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Does any of this sound familiar?

So you have a son or daughter who is a student and sometimes you’re not sure they’re on top of things, and not sure how to help? They:

seem unsure of what homework needs to be completed and when it is due
they are struggling with getting the marks they are capable of in tests or exams
seem overwhelmed, get anxious and not sure where to start?
struggle with time and the management of a student planner/diary or don't use anything at all
works late until the night before in order to complete a task
sometimes or regularly miss project/assignment deadlines
don’t appear to understand the difference between homework and study/revision
are irritable, snappy and stressed or quiet and withdrawn
have a cluttered and disorganised desk or bedroom
have a school bag or locker full of ‘stuff’, the contents of which is largely unknown to them or anyone else
have piles of papers and notes that don't appear to be organised in anyway
spend a lot of time looking for information
get distracted easily and/or procrastinate
tell you that you nag too much and to leave them alone they have it in hand.

There is a solution!

Academic Life Coaching

Organising Students is about equipping students with simple and effective tools & strategies in organisation, time management and study skills which are key to their success and enjoyment at school and in life.

We work individually with students to develop a personal organisational approach that will work for them and help them take responsibility for their school work, activities and time. Each student is unique and our program is tailored to the individual needs of the student – there is no one size fits all approach!

As an Academic Life Coach, and also commonly referred to as an Executive Function Coach, Amanda, asks students questions to assess what they do and don’t know rather than jumping right in and solving the “problem”. Often they know more than they realise and its about building up their tool box with the right tools and strategies to suit them. The end goal is ensuring they can be in charge of their own learning and take control.

Most students have an inherent desire to learn and succeed and these programs are designed for those who are ready to improve themselves but simply don’t know how to go about it. Organising Students also coaches & supports parents and conducts workshops/webinars for students, parents and teachers in & outside of the school environment.

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“OMG it was life changing. My son did his maths chapter in half the time he usually takes! He says it really helped.”

This feedback was received after using the time timer for the first time. They really are great to help children manage their time and to get started!”

https://organisingstudents.com.au/time-timers/

Nicole, mother of a Year 8 student in 2018

“This parent tip sheet is brilliant! As I read through I made dot points of what I was thinking. Your tips are comprehensive without being overwhelming or confusing, and very doable.

Thank you, a great reminder and also covers new ground I think many parents have simply missed!

These are the words I noted in the margin as I read through. I think they really highlight how awesome your tips are, qualities we want in our kids and every human!

Receptive, mindful, considered
Positive focus
Empowerment
Stakeholder – invested in process, validation
Promote self awareness – identify own strengths and weaknesses
Mutual respect – modelling
Communication – shared understanding
Engagement – collaborative approach
Guided problem solving, not fixing
Reciprocative validation, support confidence
Awareness and impact of working environment
Develop good habits
Responsibility and accountability.”

Maxi Benson, mother of a student in Year 7 – August 2020