For many KS2 pupils, tests (especially SATs or 11+ style assessments) can feel big and confusing.
Revision guides:
Break learning into small, friendly chunks
Use clear headings, pictures, and short explanations
Help children see that they already know some of the work
This builds confidence and reduces anxiety — which is just as important as the content itself.
A good revision guide:
Focuses on key skills (grammar, spelling, maths methods, reading skills)
Matches what is actually tested
Avoids unnecessary or advanced content that can confuse pupils
This keeps revision purposeful rather than overwhelming.
One of the biggest aims of KS2 is preparing pupils for secondary school.
Revision guides help children:
Learn to work independently for short periods
Check answers and spot mistakes
Build responsibility for their own learning
This is a gentle introduction to the independence they’ll need in Year 7.
Many parents want to help but aren’t sure how.
Revision guides:
Provide clear explanations parents can follow
Reduce stress at home by giving structure to revision time
Stop revision sessions turning into arguments or confusion
This leads to calmer, more positive learning at home.
Children at KS2 need to see things again and again.
Revision guides:
Revisit key ideas in different ways
Include short questions and quick checks
Help knowledge move from short-term to long-term memory
This repetition is vital for building secure understanding.
Confidence plays a huge role in how well children perform.
When pupils use revision guides, they:
Recognise question types
Feel familiar with the layout of tests
Go into assessments feeling prepared, not panicked
A confident child is far more likely to show what they can really do.
Used little and often, they are a powerful support tool, not a pressure tool.