Student Case Study

From Overwhelmed to Exam-Ready: An Easter Workshop Success Story

When A signed up for my Easter Intensive Revision Workshop, they were in full panic mode. The final exams were fast approaching, and English felt like an uphill battle. Their mock results were disappointing, feedback from school felt vague, and they just didn’t know where to start.

In their words? “I’m revising, but nothing’s sticking — I’m not even sure how to revise for English.”

That’s exactly what the workshop was designed to solve.

Over the course of the intensive, we didn’t just throw practice papers at them. We unpacked each exam question with clarity.
We tackled Paper 1 and Paper 2 using proven examiner strategies.
We practised under timed conditions, and more importantly, we talked through why answers worked — and how to level up.

By the end of the workshop, A’s mindset had completely shifted. Instead of guessing what examiners wanted, they had a clear, practical roadmap. They knew how to plan a response, what to look for in texts, and how to express their ideas with precision.

Their biggest takeaway?

“I’ve done so many past papers before, but this was the first time I actually understood what I was doing. Now I feel ready.”

That’s what these intensives are all about.
Not just throwing more revision at students — but showing them exactly how to turn effort into results.