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FAQ's
Please can you give me some more information on what happens in the coaching sessions as part of the Revision Coaching service
Our revision coaching service is designed to improve wellbeing at the same time as academic outcomes. We truly believe these two improvements go hand in hand and therefore this service takes both elements equally seriously.
Initially, your coach will go into our top tips, tricks, resources and strategies and will personalise them so that they specifically resonate and add significant value to your teenager. However, this really is only the start. After they have worked through our essential information they will provide a much more mentorship, organisational, and bespoke service to your teenager. In their regular sessions they will evaluate how the plan for the previous week went, create a new and improved plan for the coming week and then embark on some revision together. This is all underpinned by the relationship being something that helps your teenager to feel more motivated, more in control and more positive generally whilst holding them accountable throughout. We get told time and time again that this service really does alleviate a lot of the stresses associated with the GCSEs off the family as a whole which we are really proud to do.
Please can you give me more information on how the Subject Specific Tutoring works
We aim to provide the highest quality tutoring for an affordable price. We believe that the single most important component of a great tutoring relationship is the rapport. Thus, our service focuses on finding the best tutor for your child specifically rather than the tutor with the most impressive qualifications. Therefore, we have constructed a large database of young adult tutors who relate to our clients and are coached in the ILS learning and mindset techniques so that they are able to create a clear plan that takes your teenager from point A (where they are) to point B (where they want to be).
How do you accommodate students with diverse learning needs and/or diagnoses?
It is important to acknowledge how differing learning needs and/or diagnoses manifest in diverse ways. Thus, we make a conscious point of not profiling our students based on their diagnoses. However, this is not to suggest that we do not significantly alter how we work to suit the best interests of our clients. Thus, during every compatibility call we attempt to learn as much as we can about the student and then alter our process accordingly. Furthermore, if in the unlikely event we do not feel like we will be able to benefit your child we will let you know.
What if we do not get on with the tutor?
We have many different tutors to choose from at ILS. Therefore, we encourage our clients to find the tutor that is right for them. Consequently, if this means trialing several different tutors (at the discounted trial rate) we are very happy for you to do so.
What if we cannot afford your prices?
We created this business to redress the disparity of opportunity in the education system. Whilst we are a small business, rather than a charity, we are still committed to helping as many people as possible. Thus, if our prices are too high for your circumstances we will be more than happy to arrange a discount on a case by case basis.
Can my child meet you first without committing?
Absolutely. Often, students are hesitant to commit to the service before meeting us as we can easily be confused for just another boring tutor or as replicating the same old unhelpful, rigid revision techniques which have not helped them in the past. Thus, there are absolutely no contracts or commitments, your teenager is able to try out either of our services without having to continue unless all parties decide it will be worthwhile.
How are you different to the revision practice my child's school already provides?
We commend any schools that provide students with frameworks and guides for revision. Furthermore, some schools emphasise the importance of mindset which we deem essential to effective learning. However, due to the constraints on the school system, schools are not able to provide the personalised, one-to-one service that is integral to learning how each individual can become a truly effective independent learner. We can honestly say that every single one of our sessions to date has been different and schools are simply unable to provide this bespoke service. Unfortunately, the rigid manner in which revision is often taught has adverse effects, dis-empowering students. We see our service as essential for unlocking the true potential of any student.
When do you offer sessions?
We work seven days a week and will be happy to accommodate your schedule to the best of our abilities.
How can we as parents be involved in the revision coaching process?
We believe it is crucial to involve parents/guardians in the right manner as the GCSEs impact the whole family. Parents/guardians are invited to meet the coach in the first and final parts of the taster session where they can ask any of their questions. Additionally, we ask a parent/guardian to be present for the final 15 minutes of any mindset sessions. Finally, we send out a personalised report to all of our clients at the end of each month with the intention of really keeping everyone on the same page so that we can make pro-active changes where we all believe it would prove beneficial.