Boost your child's GCSE attainment mark by 7 months with our small group student mastermind
Are you a frustrated parent who wants their child to love learning, be motivated, and have a world of opportunity open to them?
Then you'll love our empowering and supportive student Wellbeing Mastermind for students in year 8 and year 9 focusing on teaching the skills and secrets to GCSE success.
Discover a world where your child is confident approaching new and challenging problems, is self-motivated for their learning and resiliently facing this new exciting phase.
Have you spent precious time encouraging, supporting and coaxing your child to get on with their studies, only to have them roll their eyes, ignore or pretend to do so!?
Sadly, this resistance, and a lack of motivation is something many parents are frustrated with. The pressure to support without putting too much pressure can put a big strain on your parent-child relationship.
All you want is for them to do the work so you can celebrate with them when they achieve their best.
So it feels daunting:
Do you continue with the homework battles, and give them space to learn the hard way?
What if you didn't have to decide?
It shouldn’t feel like you’re dragging your child toward GCSE success
This is why our small group student mastermind is the perfect safe space for your child to become a resilient, self-motivated and confident learner, both within the classroom and beyond!
In fact, it’s the perfect way to ease pressure from the parent-child relationship as your child will learn to love the journey of learning and will no longer resent your nudge to get to work.
You have already done a fantastic job in providing them with all of the opportunities, now it’s time to help them become more independent and self-motivated with the help of our focused and intentional bi-weekly meetings.
5 reasons why our GCSE Success Student Wellbeing Mastermind is the perfect choice for all students in year 8 + 9
1. Learning lifelong skills for within and beyond the classroom
Our small group mastermind is focused on empowering students with lifelong skills in self-awareness, critical thinking, resilience and empathy. Each of these emotional literacy skills will serve them to thrive in overcoming any new challenge; from moving schools to preparing for exams and facing obstacles beyond the academic world.
2. Improve learning by 7 months!
With the guidance of Sarahlynn, the head tutor of Bettering Youth, children will learn explicit strategies to understand the learning process and grow as confident and independent thinkers. Our program is grounded in the knowledge that Meta-cognition and self-regulation can improve learning by 7 months. This has a significant amount of evidence from the Education Endowment Fund. It's the perfect secret weapon in the lead up to GCSE exams.
3. You want your child to be motivated to learn….
We want to help you, help your child! And one of the best ways we can do this is to ease the burden on you as a parent to have to nag and coax your child to be motivated. Learning about how to learn and self-regulation will improve the student’s motivation and encourage them to become more independent. This means no more homework battles and more time for creating fun memories together.
4. Social and intrapersonal skills improved
Among the many benefits our students will experience from our student wellbeing mastermind, the power of teaching emotional intelligence skills to kids means they will know themselves better. Independent learners can also benefit from positive social benefits like improved communication and conflict resolution amongst peers.
5. GCSE success and beyond
Many students are ‘tacit’ in that they simply accept if they know something or not. There’s no independent strategic thinking about how to learn it. Students who have worked with a Bettering Youth tutor can be considered “aware” “strategic” and “reflective” to varying degrees based on our approach to learning which teaches students how to learn. This program will dive deeper into explaining how to learn and provide more opportunities for students to become ‘reflective', and independent learners.
I’m so glad that Z opened up and spoke to you! You very quickly leaped over the first hurdle! As you’ve probably guessed, he is quite negative and not very expressive. When he came out of his session with you and said it was “ok” that was massive! “Ok” to him is the same as “fantastic” to another child!
She is loving Comprehension Club – especially this term’s focus on Poetry. Thank you so much! She has sent her poems to her Nanny to read as she also writes poetry!
She came out of the session this evening and showed me what she had done. She said she really liked algebra so that’s a pretty good result I think!
Hi Sarahlynn, I would like to say that we are very happy that E got a scholarship and Northampton High School and would like to say a big thank you for teaching and encouraging her on obtaining her goal. She is very happy! Thank you so much.
Hi Sarahlynn, just to update you, * has been invited to interviews at Winchester and Charterhouse and we’ve just found out today that Eton have invited him too! We are over the moon. Thanks again for all of your help and support.
We are really pleased with how much the boys are enjoying the time with you. Thank you for your kindness and knowledge in helping them! It’s really wonderful to see how they are enjoying and being more confident with maths and also themselves!
Thank you for creating the Comprehension Club. My daughter really loves seeing all of her ‘club friends’ every week and I can hear her confidence really building as she explores these comprehension questions with you. It’s been a real weight off.
Just wanted to let you know that * has really been enjoying his recent English lessons with you. We haven’t been experiencing any of the usual difficulties with him which is a really good sign. He has a more positive attitude towards his learning which is great to see! Thank you so much for the wonderful ways you find to keep both of the boys motivated.
We just wanted to share that S has been awarded “most improved in English” award this year and we could not be more pleased! His work with you has boosted his confidence and dare I say, he enjoys English now!
Want to try for free?
Click the button below to fill out the short and simple Student Wellbeing Mastermind form. From there, you'll be emailed to organize a chat to discuss the programme and its suitability for your family.
For all current students working with Bettering Youth, this is a free add-on 
For all those new to the Bettering Youth community, you can trial this half-term's sessions (until January 2023) for free 
Our GCSE success learning process
Metacognition and self-regulation approaches to teaching support pupils to think about their own learning more explicitly, often by teaching them specific strategies for planning, monitoring, and evaluating their learning.
Self-regulated learning can be broken into three essential components:
- cognition – the mental process involved in knowing, understanding, and learning
- metacognition – often defined as ‘learning to learn’; and
- motivation – willingness to engage our metacognitive and cognitive skills. (1)
Meta Cognitive learning is deeply transformative and can boost learning by 7 months. It works because it empowers students to enjoy the learning process and become independent, motivated learners.
Using Meta-cognition and self-regulation as pillars within our masterminds, children will benefit from an intentional and impactful safe space to grow as confident learners and feel excited as they approach the many new challenges of being in year 5 and year 6.
While this may sound complicated and ‘boring’ - Sarahlynn prioritises learning that is fun and engaging. From hands-on activities to group discussions, writing activities, film critiques, physical activities, and more, your child is sure to be engrossed and engaged.
This programme is currently included in the academic tutoring support provided to all Bettering Youth students.
In January 2023, the Student Wellbeing Mastermind will be open to the public for 50.00 per half term. We also have a ‘Pay what you can’ scheme to ensure this is accessible to as many students as possible.
V did really enjoy the poem (The Raven). When I asked her about it she started reciting it to me! She said that it’s mysterious and really dramatic and is now her favourite poem. Was a very good choice!
I’m so glad that Z opened up and spoke to you! You very quickly leaped over the first hurdle! As you’ve probably guessed, he is quite negative and not very expressive. When he came out of his session with you and said it was “ok” that was massive! “Ok” to him is the same as “fantastic” to another child!
She is loving Comprehension Club – especially this term’s focus on Poetry. Thank you so much! She has sent her poems to her Nanny to read as she also writes poetry!
She came out of the session this evening and showed me what she had done. She said she really liked algebra so that’s a pretty good result I think!
Hi Sarahlynn, I would like to say that we are very happy that E got a scholarship and Northampton High School and would like to say a big thank you for teaching and encouraging her on obtaining her goal. She is very happy! Thank you so much.
Hi Sarahlynn, just to update you, * has been invited to interviews at Winchester and Charterhouse and we’ve just found out today that Eton have invited him too! We are over the moon. Thanks again for all of your help and support.
We are really pleased with how much the boys are enjoying the time with you. Thank you for your kindness and knowledge in helping them! It’s really wonderful to see how they are enjoying and being more confident with maths and also themselves!
Thank you for creating the Comprehension Club. My daughter really loves seeing all of her ‘club friends’ every week and I can hear her confidence really building as she explores these comprehension questions with you. It’s been a real weight off.
Just wanted to let you know that * has really been enjoying his recent English lessons with you. We haven’t been experiencing any of the usual difficulties with him which is a really good sign. He has a more positive attitude towards his learning which is great to see! Thank you so much for the wonderful ways you find to keep both of the boys motivated.
We just wanted to share that S has been awarded “most improved in English” award this year and we could not be more pleased! His work with you has boosted his confidence and dare I say, he enjoys English now!
Join the Prepare for GCSE SUCCESS Student Wellbeing Mastermind and discover a…
- World where your child knows how to study
- Child who wants to learn and study
- Improvement in academics by up to 7 months
- Child who doesn't cram because they haven't been organised or planned
- Smoother transition Year 10 and 11
- Happier, less strained relationship between you and your child
- Emotional intelligence activities for kids
V did really enjoy the poem (The Raven). When I asked her about it she started reciting it to me! She said that it’s mysterious and really dramatic and is now her favourite poem. Was a very good choice!
I’m so glad that Z opened up and spoke to you! You very quickly leaped over the first hurdle! As you’ve probably guessed, he is quite negative and not very expressive. When he came out of his session with you and said it was “ok” that was massive! “Ok” to him is the same as “fantastic” to another child!
She is loving Comprehension Club – especially this term’s focus on Poetry. Thank you so much! She has sent her poems to her Nanny to read as she also writes poetry!
She came out of the session this evening and showed me what she had done. She said she really liked algebra so that’s a pretty good result I think!
Hi Sarahlynn, I would like to say that we are very happy that E got a scholarship and Northampton High School and would like to say a big thank you for teaching and encouraging her on obtaining her goal. She is very happy! Thank you so much.
Hi Sarahlynn, just to update you, * has been invited to interviews at Winchester and Charterhouse and we’ve just found out today that Eton have invited him too! We are over the moon. Thanks again for all of your help and support.
We are really pleased with how much the boys are enjoying the time with you. Thank you for your kindness and knowledge in helping them! It’s really wonderful to see how they are enjoying and being more confident with maths and also themselves!
Thank you for creating the Comprehension Club. My daughter really loves seeing all of her ‘club friends’ every week and I can hear her confidence really building as she explores these comprehension questions with you. It’s been a real weight off.
Just wanted to let you know that * has really been enjoying his recent English lessons with you. We haven’t been experiencing any of the usual difficulties with him which is a really good sign. He has a more positive attitude towards his learning which is great to see! Thank you so much for the wonderful ways you find to keep both of the boys motivated.
We just wanted to share that S has been awarded “most improved in English” award this year and we could not be more pleased! His work with you has boosted his confidence and dare I say, he enjoys English now!
Is the prepare for GCSE Success Student Wellbeing Mastermind right for my child?
The Student Wellbeing Mastermind is perfect for your family if you:
- Have a child in year 8 or 9
- Have a child who doesn't know how or why or when or what to study
- Are preparing your child for the GCSE journey and want to improve their success
- Would like top tips, secrets and ideas for the GCSE journey
This is also the perfect safe space for your child if you:
- Are tired of arguing with your child over the homework or studying they need to complete
- Know your child is capable and want them to know this as well so they don’t give up as easily
- Want your child to navigate obstacles and new situations with confidence and ease
- Want support teaching emotional intelligence activities
If any of the above sounds familiar, don’t delay to register your child for free for our Prepare for GCSE Success Student Wellbeing Mastermind.
All you need to do is click on the button below and fill out the form now:
About Sarahlynn
Sarahlynn is the head tutor and founder of Bettering Youth, an academic tutoring company that blends emotional wellbeing coaching. She is an experienced teacher and is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness.
She has facilitated various successful student-focused initiatives and clubs and is passionate about making learning and wellbeing accessible to all.
She hosts regular parent trainings to support student wellbeing and is the facilitator of the Wellbeing Hub within a community of over 1000 international tutors. Her dedication to student wellbeing is woven throughout her every action as she is passionate in providing opportunities for student empowerment both within and beyond the classroom.
When Sarahlynn is not teaching, training other tutors or working with parents, you can find her in the forest with her fury partner in crime or curled up with a craft.
FAQs
What dates are the sessions?
The Year 8/9 student wellbeing mastermind will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, 30th and December 14th from 7:30pm - 8:15pm
What if my child cannot attend all sessions?
These sessions are limited in number and will build on one another so we strongly encourage that all three sessions are attended. Should your child not be able to attend all three, please contact Sarahlynn so we can determine the best possible solution.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes sessions will be recorded, however if your child cannot attend all three sessions, please contact Sarahlynn so we can come up with a plan so as many students as possible can be there to participate.
How can we log on to the Student Wellbeing Mastermind?
These sessions will be available via a private and encrypted Zoom link.
What will you be teaching?
Our mastermind is built on four main pillars: empathy, resilience, critical thinking and self-awareness. Through these pillars, we'll learn about meta-cognition and self-regulation. These two skills are important in boosting student attainment. Research shows that explicitly teaching these skills can improve student marks by 7 months! By teaching emotional intelligence activities, we're building confident, independent and self-motivated students.
How long are the sessions?
Each session is booked for 45 minutes. Please arrive 5 minutes early to allow for settling in. We will begin promptly at 7:30pm.
I have more than one child who is in year 8 or year 9, do they need to register two spots?
It's important that each child has the ability to participate with our interactive activities so we encourage a log in per child. However if this not possible, they may both show up on one device. Please register each child, so Sarahlynn has a record of student names.
My child is deregistered from school, may they still attend?
Absolutely! These sessions are a great way for home educated students to connect with peers in a fun and safe manner.
Still not sure and would look to chat more about it? Book a meeting with Sarahlynn
Can you provide academic support?
Absolutely! Bettering Youth offers Maths Tutoring as well as English tutoring for Year 8 and Year 9 students. Feel free to learn more.