Not every student needs to rebuild confidence.
Some are ready to refine how they think, structure, and communicate their ideas.
This programme is designed for students who are ready to develop greater control, precision, and independence in their written work.
How sessions work
Session Structure
Sessions are one-to-one and shaped around the student’s writing and reading skills.
Each lesson has a clear focus, combining targeted teaching, detailed written feedback, and strategic forward planning to support sustained improvement over time.
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In practice, this means:
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sessions focus on refining specific aspects of writing
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feedback is detailed, actionable, and applied in subsequent work
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progress is built through consistent practice and deliberate improvement
Pace and Approach
Lessons are structured to develop precision, control, and consistency.
Students are expected to engage with written work between sessions, allowing feedback to be applied and developed over time.​
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This approach allows students to:
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refine their writing through regular, structured practice
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apply feedback to improve future responses independently
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develop greater control over how ideas are expressed and organised
Timeframe and Progression
There is no fixed programme length
Students remain on the Rhetoric Programme for as long as it continues to support the development of their writing.​
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Progression is typically seen through:
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increased precision and control in written responses
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more effective selection and integration of evidence
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greater consistency across tasks and assessments
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readiness to move towards more advanced or exam-focused work
WHAT THAT LOOKS LIKE
Over time students begin to
Approach tasks with greater clarity and purpose
Interpret questions precisely and respond with clear focus
Structure ideas into clear, well-developed written responses
Work independently, applying feedback with increasing control
Explain and develop ideas with greater precision and accuracy
THE FOCUS OF THE Rhetoric Programme
Because the programme is tailored, the focus is shaped by the specific aspects of writing each student needs to refine.
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refining the structure and clarity of written responses
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developing more precise and controlled use of evidence
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strengthening how ideas are explained and developed
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improving tone, register, and written expression​
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building consistency across tasks and assessments
This focus allows students to develop greater control and precision in their writing, producing clear, well-structured responses with increasing independence.
From here, students are ready to refine and strengthen their writing at a pace that supports sustained improvement.
£60
per week
INCLUDES: 60 minute 1:1 tutoring session, weekly targets linked to their homework/practice, weekly marking of independent work with examiner-level feedback.
This programme is designed as an ongoing process of refinement, with regular written work, detailed feedback, and structured development built into each session.