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How to Answer GCSE History Source Questions (Without Just Describing Them)

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22 April 20256 min read

Source questions are where students leak the most marks — almost always because they describe instead of evaluate. Here is the approach I teach to fix it.

Revision5 min read

Building a Revision Timetable That Actually Works

A revision plan only helps if it survives contact with a real teenager's week. Here is how to build one that is realistic, balanced and genuinely effective.

14 March 2025Read

Parents4 min read

Why History Is One of the Most Valuable Subjects Your Child Can Study

Beyond the exam grade, History teaches a set of skills that universities and employers prize. Here is what your child is really learning.

2 February 2025Read