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Motivation and Confidence

During a consultation, we talk to students to find out the reasons why they are not thriving at school.

Some Symptoms
  • Disappointing exam results in relation to potential
  • Poor attendance or often late for school
  • Exam panic
  • Not doing homework or doing it at the last minute
  • Behavioural problems at school
  • Sleep problems
  • Alcohol or drugs issues
  • They have become hooked on computer games and so their normal routine has broken down
Possible Reasons
  • They may be unhappy boarding
  • They are studying the wrong subjects and have lost confidence
  • They are in a highly competitive environment and are finding it hard to cope
  • They are very bright, get bored easily and then upset teachers
  • Their peer group lacks academic ambition
  • They are being bullied or friendship groups have broken down
  • There are undetected specific learning difficulties
  • They have a specific learning difficulty which is unsupported
  • They feel undermined by the academic success of a sibling
  • They may feel they can’t meet the expectations of their parents
  • There is a mismatch between the pupil and the school they attend. Even excellent schools may not be excellent for every student.
  • There may be health problems
  • The family may be going through a difficult period
What happens next?
After an in depth discussion with the student, we talk through with parents what steps need to be taken to turn the situation round. This may mean support tuition, seeing an educational psychologist or other professionals, considering other schools etc. These one to one consultations help students considerably in terms of re-igniting their motivation and self esteem. After the meeting, where helpful, we also offer on going mentoring for these students by way of regular e mails, phone calls, visits to schools, meetings, liaising with teachers or other professionals.

If you would like to arrange a meeting in London please to email, or telephone +44 (0) 208 222 8519.

Meetings are by appointment only and usually take place in London in the Fellows Room at the Royal Society of Arts, 8 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6EZ. The nearest underground stations are Charing Cross and Embankment. Meetings can be arranged at clients’ homes but travelling expenses will be added to the consultancy.

2 Lillian Road, London SW13 9JG         Tel: +44 (0) 208 222 8519         Mobile: +44 (0) 7974 779323         Email: info@elizabethrickards.co.uk