Year 11 Revision

Year 11 is a big year. With GCSE exams and revision, decisions to be made about next steps, and moving on to new 6th forms, colleges, and training providers, it is easy to become overwhelmed. At Lift Ryde, we prepare our Year 11 students with all of the information they will need to lead successful and fulfilled lives. On this page, Year 11 students, parents and carers will find some useful tips on how to make the most of this vital year. From study tips and revision timetables, to stress management and holiday and evening booster sessions, we hope that the information shared below helps our Year 11s to shine in their final year at Lift Ryde. We encourage families to also look over this information to help support their children in feeling prepared, confident, and calm in the run-up to exams.

Our commitment

At Lift Ryde, we believe every student can achieve exceptional outcomes. Year 11 is a pivotal stage in every young person's education, and we are committed to working in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure every student fulfils their potential.

Our commitment is to provide every student with the highest quality teaching, expert guidance, and personalised support so they can achieve the very best GCSE results of which they are capable. We will maintain high expectations, carefully monitor progress, provide timely intervention, and ensure students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in their examinations.

We are equally committed to preparing students for life beyond Year 11. Through high-quality careers education, meaningful guidance, and opportunities to develop independence and resilience, we will ensure every student is ready to take their next step with confidence—whether that is into sixth form, further education, an apprenticeship, or employment.

Our ambition goes beyond academic success. We want every student to leave Lift Ryde as a curious, resilient, and compassionate young person who embraces challenge, thinks critically, and continues to learn throughout their life. By fostering strong character alongside academic excellence, we equip our students with the knowledge, habits, and values they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

We recognise that students achieve their best when school and home work together. We therefore commit to communicating openly, celebrating success, responding quickly when additional support is needed, and working alongside families to ensure every young person is known, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Together, we will ensure that every Year 11 student leaves Lift Ryde with excellent qualifications, ambitious aspirations, and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their community and beyond.

Year 11 Welcome Pack

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Easter Holidays Revision Sessions

These are the Year 11 Revision Booster Sessions being offered during the second week of the Easter holidays.

These sessions are open to everyone and are crucial in preparing students for the upcoming summer exams.

Please encourage your child to attend, as the first exam is fast approaching on 7th May.

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Tuesday 7th April

AM Session (9.00-11.45am) - Maths, Enterprise, iMedia

PM Session (12.15-3.00pm) - Computer Science, Triple Biology, Science

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Wednesday 8th April

AM Session (9.00-11.45am) - Music, Sport, Health and Social Care, Art/Photography (Starts 10.00am)

PM Session (12.15-3.00pm) - Art/Photography (Finishes 2.00pm)

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Thursday 9th April

AM Session (9.00-11.45am) - Geography, Art/Photography (Starts 10.00am)

PM Session (12.15-3.00pm) - English

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Friday 10th April

AM Session (9.00-11.45am) - French, Citizenship, History, Art/Photography (Starts 10.00am)

PM Session (12.15-3.00pm) - French, RE, Drama, Art/Photography (Finishes 2.00pm)

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Please also see the timetable below for our weekly online GCSE English booster sessions:

Exam Preparation

Using PiXL parent pamphlets is a strategy designed to help students develop exam related stamina and resilience in the period before they take their exams. Research shows that many students face mental health issues and struggle to deal with pressure, expectations and the feelings of overwhelm.

Students will be sitting exams for a longer period which will be harder. Students need to understand how to look after themselves, both physically and mentally, by developing healthy habits, so they are in the best possible state to perform.

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Exam Stress

Pleases see this video which may help support students with exam stress.

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Revision Timetable

The below slides will help you to create an effective revision timetable.

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