” moments and the “put your phone away” times. So how would it feel to 'delegate' those aspects to someone else? This week's guest is Katie. She's mum to two teens who are at boarding school. Her daughter is

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30:56

S3 Ep7: On co-parenting and blended families

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/11/15

Our guest this week is Darren. He's dad to two teens - a girl who is in the first year of A Levels and a boy sitting GCSEs in 2022. Darren talks about his experiences of supporting teens when they live half the time with him, half the time with his ex-wife share. We cover the difficulties of ensuring the children are on track and of being conscious not to be the "naggy house". Darren talks about the additional pressure on the teens to take even more control of their studies. We also cover preparing

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34:36

S3 Ep6: On busy home lives, structure and handling...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/11/08

Jenny is mum to two teen girls. One is taking her GCSEs in 2022 and the other the following year. Both are incredibly sporty and keep Jenny and her husband busy with matches and practices in addition to the usual teen activities. We talk about how to manage hectic schedules and hope to keep on top of everything. We also learn that Jenny's girls are very different in their approach to study and revision. One is very organised and a perfectionist while the other is more chaotic and more

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41:44

S3 Ep5: On Sixth Form college and further education...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/11/01

This week listen to Head of Sixth Form, Gillian Walmsley talk about life beyond GCSEs. Gill reflects on her daughter's A Level decisions a couple of years ago as well as providing expert advice for parents and students. We talk about choosing an institution to go to, things to consider when selecting subjects and also the IB qualification. Gill is clearly passionate about her role and about making sure that young people make good choices at this stage in their educational careers. It's a really

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36:50

S3 Ep4: On procrastination, half term and Covid impacts

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/10/25

Meet Carol, mum to GCSE-taking teen Poppy. This is a truly honest take on the position our teens find themselves in. And also the toll that it takes on us, their parents. Carol has an elder daughter too and reflects on the very different experiences her girls have had in the run-up to the exams. We also think about half term and how best to use it. Should we be encouraging our teens to recharge their social batteries or is now the time to get their head down in preparation for mocks? In this

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48:06

S3 Ep3: On A Levels in 2022, supporting a child with...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/10/18

In this episode, you'll hear from Kate. Kate is in the unenviable position of having both her children sitting exams in 2022. Tabitha taking her A Levels and Jude his GCSEs. Tabitha, like all other A Level students, was the first year of cancelled GCSE exams. Kate tells about the impact that has in addition to the disrupted start to Tabitha's courses. Similarly, Kate shares how her son, who was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago, is managing in the run-up to his first public exams. Kate is very

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32:12

S3 Ep2: Parent perspective: On focus, the gap to...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/10/11

In this episode, you'll hear from Barbara and her experiences with her teen daughter, Laura. Barbara and her family moved to England from Portugal in 2013. While you might think that cultural and language issues feature among Barbara's concerns for her GCSE facing teen, you - and I - would be wrong! The issues that we talk about in this conversation are common themes - including focus and concentration, the impact of online learning and lost learning, and comparisons to an older sibling

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23:56

S3 Ep1: Parent perspective - Forming good habits in...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/10/04

This season of The Study Sessions will focus on the real experiences of parents, students and teachers. In this first episode, Nathan McGurl - founder of The Study Buddy - gets the ball rolling by talking about his daughter, Emily. Approaching her GCSEs in 2022, Emily has always been a conscientious student but lacks the drive to really push herself. Nathan shares some of the tactics and approaches to encourage his teen daughter to get into good habits while being careful not to create undue

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37:16

S2 Ep42: Pens Down: Answering questions on exams,...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/07/09

Well, that was quite a year! It might not have panned out as any of us expected. But, one thing is for sure, our young people have shown themselves to adapt well to the changing circumstances and, in the overwhelming majority of cases, resilient to the setbacks that 18 months of a pandemic have thrown them. In this episode, we’re going to be looking at some of the big questions that come up time and again, with reference to the previous episodes in this season. This week is the Season 2 finale

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47:20

S2 Ep41: Growing Motivated: How we can develop and...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/07/02

"Studying’s boring. I’ve already done enough. The test’s not for ages. The teacher told us it wasn’t important. What’s the point, I’m rubbish anyway?" I could go on with the list of typical student reactions to the prospect of revision. Not only have I heard them from my own children and other students, but I know for a fact I churned a few of these out to my parents all those years ago. But is this as easy to dismiss as a stereotypical teen response or is there something that we can do to help

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66:23

S2 Ep40: Note Bene: Distilling and organising notes...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/06/18

There’s something comforting about seeing a teen’s notepad with actual notes inside it! Of course, the occasional diagram has its place too. The written word reassures us that they are working. Simply the more notes, the harder they’re working. After all, that’s how they did it in my day. However there are a number of ways of presenting information: from companies trying to persuade us their products are more effective than another to Professor Chris Whitty and the Covid-updates. So is the long

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51:50

S2 Ep39: At Home With MARGE: Exploring Shimamura's...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/06/11

Teaching and learning are something that has been happening since the dawn of time – or thereabouts. And we do it all the time in non-school contexts, as do our children. But that doesn’t mean, necessarily that the things we need to learn stick, especially when there is an entire world of excitement and interest out there competing for our attention. So, just how can we focus our efforts and be more deliberate about our learning? This week we’re looking at what was called a whole-brain learning

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45:04

S2 Ep38: The Balancing Act: Student stress and future...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/06/04

In normal times, exams can be a cause of stress and anxiety for students. Even those students who have studied and you’d think are well prepared are subjected to the mounting pressure. In fact, these abnormal times are no different. Exams have been replaced with Teacher Assessment and a process that for some feels uncertain and perhaps even out of their control. However, a significant number of schools have finished gathering evidence and many students have been released. But, given the interruption

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31:05

S2 Ep37: Project Revision: Project Management skills...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/05/28

The end of the academic year is upon us. For GCSE and A Level students, the worst is now over. Many have finished their courses and looking forward to a couple of extra weeks of the British summer. However, for other year groups throughout secondary school, just over the horizon looms the prospect of end-of-year exams. Typically, schools use these as an introduction to the high-stakes terminal exams they’ll face later. They can also serve as a fantastic proving ground for how our young people will

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43:42

S2 Ep36: Constant Challenge: Striving for consistency...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/05/24

The pandemic has resulted in canceled exams for hundreds of thousands of pupils across the UK. In their place, we have Teacher Assessed Grades; where teachers are using their professional and holistic judgment to determine the level that a student is performing at. On the face of it at all sounds relatively straightforward. However, as we get closer to the deadlines, and as teachers, students and parents grapple with the realities of not having terminal exams, a myriad of complexities and questions

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50:03

S2 Ep35: Burden Of Proof: Evidence in teacher...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/05/14

In any normal year, the GCSE and A Level exam period would be starting about now. But, there’s scarcely any need to point out that this isn’t a normal year! You might be forgiven for thinking that in the absence of exams there would be less pressure and a distinct lack of need to revise. However, across the country – but to varying degrees – schools are rolling out assessments in a bid to secure much-needed evidence for grades. So just was is it about the cancelled exams that is giving rise to the

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36:34

S2 Ep34: We've Got Chemistry: GCSE study tips and advice

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/05/07

Between finding things that explode or pop or fizzle and trying to not set notes alight with Bunsen burners many of us will have fond memories of Chemistry lessons. But it's not all parlour tricks and safety goggles, there’s a considerable amount of content to be learnt. Between the scientific terms and symbols, it can feel like an alien language for students and parents alike. So, just what are the best study methods to yield good results? This week's podcast episode is looking at Chemistry, why

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48:54

S2 Ep33: Exam Conditions: Consistency and quality...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2021/04/30

As we’re now well into the swing of the Summer term, the end is firmly – and finally – in sight for our GCSE and A Level students. Unfortunately for many, that goal post can still seem a little blurry. We know that, like last year, disrupted and unequal access to schooling has resulted in the cancellation of exams. We also know that teachers will be making the assessment of grades. But just what are the implications for our young people? This week we’re looking at the alternative arrangements for

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