Study & Revision Success Pack

A Practical Guide for Dyslexic Learners | Ages 11–16

Different Minds. Brighter Futures.

Does your child find revision overwhelming, struggle to remember what they have studied, or feel unsure where to begin when exams are approaching?

The Study & Revision Success Pack from Dyslexia Services is designed to help students aged 11–16 discover practical ways to organise information, revise more effectively and build confidence in their learning.

With clear explanations, worked examples, printable activities and practical strategies, students can explore different revision methods and discover which approaches help them understand and remember information.

What’s included?

📘 Student Workbook

A practical guide covering:

• Visual revision techniques, including mind maps, diagrams, timelines and charts.

• Making notes clearer and easier to remember.

• Listening, speaking, audiobooks and text-to-speech.

• Revision cards, self-quizzing and practice questions.

• Memory tricks, rhymes, mnemonics and creative techniques.

• Revision timetables and manageable study sessions.

• Exam preparation, understanding command words and building confidence.

• Subject-specific revision ideas for English, maths, science, history and geography.

• Useful online learning resources and a personal revision action plan.

📝 Printable Revision Templates

Ready-to-use resources to help students put their learning into practice, including mind maps, flow charts, timelines, comparison tables, revision cards, weekly planners, topic trackers and reflection sheets.

💡 Revision Success Bonus Toolkit

Extra support to help students get started and keep going, including:

• A “What Should I Do Today?” revision selector.

• A Revision Rescue Kit for difficult moments.

• An Exam Question Decoder.

• A practical 14-Day Revision Challenge.

• A dyslexia-friendly digital study toolkit.

• A guide for parents, carers, teachers and tutors.

• A Personal Revision Toolkit to help students choose their own strategies.

💻 Interactive Revision Planner

A digital planning tool that allows students to select a subject, choose a topic, pick a revision method and plan how they will test what they remember.

Why choose this pack?

✔ Practical and accessible: Clear sections and manageable activities help students approach revision one step at a time.

✔ Different methods to explore: Students can experiment with visual, written, listening, speaking and active-recall techniques.

✔ Encourages independence: Helps students take an active role in planning their revision and reviewing their progress.

✔ Useful beyond one exam: The strategies can be adapted for different subjects, tests and stages of secondary school.

✔ Support for the whole family: Parents, carers and educators also receive guidance on encouraging confidence and independence.

Who is it for?

Ideal for students aged 11–16, particularly dyslexic learners who would benefit from exploring different ways to study and revise. It can also be useful for parents, teachers, tutors and other adults supporting young people with their learning.

Every student is different. There is no single revision method that works for everyone, so this pack encourages students to try different approaches, test what they remember and build a routine that suits their needs.

Help your child take the next step

Revision does not have to mean hours of copying notes or feeling overwhelmed. With the right tools, a manageable plan and encouragement, students can develop more effective study habits and grow in confidence.

Study & Revision Success Pack — practical tools, extra support and more confidence for the school years ahead.

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