Academic Coaching for Parents with Dr Anna York-Weaving

Have you ever started a new school year determined that this one will be more organised, only to find that within a few weeks homework, deadlines and schoolwork are already starting to pile up?The beginning of a new academic year provides an important opportunity to establish routines and systems that can make learning easier to manage throughout the year.🎙️ In this episode, I discuss:✅ How to establish a realistic routine for the new academic year✅ Why setting clear expectations around homework, devices and responsibilities can help create consistency✅ How to create a reliable system for managing deadlines, tasks and school commitments✅ The importance of making revision notes as you go throughout the academic year✅ Why addressing gaps in understanding early can help prevent students from falling behind✅ Why consistent study habits throughout the year are more effective than last-minute revisionThe beginning of the school year is an opportunity to create strong foundations before workloads increase and exams begin to feel closer. Small systems put in place now can help students become more organised, more independent and better prepared for the year ahead.🔗 Links & Resources📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? My Academic Coaching Programme is designed to help students become more confident and independent learners by developing the strategies, routines and skills they need to approach their studies more effectively. Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever heard your child say “I can’t do this” before they have even really tried?A student’s belief in their own ability can influence how they approach challenge, how much effort they invest and how long they persist when learning becomes difficult.In this episode, I explore the psychology of self-efficacy: our belief in our ability to succeed at a specific task. Drawing on the work of Professor Albert Bandura and research in educational psychology, I discuss the main sources of self-efficacy, its relationship with academic confidence and motivation and how parents can use this understanding to support the way their child approaches learning, challenge and setbacks.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ What self-efficacy is and why it matters for students✅ How mastery experiences can build a student’s belief in their own ability✅ Why seeing other people improve can influence self-efficacy✅ How feedback from parents, teachers and others can shape academic confidence✅ How stress, tiredness and emotional state can influence what students believe they are capable of✅ Why statements such as “I’m just not good at this” can become powerful beliefs about academic ability✅ Why self-belief needs to be combined with effective study skills, strategy and consistent action🔗 Links & Resources📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on learning, academic success and student wellbeing.🎓 I’ll soon be launching my new Academic Coaching Programme, designed to help teenagers become more confident, independent and effective learners by teaching them how to study efficiently, manage their time and develop an academic system that actually works for them.👉 If you would like to join the waitlist or reserve a place for your child, book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your child drifting through the school week - rushing homework at the last minute, staying up too late and never quite finding balance?In this episode of Academic Coaching for Parents, I share how to design your child’s ideal week: a simple, flexible framework that helps them know what to do and more importantly when. Not a rigid timetable, but a rhythm that reduces stress, supports focus and builds healthy habits for the school year ahead.🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ Why predictable routines help children feel secure and reduce procrastination✅ How to structure after-school time: breaks, homework, dinner and evening wind-downs✅ The surprising link between family mealtimes, connection and academic outcomes✅ Why phones should be set aside in the evening to protect rest and focus✅ A simple starting point: protecting one anchor routine (like homework start time or bedtime) before building the restWhether your child is just settling into secondary school or preparing for exams, this episode will give you practical strategies to bring structure, balance and calm into the week.🔗 Links & Resources📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator and subscribe for more practical strategies.👉 Book a free 30-minute consultation to explore how academic coaching can transform your child’s learning: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do teenagers sometimes struggle to plan ahead, stay focused or see things from someone else’s point of view? And how can parents support them through these changes?In this episode of Academic Coaching for Parents, I’m joined by Professor Iroise Dumontheil, Professor of Psychology and ARC Future Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Her groundbreaking research explores how the adolescent brain develops - from executive function and working memory to metacognition, social cognition and peer influence, and what this means for learning and education.🎧 In this conversation, you’ll learn:✅ What executive function is, how it develops in adolescence and why it matters for school success✅ Why metacognition - “thinking about thinking” - is a key ability that shapes how teenagers learn and grow✅ Why maths and science concepts can feel “counterintuitive,” and how the Stop and Think approach helps students master them✅ How being watched by peers affects teenagers’ performance at school and behaviour✅ How teenagers develop empathy and perspective-taking, and how parents can nurture this growth at homeThis episode is packed with insights from neuroscience to help you understand the teenage brain and practical ways to support your child’s learning, confidence, and wellbeing.🔗 Links & ResourcesProfessor Iroise Dumontheil https://cbcd.bbk.ac.uk/people/affiliated/iroise-dumontheilhttps://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/1059318-iroise-dumontheilhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/iroise-dumontheil-3301362a4/?originalSubdomain=auhttps://sites.google.com/site/idcnlab/?pli=1https://unlocke.org/📩 If you found this episode helpful, share it with another parent or educator, and subscribe for more science-based conversations on learning and student success.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching with me? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the new academic year begins, many parents are asking themselves: does my child need a tutor?For years, tutoring has been the “go-to” solution when students underperform. But here’s the truth: tutoring often falls short. It repeats the same content children already hear in school, without ever addressing the real reasons behind academic underperformance.In this episode, I’m sharing why tutoring alone is outdated and how academic coaching transforms learning by teaching children how to actually study, a skill rarely taught, instead of just repeating the same content over and over again.🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why tutoring is an outdated model that focuses on content, not the real causes of academic underperformance✅ Why school struggles are rarely about missing knowledge and what’s usually going on instead✅ Why studying is a skill that schools don’t teach, and how mastering it changes everything✅ How academic coaching looks at the whole child, motivation, focus, balance, stress, study strategies and helps them turn it all around✅ Practical ways academic coaching helps students perform better, enjoy studying and feel confident they are using the right methodsTutoring can only go so far. Academic coaching gives children lifelong skills they can carry into school, exams, university and beyond.Whether your child is stepping into a new school year or preparing for major exams, this episode will show how academic coaching can transform not just grades, but motivation, confidence and their academic journey.🔗 Links & Resources👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website:https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on learning, study skills, and student wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt there’s simply no time to stop and reflect, especially when you’re balancing the demands of teaching, parenting or supporting your child through the ups and downs of school?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Lucy Kelly, Associate Professor at the University of Bristol and Principal Investigator of the Reimagining the Diary project. We explore how reflective writing, even just a few lines a day, can become a powerful and realistic tool for emotional wellbeing, especially for busy professionals, parents and students.Together, we unpack how journaling can create breathing space in emotionally overloaded days, support self-awareness and even help children stay motivated and connected to their learning.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How reflective writing can boost emotional wellbeing and resilience - for teachers, students and parents alike✅ How journaling can create space to pause, process emotions and feel more grounded at the end of a demanding day✅ What a time-efficient, sustainable journaling habit looks like, even on the busiest schedules✅ Why you don’t need the “perfect” diary, and how to make journaling feel natural, not forced✅ How to help your child use reflection to manage school stress, build motivation and thrive long-termWhether you are a parent guiding your child through challenging school seasons, a teacher carrying emotional weight, or simply someone looking to feel more grounded in daily life, this episode offers both insight and practical takeaways.🔗 Links & ResourcesDr Lucy Kelly Profile https://www.bristol.ac.uk/people/person/Lucy-Kelly-1140946c-cbfa-409d-a5a0-03bc77ccf585/Dr Lucy Kelly LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lucy-kelly-27a132232/?trk=public_profile_share_view_actor-name📚“Reimagining Diary” Book is available on most major bookselling platforms📩 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with another parent or educator who’d benefit, and don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on academic success and student wellbeing.👉 Interested in personalised academic coaching? Book a free 30-minute consultation via my website: https://www.york-weaving-education.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.