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Performance Learning is changing the lives of pupils (and parents) from Scarborough to Eton by teaching them how to learn, with a method inspired by elite sport How the Sun journalist supercharged her Son’s GCSE with Performance Learning The application’s algorithm quietly and perpetually learns about the student Performance learning is the brainchild of former tennis player Tej Samani, Helping Independent and Private Schools identify gaps in skills, well-being and behaviour. Profiling school culture and accelerating exam results and test scores. “FORESIGHT is able to pinpoint exactly what every student’s strengths and areas for improvement are so that they are set up for success.” Great grades rarely come from last minute panic or sudden bursts of Welcome to Dear Dr Tej, a space for parents to ask honest
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1) At Performance Learning, we use an online Foresight Assessment to reveal areas where your child may need help.
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