I get this. I used to be you. Being put on the spot in lessons filled me with dread, and it took away my ability to actually listen. All I could think about was whether I'd be called on next. Because of my own experience, I don't cold call on students. Full stop. You won't be put on the spot in the Study Club. I do encourage interaction because talking through ideas is how learning happens. But you choose how. Ask through the chat. Answer through the chat. Participate in the community space anonymously. Or email me to discuss one-to-one. You're never forced to perform. Your learning comes first.

Sessions are 2–3 nights a week, and I know that's a lot when you've got other stuff going on. I've had students competing in European championships whilst working with me, so I understand that real life takes priority. That's why every session is recorded. If Tuesday doesn't work because of a competition, training, or anything else, you watch when you have time. You're not behind if you miss one, you just catch up. And I track who's reviewed the content, so if I notice someone's slipped, I check in and help them catch up.

I know group settings can feel impersonal, especially when your child needs support. That's not how I work. Every student matters to me, I interact with each person throughout the session, not just at feedback points. I track individual progress throughout the year, stay on top of who's keeping up, who needs extra support, and who's making real progress. I communicate regularly with my students so I understand their individual journey, not just their grades. That's why I always encourage an initial call before students join, I want to know who they are, what they're working towards, and what support actually looks like for them specifically. In the Study Club, you're not a number in a group. You're someone I'm invested in getting to the finish line.