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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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S2 Ep12: Revising Boys: A look at why it is...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/11/13

Boys? Well, they're just lazier than girls / don’t try as hard / procrastinate more / need to run around and let off steam. These are some very obvious stereotypes about teen boys that we could call on. And most of us would recognise at least one or two traits in sons – and perhaps other males in your life. Afterall they are stereotypes for a reason: they come up time after time. But there has to be more to it than dismissing an inability to knuckle down to study with the age-old “boys will be boys”

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S2 Ep11: The Study Trinity: Fostering great...

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2020/11/06

We want our children to do well. Teachers want their students to achieve their potential. And I’ve never met a student that is actively trying to fail. Given that we all want the same thing, you’d think that the relationship between the three parties would be harmonious and collaborative. But sometimes those bonds could do with strengthening. This week's episode is looking at the relationship between Parents, Teachers and Students. Nathan McGurl, founder of The Study Buddy is joined by Russell

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S2 Ep10: English Proper: The importance of revising...

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2020/10/30

When it comes to most exam subjects, it seems fairly automatic that revision – for GCSEs at least - is mostly about ways you can retain facts and figures. For many revising English Literature mostly comes down to creating a bank of quotes. And all to often, preparing for English Language is an afterthought on the basis “I speak English, what’s to revise?”. But given that Maths and English Language are often required passes for further education, there must be more to it than that. This week we are

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S2 Ep9: Testing Times: Retrieval Practice and its...

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2020/10/22

As parents we’re often confronted with situations where our teens will tell us, “I just don’t know how to” or “I’m just no good at remembering this”. From our own experiences too, we might have found that we’ll recall some things very easily even from childhood – the rhyme about Henry VIII’s wives – but other things seem to slip through or harder to grasp – what those wives names were. Is there a way that we can help our young people – and possibly ourselves – to better recall the information we’re

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S2 Ep8: Challenging behaviour: Adopting good habits...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/10/15

We know what we need to do to be better at something. Just work a little smarter, procrastinate a little less, start a little earlier, stop checking the phone so much. It’s clear. It makes sense. And it’s for our own benefit. So why then can it be so difficult to make these seemingly simple changes to the way we approach things- and, of course, how our teens approach their studies? In this episode Nathan McGurl is talking about habits and behaviours with Shahroo Izadi. Shahroo is a Behavioural

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39:10

S2 Ep7: Take a breath: Mindfulness and mental...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/10/08

We all have different ways of coping with – if not managing – stress. Perhaps it's the variety of situations we’ve experienced that make us more or less adept to managing pressure. But our young people have had limited opportunity to experience or deal with the kinds of pressure they now find themselves under. So just how can we practically help them to learn how to cope for themselves when we’ve typically tried to solve their problems in the past? In this episode The Study Buddy's Founder is

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40:09

S2 Ep6: Catching up: a look at how best to face into...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/10/01

This year’s GCSE and A-Level students are suffering with a double whammy. They’re facing into future looking questions while also worried about catching up. That’s an awful situation to be in but does that mean it has to be a hopeless one? In this episode The Study Buddy's founder, Nathan McGurl, is talking to Dylan Wiliam about this year’s exams. Given the uncertainty we consider alternatives as well as some practical guidance for parents when it comes to supporting their teens. In a wide

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45:39

S2 Ep5: One size won't fit all: Autism and SEN in...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/09/24

Sometimes it can seem like teens get pushed through a cookie cutter template. But it’s important to remember they are all individuals. Each young person is unique and will approach things in a different way. We seem to have comfortably adopted a view that ‘normal’ exists - albeit within certain parameters. And this is how we have structured the mainstream system. But how does that work for those who are further away from ‘average’? And importantly what can ‘mainstream’ learn from those

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43:54

S2 Ep4: Motivation in teens: how to get it and how to...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/09/17

We’ve all been in a situation where we have something that we need to do, but can’t quite bring ourselves to get on with it. Whether it’s cleaning the car, tackling the under-stairs cupboard or sorting out insurance renewals, there are some things that are difficult to get enthusiastic about. And that’s so often the case with teens and studying. In this episode Nathan McGurl, founder of the Study Buddy, talks to Sam Strickland, Principal at The Dunston School, and VESPA Mindset's Steve Oakes and

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S2 Ep3: Hit the ground running or ease in gently:...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/09/10

In this episode Nathan McGurl talks to Barnaby Lenon and Iain Kilpatrick about how best to approach the year that will have to end in a 'grade' for GCSE and A-Level pupils. The discussion looks both at the practicalities of the year for GCSE and A-Level students in 2021 and also at the purpose of exams. We also look at the role that teachers can - and perhaps should - play in any assessments that could take place for the summer results. In our conversations this week, all of our students were

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S2 Ep2: Well-being in students: External pressure and...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/09/03

In this episode we’re talking about well-being and mental health. Natasha Devon MBE and Dr Dominique Thompson talk to Nathan McGurl, founder of the Study Buddy. In this series we’re following 6 very different students as they work towards their GCSEs in summer 2021. Each week I’ll be catching up with each of them in a 1-2-1 coaching session. Then, a panel of experts will discuss some of the issues that crop up in one of our podcast episodes. Over the past week all of our GCSE students have talked

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23:34

S2 Ep1: Back to school: Is it all doom and gloom for...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/08/27

It’s a new school year! Hurrah..... In the past there might have been a level of nervous excitement about going back – even if every young person in the country would honestly prefer to have a life-long summer holiday. But, 2020 isn’t like any other year. And the return to school for our teens has a Covid-shaped shadow over it. Not only have many of them not stepped foot in a classroom for almost 6 months, but they’ve seen a bit of a debacle with this years’ exams, shifting sands over social

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S1 Ep17: "In It Together": Introducing the students...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/06/25

Meet the six GCSE students that we'll be following to their 2021 exams. In this episode Nathan McGurl, Founder of The Study Buddy, talks to the students who are taking part in the first Study Programme. Over the course of the coming months, Nathan will be talking to these students about what is going well and perhaps not so well and discussing those issues with a panel of experts in series two. So for now, tune in and meet Alex, Anastasia, Joe, Lee, Robyn and Scarlett. What will strike you is

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S1 Ep16: "Take A Leap": The importance of risk taking...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/06/18

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour, co-authors of "The Incredible Teenage Brain". In this episode we hear that the teenage brain is perfectly adapted for what it needs to do! Bettina and Jane discuss autonomy, the vital importance of risk taking and why parenting should follow a consultative model during this time. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and

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S1 Ep15: "Hold The Line": The importance of structure...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/06/11

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with Katharine Birbalsingh, Founder and Headmistress at Michaela Community School, author and speaker. In this episode Katharine discusses why parents must maintain authority and discipline, and why it's something that children need. We cover the importance of forming good habits early on as well as a look at the perils of mobile phones. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips

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S1 Ep14: "Invested Parenting": Why 'teaching' isn't...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/06/04

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with TEDx Speaker and Principal of Surbiton High School, Rebecca Glover. This episode explores styles of parenting, aspects of growth mindset and the importance of failure. You'll come away with an affirmative approach to supporting your child's home study. You'll also see why 'trampoline parenting' is the way to go. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and

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S1 Ep13: "Planning to succeed": Managing studying and...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/05/28

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks about how his straightforward approach to managing studying works. He's going to outline the 5 steps that underpin a successful and meaningful plan. You’ll come away with handy tips as to how you cansupport your teen with scheduling their school workload. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while studying at home – especially for exams and

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S1 Ep12: "The path less trodden": Embracing change...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/05/21

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with former author and growth mindset expert, Will Hussey. You’ll come away with useful insights into the process of learning including Will’s 5 stage roadmap and the 5 character attributes that underpin how we learn. Essential in helping our young people to reach their potential. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while they study from home.

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S1 Ep11: "Big Goals, Small Steps": why goal setting,...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/05/14

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with internationally recognised parenting expert Sue Atkins. You’ll come away with useful insights into transitioning in and out of schooling from home, identifying goals and focussing less on facts and figures, and more on personal development of our young people. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while thye study from home. Find out more

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S1 Ep10: “The Power of Now”: helping our young people...

The Study Sessions: from The Study Buddy ·

2020/05/07

Nathan McGurl, the Founder of the Study Buddy, talks with Dr of Happiness, Andy Cope. You’ll come away with useful insights into how to use the 'four minute rule' to be the best you can be, live in the now and avoid 'kicking your happiness into the long grass'. This podcast series talks to a range of experts, parents and students about studying, with practical tips on surviving and thriving while studying at home. Find out more about The Study Buddy at www.thestudybuddy.com Produced

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