Skills Journey

The Skills Journey is a 1:1 programme that gives students the study skills needed for success in tests and GCSEs.

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Why the Skills Journey

The Skills Journey helps students to develop Executive Function skills and become organised, self-sufficient learners.

Self-confidence

Teaching students how to learn builds a strong foundation for success in public exams.

Enhanced independence and responsibility

Understanding how to plan, prioritise and manage tasks helps students to become independent, self-sufficient learners.

Reduced stress and anxiety

Helping students to manage their workload and responsibilities reduces the stress and anxiety that comes with busy school schedules.

The framework

The Skills Journey is built on a framework of eleven Executive Function skills developed in collaboration with Esther Demery, a trained EF and ADHD coach.

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How it works

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Step 1

Find the perfect mentor

After getting to know your child, we’ll suggest a mentor pairing based on relevant experiences, backgrounds and matching interests. Our mentors span a huge range of backgrounds from working at the Civil Service and Netflix, to the world of journalism and the West End.

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Step 2

Start the handbook

Using a framework developed in collaboration with Esther Demery, students work through our extensive Skills Handbook. The 130-page booklet includes sessions guides, fun exercises and reflection areas to embed learning that focus on developing each of the Executive Function skills.

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Step 3

Monitor progress and next steps

You will receive progress reports following each of the 12 sessions from your mentor and regular check-ins from our team. This ensures you have oversight over the process and that we’re working towards the results you’re looking for. 

Take a look inside the Skills Journey workbook

You can download a selection of sample sessions from the 130-page booklet that mentors work from, including guides, exercises and follow-up resources.

Our mentors

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Frequently asked questions

  • The programme is for children aged 11 to 16, with the delivery tailored accordingly.

  • Once a week for 12 weeks.

  • We've designed the Skills Journey with the help of Esther Demery.

  • Mentors follow our Skills Handbook with sessions covering each of the eleven Executive Function skills, following the framework built in collaboration with Esther Demery.

  • Almost always we recommend a hybrid approach. The first session is wherever possible in person, to establish a good rapport and thenceforth online to make scheduling easier.

  • We don't expect you to want or need to change your mentor. Families are permitted one change if things aren't working effectively.

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Speak to the team about the Skills Journey

Fill out the short form and one of our client managers will be in touch to discuss how best to support your child.