Cambridge Academic Performance

Cambridge Academic Performance Performance Coaching for students using practical strategies, mentoring and occupational therapy.

We are a professional service helping students to perform in their studies and succeed in their lives. This is a private practice, separate from universities, colleges, and schools and it is completely confidential. Using a combination of coaching, supervision, mentoring and therapy, our aim is to support students at all levels of their academic career.

It’s easy to look at someone else’s success and think, “They’re great. I’m not.”But every achievement has a story behind...
25/11/2025

It’s easy to look at someone else’s success and think, “They’re great. I’m not.”

But every achievement has a story behind it: context, history, support, time. What you see is rarely the full picture.

We help students reframe comparison, shifting the focus from what others are doing to what they can control.

Confidence grows when students see their journey for what it is - progress, not perfection.

Share this with someone who needs the reminder that success doesn’t happen overnight.

At this point in the term, many students are running on empty. Work starts to take over, rest becomes a luxury, and play...
20/11/2025

At this point in the term, many students are running on empty. Work starts to take over, rest becomes a luxury, and play feels “unproductive”.

But balance isn’t a reward for finishing your to-do list, it’s what helps you get through it.

Work. Rest. Play.

Each one fuels the other. When time is shared more equally between them, focus improves, motivation grows, and stress levels fall.

It’s not about doing less. It’s about doing smarter, with space to recharge.

Share this post with someone who needs a reminder to slow down, rest well, and find their balance this week.

Mock exams are just around the corner and for many students, the pressure is starting to build.We often see the same pat...
18/11/2025

Mock exams are just around the corner and for many students, the pressure is starting to build.

We often see the same pattern every year: long study sessions, late nights, endless highlighting… but little progress. The effort’s there, it’s just not paying off.

That’s because working harder isn’t the same as working smarter.
When revision lacks structure, the brain can’t retain or recall information effectively - leading to stress and frustration.

At CAP, we help students turn their effort into results.

Mocks aren’t the finish line. They’re the training ground.

This is the time to experiment, find what works, and build confidence for the real exams ahead.

👉 If your child’s working hard but feeling stuck, get in touch. We can help make their effort count.

Every student faces moments where motivation dips, confidence fades, or stress starts to take over. Often, it’s not abou...
13/11/2025

Every student faces moments where motivation dips, confidence fades, or stress starts to take over. Often, it’s not about the work itself - it’s about how they feel about the work.

That’s where coaching comes in.

Our one-to-one coaching helps students understand themselves as learners. What drives them, what holds them back, and how to use practical tools to manage both.

Through focused conversations and strategies grounded in occupational therapy and psychology, we help students:
- Build confidence and self-awareness
- Understand how stress impacts performance
- Develop study habits that actually last

It’s not tutoring. It’s not counselling. It’s professional, structured support that helps students find their balance and reach their potential.

👉 If your child is working hard but still feels stuck, get in touch to learn more about CAP Coaching.

11/11/2025

How’s your balance looking right now between work, rest, and play?

At this point in the school year, it’s easy for work to take over. Students push harder and drop the things that actually keep them energised. But the truth is, performance doesn’t come from overworking, it comes from balance. When students get that balance right, everything else starts to fall into place.

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This feedback comes from the Director of Cantab Education - someone who sees first-hand the challenges young people face...
06/11/2025

This feedback comes from the Director of Cantab Education - someone who sees first-hand the challenges young people face and the difference the right support can make.

What stands out is not just the trust placed in our work, but the recognition that it’s about more than a friendly ear. At CAP, we give students practical tools they can use straight away, we measure progress so it’s visible, and we create safe, trusted spaces where confidence can grow.

For schools, parents and students alike, having that combination of care and concrete strategies can be transformative.

👉 Explore how we could support a student in your care, get in touch.

By this time of year, we sometimes see students starting to slip. Workloads build, assignments stack up, and internation...
04/11/2025

By this time of year, we sometimes see students starting to slip. Workloads build, assignments stack up, and international students adjusting to a new culture can feel even more pressure.

The truth is, getting sorted early saves stress later. A diary, a list, or a 10-minute planning session on Sunday evening can stop small problems from sn*******ng into crisis.

At CAP, our coaching and courses help students build these habits now - so they don’t have to “catch up” when exam season hits.

👉 If your child is already feeling the pressure this term, now is the time to act. Explore our services at cambridgeacademicperformance.co.uk

Sleep is one of the most overlooked study tools. Without it, focus slips, memory fades, and stress feels heavier.Here ar...
30/10/2025

Sleep is one of the most overlooked study tools. Without it, focus slips, memory fades, and stress feels heavier.

Here are four small changes we encourage students to try:
Keep a routine – go to bed and wake up at the same time each day (yes, even weekends!).
Switch off screens – aim for 30 minutes without phones or laptops before sleep.
Wind down – swap late-night caffeine or energy drinks for water or herbal tea.
Do something calm – read, doodle, or listen to music to tell the brain it’s time to rest.

Better sleep = better mood, sharper focus, and more energy for the day ahead.

👉 Follow along for more Tiny Techniques that make a big difference.

We often hear students describe teachers as “the enemy” when stress builds - deadlines, exams, marking. But in reality, ...
28/10/2025

We often hear students describe teachers as “the enemy” when stress builds - deadlines, exams, marking. But in reality, teachers are partners in the process.

When students feel confident enough to engage - ask questions, attend revision sessions, clarify misunderstandings - that partnership grows stronger. And with it, so does performance.

At CAP, we coach students not only in managing their workload but also in how to use the people around them: teachers, mentors, peers. Academic success is rarely a solo effort.

👉 Teachers, what’s one thing you wish more students would ask you?

When Naomi came to us, she had been struggling with low mood for months. A damaging year-long relationship at school had...
23/10/2025

When Naomi came to us, she had been struggling with low mood for months. A damaging year-long relationship at school had left her feeling undermined, isolated, and convinced that everything was her fault.

She wasn’t sleeping well. She had stopped seeing her friends. And her confidence had taken a huge hit.

Together, we worked on:
- Understanding the toxic cycle she had been caught in
- Building a personal self care Kit she could draw on daily
- Planning small but powerful changes using Marginal Gains theory
- Exploring sleep routines and why rest is so essential
- Identifying her “stress signature” so she could spot the signs early and take action

Step by step, Naomi’s sleep improved - and so did her mood. She began reconnecting with friends, first one-to-one and then in groups. She started to understand that what had happened to her wasn’t her fault, and that she had been treated unkindly.

With the right support, Naomi gradually rebuilt her confidence. She felt back in control of her life - and able to care for herself again.

👉 If you’re supporting a young person who is struggling with low mood, know that small steps can make a big difference. Get in touch to find out how we can help.

“If I don’t say anything, maybe they won’t notice…”That’s what a student once said when they were struggling with deadli...
21/10/2025

“If I don’t say anything, maybe they won’t notice…”

That’s what a student once said when they were struggling with deadlines. The truth? Teachers, parents, and peers often do notice - but they can’t always step in until the student finds the words.

Communication is one of the hardest - and most powerful - skills students can build. Whether it’s asking a teacher for clarification, talking honestly at home about workload, or sharing struggles with a mentor, speaking up changes everything.

At CAP, we create safe spaces for those conversations. Once the words are out, support and solutions can follow.

👉 Parents, what helps your child open up when things feel too much?

Last year, we worked with a student who came to us just weeks before their GCSEs. They were bright, hardworking - but ov...
16/10/2025

Last year, we worked with a student who came to us just weeks before their GCSEs. They were bright, hardworking - but overwhelmed. Every revision guide was open, every page highlighted, and every day ended in exhaustion.

The truth? It wasn’t a lack of ability. It was a lack of structure. With only days to go, there was no time to put sustainable strategies in place.

That’s why we encourage students (and parents) to think about exam prep now - even though it’s only October. Early preparation isn’t about doing hours of revision months ahead of time. It’s about:

- Building small, repeatable habits
- Learning techniques for memory and focus
- Finding ways to manage stress before it peaks

By the time exam season arrives, those routines feel natural, and confidence is higher because the hard work has been steady, not frantic.

👉 If your child would benefit from starting early, get in touch to see how we can support them this term.

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We are a professional service helping students to perform in their studies and succeed in their lives. All our clinicians are occupational therapists who fuse academic strategies with personal development techniques. We are evidence based. This an independent practice, separate from universities, colleges and schools and is completely confidential. Using a combination of coaching, supervision, mentoring and therapy our aim is to support students at all levels of their academic career. We also provide support to parents and teaching staff through training and supervision.