Unlike traditional support methods like teaching and academic tutoring, coaching focuses on self-directed learning, personal responsibility, and solution-focused growth. Through structured guidance, active listening, and thoughtful questions, our experienced coaches help coachees gain clarity, build self-awareness, and take ownership of their goals, empowering them to improve, and achieve meaningful progress.
When it comes to supporting young people, coaching offers a broader approach than tutoring or mentoring. Instead of just focusing on specific subjects or providing ready-made solutions, coaching empowers students to discover their own answers while building essential life skills, essentially developing a growth mindset to help students see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
With coaching, it’s all about nurturing confidence and resilience, essentially preparing young people not just for exams, but for the journey ahead of them.
Our Coaching Strategy
Throughout the years, we have refined our coaching strategy to keep up with changing academic curriculums, student demands and the latest literature in the field. Our foundation builds up upon the GROW Model, developed by Sir John Whitmore through his book ‘Coaching for Performance’.
1. Goal: Coaches and pupils collaboratively explore what the pupils aim to achieve – whether it’s addressing a specific challenge or working towards a personal goal.
2. Reality: By discussing challenges and resources, we help pupils gain insights into what is affecting their progress.
3. Options: Through open-ended questions, coaches encourage pupils to think creatively, exploring a range of innovative solutions.
4. Will: With exciting options on the table, they work together to map out clear, actionable steps to turn aspirations into tangible plans.
Proven Impact: By the Numbers
At the very core, CoachBright’s mission is to make social mobility a reality, and coaching proves to be an effective tool to improve that. Our evaluations with specialist ImpactEd reveal that coached students consistently outperform national benchmarks across critical measures:
This shows that our support isn’t just about helping students show up.
It helps them show up equipped with the skills, confidence, and qualifications to break cycles of disadvantage.
Aisha’s Story: When Coaching Becomes a Turning Point
"After my dad’s cancer diagnosis, home became a hard place. I lost all confidence, and I didn’t have anything figured out in terms of exams, university or career goals. My CoachBright coach saw my spark when I couldn’t. She wasn’t just an advisor; she was the voice reminding me I deserved opportunities.
With her help, I learned to revise effectively, balance study with family pressures, and finally believe university was for ‘someone like me.’ Without a doubt, coaching helped shape who I am and proved to me that regardless of my background or personal situation, I can still achieve anything I want.
I can cope with the toughest of challenges and not be afraid of the unknown or of trying something new.”
This is social mobility in action - not just moving up, but breaking through.
Every conversation is a step toward a fairer future.