--- title: "Year 11 Information for Parents" url: "https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/curriculum/year-11" school: "Sir William Stanier School" --- # Year 11 - How to Help Your Child Succeed at GCSE # Working Together for Success Year 11 is a key year. GCSE results shape college, apprenticeship and career opportunities. Parents and carers play an important role. Consistent encouragement, structure and reassurance at home make a real difference. --- ## Year 11 2026 Notices - [May 2026 - Letter to Parents / Carers - Exam Preparation](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/files/Year_11_Exam_Preparation_Letter_(1).pdf) --- ## What Makes the Biggest Difference? ### ✔ A Clear Revision Routine Encourage short, focused sessions (45–60 minutes). Little and often is more effective than last-minute cramming. ### ✔ Active Revision The most effective revision involves: - Practising exam questions - Self-testing (flashcards, quizzes) - Revising from memory, not just rereading notes - Reviewing mistakes and improving answers ### ✔ Talking About Learning Ask: - What topic are you revising this week? - What exam question did you practise today? - What did you find challenging? Explaining learning strengthens understanding. ### ✔ Supporting Wellbeing Sleep, healthy routines and breaks improve memory and concentration. --- ## High-Quality Revision Resources These sites focus specifically on effective GCSE revision: ### Revision Content & Quizzes - **BBC Bitesize** – Clear summaries, quizzes and exam-style practice - **Seneca Learning** – Interactive revision and recall practice - **Quizlet** – Flashcards and retrieval practice --- ### Past Papers & Exam Practice Practising past papers is one of the most effective revision strategies. These are available free from school. Students should: - Complete questions under timed conditions - Check mark schemes carefully - Improve answers based on examiner guidance --- ### Revision Planning Tools - **Get Revising Study Planner** - Printable GCSE revision timetables (available from school) --- ## Need Support? If your child is unsure how to revise effectively or feels overwhelmed, please contact school. We provide revision sessions, intervention and exam preparation support throughout the year. --- ## Our Aim Through high-quality teaching, structured revision support and strong home–school partnership, we aim to ensure every Year 11 student feels prepared, confident and ready to succeed. ### Parent Info - [Admissions](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/admissions) - [Term Dates](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/termdates) - [Attendance](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/Attendance) - [School Day](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/school-day) - [Uniform](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/uniform) - [Mobile Phones](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/pouches-for-mobile-phones) - [Safeguarding](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/pastoral-care/safeguarding) - [SEND & Inclusion](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/send-inclusion) - [E-Safety](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/e-safety) - [Year 7 - Welcome Pack](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/year7welcomepack) - [Year 11 - Information for Parents](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/curriculum/year-11) - [Parent Support Hub](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/support-hub) ![](https://files.schudio.com/sir-william-stanier-school/images/logo/SWS_Logo_1_-removebg-preview_(1).png) **Sir William Stanier School** Coronation Street Crewe Cheshire CW1 4EB 01270 660880 office@sws.cheshire.sch.uk ### Useful Links: - [Contact Us](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/contact-us) - [Safeguarding](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/pastoral-care/safeguarding) - [Policies](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/about-us/policies) - [SEND](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/parents/send-inclusion) ![The Learning Partnership Trust](https://files.schudio.com/sir-william-stanier-school/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(1).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company No.07538467 © Copyright 2020–2026 Sir William Stanier School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.sirwilliamstanier.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)