10 Tips for Parents: Helping Your Child Prepare for NGSA

Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. As NGSA approaches, your support can make all the difference. Here are ten ways to help your child feel prepared and confident:

1. Create a Routine Establish a consistent schedule for studying, sleeping, and relaxing.
2. Ensure a Healthy Diet Nutritious meals help boost concentration, memory, and energy.
3. Minimize Distractions Provide a quiet, organized space where your child can focus.
4. Encourage Rest Ensure they get enough sleep—rest is just as important as revision.
5. Practice Past Papers Together Work through questions together and talk about the strategies used.
6. Stay Positive Avoid pressure. Encourage them and remind them that you’re proud no matter what.
7. Listen to Their Concerns Be available for chats, especially if they’re feeling nervous or overwhelmed.
8. Celebrate Effort, Not Just Results Recognize the hard work they’re putting in, not just the outcome.
9. Limit Screen Time Help them manage distractions from phones, TVs, or games during study periods.
10. Stay Involved Communicate with teachers and stay updated on their progress and needs.