Keep your books in one place and organise them per subject so in Year 11 you don't have to spend ages looking for every book you've ever used to revise and so you can easily use them for homeworks. Have a neat working space and use Post-it Notes to help you clear your head of what you have to do and Blue Tac to put useful work on your walls.

Use your planner and try to do things the night they're set. Check your planner regularly to avoid missing deadlines. In the Upper School, get every CGP guide or help book available for your course ASAP as they explain everything well and really help with homework.

Make sure you have a clear work space, which is a quiet environment to help you concentrate better.

Use a folder and flashcards in topic envelopes. Before each common test you should have a good set of notes.

Make your notes as you go along, building up your revision folder. It makes life so much easier because when it comes to Easter in Year 11 you are able to do lots of past papers, applying the knowledge to exam-style questions, maximising your chance of achieving the best grade.

Create a revision folder in Year 10, using dividers to separate each subject. Make notes frequently, i.e. after school every day or most days of the school week, and start putting them in the folder. Get loads of past papers, labelling them if needed. Make sure you know where everything is and do not bundle everything into one single folder.

Do your homework as you get it.

Concentrate and get at least 8 hours sleep so you're not tired or distracted. Ask questions and don't worry if the question sounds stupid. If you're struggling, share your doubts with your teacher.