Starting Strong: Why Now Is the Best Time to Begin Academic Coaching
The first few weeks of the school year set the tone for everything that follows. Habits form quickly—both good and bad—and the routines children establish in September (or August in Scotland) often carry through until the end of the school year. That’s why now is the ideal time to bring in an academic coach. Waiting until later in the year can often mean trying to undo months of stress, low confidence, or missed opportunities.
The Advantage of Early Support
When students start the year with support, they’re not just keeping up with the pace of school—they’re learning how to stay ahead. An academic coach helps students build strong Executive Function skills right away: planning, organising, prioritising, and managing time effectively.
If these skills aren’t in place early, the demands of homework, tests, and extracurriculars can quickly pile up. Parents often see the signs by October or November—missed deadlines, last-minute cramming, or frustration with routines. By that point, stress levels are higher and it can take longer to get things back on track.
Coaching Now Prevents Struggles Later
Starting with a coach at the beginning of term helps students:
Establish routines before unhealthy habits take hold
Learn effective time management while workloads are still manageable
Build confidence early, reducing anxiety about tests and homework
Strengthen Executive Function so they can handle increasing demands as the year progresses
More Than Catch-Up
Traditional tutoring often steps in once a student has already fallen behind. Academic coaching takes a different approach—it’s proactive. By addressing both subject content and the skills that underpin learning, coaching equips students to handle challenges before they become problems.
Give Your Child a Strong Start
The start of the school year is a chance to set a positive, sustainable rhythm. Bringing in an academic coach now means your child develops the structure, resilience, and confidence to thrive—not just survive—the year ahead.
At Manor Tutoring, we believe that supporting Executive Function early on gives students the greatest advantage. Because when children start strong, they’re far more likely to finish strong too.
Get in touch today to see how Manor Tutoring can help you and your child.
