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the study circle

How it works

A clear journey from onboarding to a stronger weekly rhythm.

The mentoring relationship comes first. Plans, reminders and resources make each conversation more useful, but they do not replace the person who knows the student.

After onboarding

A mentor is allocated after onboarding and the initial study diagnostic.

  1. 1

    Mentor allocation

    After completing onboarding and the initial study diagnostic, the family receives relevant mentor information after screening and fit have been reviewed.

  2. 2

    Introductory session

    The mentor learns about the student’s habits, goals, interests, workload and preferred way of working.

  3. 3

    Weekly mentoring cycle

    The student reflects, agrees on priorities and uses planning, practice or resources where they help.

  4. 4

    Monthly skill-focused workshops

    Both plans include workshops that build practical skills such as planning, active recall and assessment preparation.

  5. 5

    Parent progress update

    A mentor-reviewed summary shares appropriate wins, priorities and next steps at the frequency included in the plan.

  6. 6

    End-of-term review

    The family reviews what changed, what still needs support and whether the next term should continue or adjust.

A normal student week

Small decisions, reviewed consistently.

The exact contact changes by plan, but the week follows a simple pattern that keeps responsibility with the student.

Reflect

The student records what happened, upcoming pressure and where help is needed.

Prioritise

The mentor helps define a small number of visible outcomes and one realistic next action.

Practise

The student uses agreed study blocks, questions or resources. An automated reminder may support the rhythm.

Review

Mentor feedback helps the student adjust. The appropriate parent update follows the selected plan.

Roles, contact and response expectations

Support without surveillance or an always-on chat promise.

Mentor contact

Both plans include a dedicated university mentor and introductory session. Study Support includes one 30-minute session per semester. Performance Mentoring includes one 20-minute private check-in each fortnight.

Automated reminders

A reminder can support an agreed action. It does not make a decision, interpret a disclosure or replace mentor feedback.

Response expectations

Mentor responses follow the selected plan and agreed communication rhythm. Messages are not monitored as an instant or emergency service.

Privacy and escalation

Private reflection is not routinely copied to parents. Safety, complaint and boundary concerns are escalated to the responsible team member.

Mentors do not diagnose, counsel, complete assessed work or replace parents, teachers, careers advisers or emergency services.

Ready when you are

The right support starts with a considered match.

Tell us what your child needs help with. We will guide you toward tutoring, mentoring or a joined-up plan.