In short
Performance Learning helps parents whose children aren't getting grades that reflect their ability. It starts with the Foresight assessment (£50), which shows what is holding your child back. You can then choose SOAR online learning (£10 a month), the Virtual Classroom with PL (£295 for two live sessions) or one-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani (application only).
Why do bright children underperform?
Many capable children underperform because of how they feel, see themselves and behave in learning, not because they lack ability. Stress before exams, low confidence, poor sleep or never having been shown how to revise can all keep grades below what a child is capable of.
Watching your child feel stressed, anxious or unable to retain what they are taught is hard. You might see them revise for hours with little to show for it, leave everything to the last minute or shut down when you ask about school. These are learning problems, not character flaws, and they can be changed.
Your child may benefit from Performance Learning if:
- they struggle to retain and recall information for tests and exams
- their time management isn’t keeping up with the demands of exams such as SATs and GCSEs
- they struggle in some subjects because they lack the skills those subjects need
- stress and anxiety before key exams affect how they perform
- you know they deserve better results and want them to reach their full potential
How is Performance Learning different?
Performance Learning teaches your child how to learn, rather than re-teaching subject content. Tutoring usually focuses on what to learn. We focus on the core skills behind every subject: organising information, retaining it, recalling it at exam time and managing time and stress. Read more about how exam coaching differs from tutoring.
Our coaching covers three core themes:
- Intellectual skills: effective learning strategies, critical thinking and problem-solving, organising information and making connections between ideas.
- Emotional resilience: managing stress, building self-confidence, setting goals and treating setbacks as opportunities to grow.
- Exam readiness: efficient revision techniques, time management and exam technique, so your child approaches exams prepared and confident.
Every child is different, so every plan starts with data. The Foresight assessment shows your child’s strengths and barriers, and that insight shapes the support that follows. It’s not guesswork. It’s insight.
Which option is right for your child?
Performance Learning offers four options for families, from a one-off assessment to year-round coaching with our founder, Dr Tej Samani.
Foresight Assessment: £50
A 25-minute online assessment with a one-page action plan for your child, one for you, and a 35-page report to share with school. You can add a 30-minute live results review call for £45. Best for parents who want to understand what’s holding their child back before deciding on next steps. Find out about Foresight.
Foresight + SOAR Online Learning: £10 a month
The full Foresight assessment plus unlimited access to SOAR, our adaptive online learning platform, with personalised pathways, on-demand coaching and monthly progress monitoring. Best for children who can work independently and benefit from little-and-often practice. Explore SOAR.
Virtual Classroom with PL: £295
Two live, interactive 2-hour virtual masterclasses in a small group, with a Foresight assessment included. Best for children who learn well with others and want practical revision and exam techniques they can use straight away. See the Virtual Classroom.
Academic Transformation with Dr Tej: application only
Year-round one-to-one, face-to-face coaching with Dr Tej Samani, a personalised PL folder of learning material and access to SOAR between sessions. Best for families who want the most intensive, direct support from the founder of Performance Learning. Learn about Academic Transformation.
You can compare all four side by side on our prices page.
How do I get started?
We recommend starting with the Foresight assessment. It takes about 25 minutes online and gives you a clear picture of how your child learns, so any further support is aimed where it will help most.
- Book a Foresight assessment using the button on this page.
- Your child completes Foresight online in around 25 minutes.
- You receive the results: action plans for your child and for you, plus the in-depth report. Add a £45 review call if you would like to talk them through with Performance Learning.
If you have a question before you book, email the team at uk@myperformancelearning.com.
Frequently asked questions
What ages does Performance Learning work with?
Performance Learning works with children and young people from primary school to sixth form and further education. That covers children preparing for SATs and the 11 Plus, students taking GCSEs and A levels, and learners in further education. The Foresight assessment and the coaching are adapted to where your child is in their education.
Does Performance Learning replace my child's tutor?
Not necessarily. Performance Learning does not provide subject-specific tutoring. It teaches the learning skills that sit underneath every subject, such as organising information, memory and recall, time management and handling exam stress. You can use it alongside school teaching or existing tutoring, because those skills help your child get more out of every lesson.
Which subjects does Performance Learning help with?
All of them. Because Performance Learning teaches how to learn rather than what to learn, the techniques apply whether your child is facing a technical maths paper or a long comprehension exercise. One-to-one coaching with Dr Tej Samani also includes subject-specific learning strategies for GCSE and A level subjects such as maths, science, English, history and economics.
Can Performance Learning help with exam stress and anxiety?
Yes. The Foresight assessment looks at your child's perceptions of stress and anxiety in school, alongside sleep, energy and recall. Emotional resilience is one of the three core themes of Performance Learning coaching, with practical tools to manage stress, build self-confidence and stay calm and focused in the exam hall.
Will I be involved as a parent?
Yes. The Foresight assessment gives you your own one-page action plan, with clear guidance on how best to support your child at home. In Academic Transformation, Dr Tej Samani works with both parent and child, so you gain a better understanding of your child's needs and how to help them.
Can I share the results with my child's school?
Yes. Every Foresight assessment includes a 35-page in-depth report that you can share with your child's school, tutor or any support team helping them. It gives everyone supporting your child the same clear picture of their strengths, barriers and next steps.
