Why your child might need a Personal Coach (even if they already have a tutor)

Your child is working hard. They attend their lessons, complete their homework, and put in the effort... but something's still not clicking.

Maybe they understand the material but cannot seem to retain it. Maybe they are overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Or maybe they are capable, but exam anxiety is holding them back.

Here's what many do not realise: academic success isn't just about knowing the content—it's about knowing how to learn, how to manage time, and how to stay confident under pressure.

That's where personal coaching makes all the difference.

At Cambridge Online Tuition, we offer personalised coaching as a standalone service—whether your child is tutored by us, tutored elsewhere, or not receiving tutoring at all. Sometimes, what students need is someone to teach them how to study effectively, stay organised, and believe in themselves.

Let's explore how coaching transforms academic performance—and why it might be exactly what your child needs.

What Is Personal Coaching for Students?

Personal coaching focuses on the whole student, not just one subject.

A coach helps your child:

- Develop effective study habits and revision techniques

- Manage their time and stay organised

- Build confidence and overcome academic anxiety

- Set realistic goals and create actionable plans

- Learn how to learn so they retain information better

- Stay accountable and motivated between study sessions

Coaching isn't about teaching maths or English—it's about teaching your child the skills and strategies they need to succeed in all their subjects.

Tutoring Focuses on Subject Content

A tutor helps your child:

- Understand specific topics in maths, science, English, or other subjects

- Complete homework and assignments

- Prepare for exams with targeted practice

Tutoring is subject-specific. It's about mastering the material.

Coaching Focuses on Learning Skills

A coach helps your child:

- Discover study methods that work for their brain

- Break down overwhelming workloads into manageable steps

- Build routines and habits that support consistent progress

- Handle stress, procrastination, and self-doubt

Coaching is student-specific. It's about mastering how to learn.

When Does Your Child Need a Coach?

Coaching is especially powerful for students who:

✅ Understand the material but struggle to retain it– They need proven memory techniques and revision strategies

✅ Feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start– They need help prioritising, planning, and breaking tasks down

✅ Procrastinate or lose motivation – They need accountability and support to stay on track

✅ Know the content but freeze in exams– They need tools to manage anxiety and perform under pressure

✅ Are capable but not reaching their potential – They need confidence-building and goal-setting support

✅ Struggle with time management and organisation – They need systems that work for their lifestyle

If any of these sound like your child, coaching could be the missing piece.

Coaching works beautifully alongside tutoring (whether that's with us or another provider), or we also offer this as a standalone service.

We have seen students transform when they have the right support. They become more confident, more organised, and more successful—not just in exams, but in life.

Book a free consultation today to discuss how coaching can support your child's unique needs and help them thrive academically.

Specialising in time management, confidence building and teaching students how to learn.