West Lancashire College's GCSE students were boosted by motivational guest speakers ahead of their exams
College students have benefited from workshops by two external speakers as they prepare for GCSE exams.
GCSE students took part in a series of workshops designed to boost confidence, skills and exam readiness.
Natacha Shakil, a maths and mastery specialist, delivered three sessions for West Lancashire College’s GCSE maths students, building on its work with CanDoMaths.
Her workshops focused on developing a strong growth mindset and empowering students to believe in their ability to succeed in maths.
Through practical activities and discussion, Natacha explored key themes including motivation, resilience, manifestation and effective exam techniques.
She also introduced simple and accessible maths strategies, highlighting real-world applications of maths, and addressed common barriers to learning.
With exams approaching, the sessions emphasised the importance of confidence, attitude and perseverance in achieving personal bests and making meaningful progress.
The college’s English GCSE students benefited from a series of creative writing workshops led by Nathan Parker, an independent author and spoken word artist.
He worked closely with students to support the development of their storytelling and narrative writing skills in preparation for exams.
The sessions provided students with practical writing techniques, expert guidance and encouragement to refine their ideas and express themselves with confidence.
They helped students build creativity, strengthen their written communication and feel more prepared for their exam narratives.
Alex Huskisson, head of adult skills, said: “These workshops provided our GCSE students with valuable inspiration and practical tools at a crucial point in the academic year. Both Natacha and Nathan brought energy, expertise and encouragement into Hope Theatre, helping students build confidence, resilience and belief in their own abilities as they prepare for their exams.”