GCSE Readiness & Mindset Coaching with Bex McClelland

Calm Support. Clear Plan. Confident Students.

GCSEs can feel big, overwhelming, and stressful.

You may be noticing:

  • Overwhelm
  • Avoidance
  • Frustration around revision
  • A capable child who isn’t quite getting started

You want to help.
But you don’t want constant tension at home.

GCSEs don’t have to feel chaotic or impossible.

With the right support, they can feel calm, structured, and achievable.

A Different Kind of Support

I work with Year 10 and 11 students to help them feel clear, capable, and in control of their learning and revision.

Relationships are at the heart of what I do.

I build trust quickly, creating a space where your child feels understood and supported — while gently challenging them to take responsibility and step into their potential.

I’m their warm, encouraging cheerleader and their professional study mentor.


The Initial Clarity Session- £200

(Online or In Person)

This first session sets the tone for everything that follows.

Together we:

✔ Identify priorities and realistic next steps
✔ Explore personal motivators
✔ Uncover mindset barriers and how to overcome them
✔ Map a clear path from now until exams
✔ Organise subjects, revision plans, and workspace
✔ Set simple, achievable actions to build momentum

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Students leave feeling lighter. Clearer. More in control.

Parents often say it changes the atmosphere at home almost immediately.

'I feel like a new person. Everything I need for revision is so easy to find now'- Year 11 coachee

Ongoing Coaching & Accountability-

30 mins £40 per session

Weekly or fortnightly check-ins provide:

  • Gentle accountability
  • Progress review (with evidence)
  • Adjustments to keep things realistic
  • Support through dips in motivation
  • Steady confidence-building

No panic.
No cramming.
Just consistent, supported progress.

'You've really helped reassure me too. One less thing to worry about'- Year 11 parent

About Me

With over 20 years in education — including a decade as Head of English — I understand both the academic demands of GCSEs and the emotional pressures students face during Years 10 and 11.

I am a trained coach as well as an experienced teacher, which means I don’t just focus on content — I focus on mindset, motivation, and sustainable habits.

Each week, I tutor multiple students and provide dedicated coaching support to individuals, giving me firsthand insight into what truly helps young people succeed — not just academically, but personally.

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Relationships are at the heart of my work. Students thrive when they feel safe, understood, and believed in.
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I create that space — while also providing the structure, clarity, and gentle challenge that helps them grow in confidence and independence.

My aim is simple:
To help your child feel capable, calm, and proud of the effort they’re putting in.

Who This Is Perfect For

✔ Year 10 and 11 students feeling overwhelmed or unsure
✔ Bright students underperforming
✔ Capable students lacking motivation
✔ Teens who need structure and accountability
✔ Parents who want support without constant tension

This Decision Could Make All the Difference

The months before exams matter.

Choosing the right support now can change not only the outcome of your child’s GCSEs, but how they approach challenges for years to come — with stronger habits, resilience, and belief in themselves.

Ready to Create a Clear, Supportive Path Forward?

E-mail me at rise.eng.tuition@gmail.com to book your free, no commitment informal chat now.

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