Revision and Equipment Guides
At Darland High School, we place a strong emphasis on exam preparation and effective revision, ensuring that students feel confident, supported and well prepared. Throughout the year, we offer a range of revision sessions for students in Years 10 and 11, alongside pre-exam information evenings for parents and carers, designed to help everyone understand how best to support learning at home. Subject teachers and department staff provide high-quality revision materials, clear guidance and structured approaches, including revision guides, timetables and top tips tailored to individual subjects. We recognise that exam periods can be challenging, and our experienced staff are committed to supporting students’ wellbeing as well as their academic progress. Our aim is for every student to achieve their full potential, and we are always here to help. You may find the links below helpful.
- Easter 2025 Revision School Timetable (151 KB)
- Revision Tips and Ideas Booklet (1 MB)
- Exam Equipment and Checklist (186 KB)
- How to Improve from a D to a C Grade (462 KB)
Coping with Pre-Exam Stress
The following are useful websites if your child is suffering with stress prior to their GCSE Exams:
YoungMinds
How to Deal with Exam Stress
YoungMinds Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Please note that opening hours may apply)
NHS England
Help your child beat exam stress
The NHS has put together a page of a few simple and easy to use tips for parents.
Mind
Exam stress for 11-18 year olds
Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Childline
Preparing for exams
Exam stress and pressure
Childline Helpline: 0800 1111
Headspace
Headspace Wellness App
The Headspace Wellness app can help you to practice simple mindfulness skills. The app also has a ‘buddy system’ which can help connect you with your friends to motivate each other along your meditation journey.
Documents to for all pupils working towards certified qualifications (e.g. GCSEs). Please Read:
- Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ): Information for candidates
- Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ): Exam room posters
School Policies
- Controlled Assessment Policy (235 KB)
- Examination Appeals Policy (204 KB)
- Examinations Policy (628 KB)
Data shared with the Department for Education’s Learning Records Service
The school’s Privacy Notice confirms that for the purposes of issuing a Unique Learner Number, it shares personal information about year 10 pupils with the Department for Education’s Learning Records Service.
A pupil’s Unique Learner Number links to all learning, wherever it is undertaken. It can be thought of as the educational equivalent of the National Insurance (NI) number. This Privacy Notice summarises the information held by the Learning Records Service, why it is held and the third parties with whom the data may be shared.