Websites & articles
The Learning Scientists
The single best starting point for evidence-based study strategies. Free downloadable posters, podcasts, and plain-English summaries of the research. Written by cognitive psychologists, but designed to be genuinely readable.
How to Remember Anything Forever
A beautifully illustrated, interactive comic that explains spaced repetition from scratch. Takes about 20 minutes and genuinely changes how you think about revision. Perfect for students aged 10 and up.
EEF Teaching & Learning Toolkit
The Education Endowment Foundation ranks dozens of teaching strategies by evidence strength and cost-effectiveness. An invaluable reference for teachers and any parent wanting to understand what actually works in schools.
APA: Improving Students' Learning
The American Psychological Association's accessible summary of ten techniques ranked by research effectiveness. Highlights which popular study habits are surprisingly weak — and which are remarkably powerful.
BBC Bitesize
Free, curriculum-aligned revision content for Key Stage 1 through GCSE. Especially useful for 11+ preparation — covers English, Maths, and Science with quizzes built in for retrieval practice.
Understood: Working Memory Explained
A clear, jargon-free guide to working memory — what it is, how it affects learning, and what to do when a child struggles with it. Essential reading for parents of children who find it hard to follow multi-step instructions.
Videos worth watching
Marty Lobdell – Study Less, Study Smart
One of the most-watched study skills videos of all time — and for good reason. Practical, funny, and full of immediately usable advice on how to study in shorter, more focused bursts.
TED-Ed: The Power of Believing You Can Improve
Carol Dweck's landmark talk on growth mindset — the idea that believing your abilities can grow actually makes them grow. Accessible for older primary students and essential viewing for parents and teachers.
Spaced Repetition: How to Never Forget Anything
A clear, student-friendly explainer on spaced repetition and the forgetting curve. Shows exactly how to build a simple revision schedule using the technique — no apps required.
Retrieval Practice: The Research and the Classroom
A talk aimed at educators on how to embed retrieval practice into lessons and homework. Packed with practical classroom strategies that parents can also adapt for home study sessions.