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Coaching and University Support

We believe that regular one-to-one coaching is transformational, helping pupils to identify their goals, challenges and strengths, and empowering them to take responsibility for their personal and academic development. It provides tailored, personalised support leading to sustained academic achievement and a stronger foundation for future success.

All our pupils enrolled in full-time schooling receive weekly individual coaching sessions throughout their time with us. Coaching is an integral part of our enrichment programme, but also available outside the enrichment programme as a standalone programme available to part-time and external pupils.

UK University Support
University Students UK

Key Stage 3 pupils Academic Year Coaching ​

Inclusive to pupils enrolled in fulltime schooling or our enrichment programme; available as a standalone programme to part-time and external pupils.

At Key Stage 3, our weekly coaching sessions focus on developing strong independent study and organisational skills as well as a resilient mindset, supporting pupils to take responsibility for their learning. We support pupils to become adept independent learners and help them build a study schedule and daily routines which are tailored to their needs and prioritise well-being. As pupils look forward to the next steps in their education, we support them with selecting GCSEs or continuing with the next steps in their education.

GCSE pupils Academic Year Coaching​

Inclusive to pupils enrolled in fulltime schooling or our enrichment programme; available as a standalone programme to part-time and external pupils.

At GCSE level our weekly coaching sessions focus on developing strong independent study and organisational skills as well as a resilient mindset, supporting pupils to take responsibility for their learning and helping to prepare them for examinations. We help them build a study schedule and daily routines which are tailored to their needs and prioritise well-being. As pupils look forward to the next steps in their education, we support them with careers and academic guidance, and in particular support them as they make choices about A level subjects, ensuring the choices they make about their next steps are well-informed.

Online University Students
British University Students

A level pupils Academic Year Coaching

Inclusive to pupils enrolled in fulltime schooling or our enrichment programme; available as a standalone programme to part-time and external pupils.

At A level, our coaches support our pupils’ focus on what future success means to them, then work with them to ensure that their study habits and wider academic resumes are aligned with achieving those goals. The focus is on empowering pupils to take responsibility for their progress, and to embed healthy foundations in place to support their personal growth, including healthy sleep patterns and a good diet and exercise, making sure they’re ready for independent life. Most of our pupils go on to university after completing A levels with us, and our A level coaches support pupils as they work through UK and overseas university applications. They support them as they select their course and university, compile their applications, write personal statements or college essays and prepare for university interviews.

Preparation courses

We offer preparation courses for many key university admissions examinations as part of our Elective Programme, including: Oxbridge prep, STEP, TMUA, MAT, PAT, TSA, HAT, LNAT, IELTS

Elective courses

We offer a range of challenging elective courses which give pupils the opportunity to explore subjects which they might encounter on a degree course and showcase their appetite for extended learning.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

We offer the EPQ to help pupils evidence the depth of their interest in a particular field and their ability to work independently.

Careers Talk Programme (EPQ)

We inspire students to explore different degree courses and careers through our Careers Talk Programme, in which expert speakers introduce pupils to their field of work and talk through how to enter their profession.

Shared experiences from university students

We invite university students into the school to talk about their experience of their course and university, providing information and aspiration to our current students as they look to the future.

Online university fairs

We hold an online university fair where we invite the admissions teams from a wide range of universities to speak to our pupils about their institutions and answer any questions they might have.

Oxbridge Club

We hold a weekly Oxbridge Club where pupils can experience the tutorial style of teaching favoured by some of the top UK universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and explore academic areas related to their chosen degree course.

Interview preparation and practice

We offer interview preparation along with practice interviews for pupils applying to courses which require interviews as part of the admissions process.

Dedicated University Coaching​

While all of our pupils receiving A level academic year coaching receive university support as part of their weekly coaching, some pupils choose to additionally take more intensive university support; also available as a standalone programme to part-time and external pupils.

Pupils enrolled in our dedicated university support receive a bespoke plan to help them identify and successfully target their ideal courses and universities. We begin with a needs analysis to determine a programme, which will typically cover some of the following, additionally to the standard universities provision:

  • Careers and skills profiling – we use a range of tools to support students in reflecting on their strengths and where these may take them.
  • An academic resume review to determine gaps, with a personalised list of profile-enhancing academic extension suggested, including reading and supplementary study.
  • Support in identifying and applying for suitable work experience, internship or volunteering positions.
  • Dedicated support with US university choice and application, including essay support
  • Interview preparation with a series of practice interviews and performance feedback

We have a specialist US universities coach, specialist Oxbridge coaches, and a wealth of experience in navigating the UCAS system for both international and UK-based pupils.

University Students
University Support for Students

Coaching and Coordination​

Some families already have bespoke educational provision in place for their child, but managing this provision and ensuring it is fit for purpose can be a challenge for parents who are not education specialists. Through our coaching and coordination programme, we provide oversight and quality assurance for any tuition that is in place, offer new or replacement teachers for subjects where the pupil needs additional or alternative support, and coordination with the school and/or any medical or SEND professionals, as applicable.

Each family is assigned a dedicated coach who meets weekly with the pupil to check their learning is on track and to provide support and guidance on managing their learning and well-being, and developing their academic profile. The coach also liaises with all other parties and updates parents as required.

  • Weekly coaching sessions
  • Quality assurance of external tutors
  • Coordination of tuition and extra-curricular commitments
  • Liaison with medical & SEND professionals and/or a school, if applicable
  • Support from our SENDCo, if required
  • Universities guidance, if required
  • Exams entrance, if required

Our Coaching Team

Our learning coaches are all experienced teachers with coaching qualifications or extensive experience in supporting and mentoring pupils.

Student Coaching and University Support

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