Calm continuity. Intelligent oversight. A lifelong guide.Mentorship
A Private Educational Relationship
Treberys Private offers a highly discreet academic mentorship for a very small number of families. This is a long-term educational relationship, designed for those seeking thoughtful oversight, continuity and perspective across a child’s academic life rather than short-term intervention.
Mentorship sits at the most private end of our work. It is deliberately limited, offered by introduction, and shaped entirely around the child and family. The focus is not simply academic progress, but the development of confidence, judgement, intellectual curiosity and direction over time.
Educational Philosophy
Our approach is grounded in the principles of a modern liberal education, informed by the best traditions of British independent schooling and adapted for an increasingly complex global landscape.
We prioritise intellectual curiosity, disciplined thinking, strong communication, cultural literacy and personal responsibility. Academic results matter, but they are treated as outcomes of a well-considered education rather than the sole objective.
The long-term aim is to develop young people who are intellectually confident, culturally fluent and capable of navigating selective academic environments and life beyond them with clarity and independence.
The Nature of Mentorship
Each mentorship is highly individual and evolves over time. It provides strategic educational guidance across schooling, tuition, enrichment and long-term academic direction, ensuring coherence as children grow, change and, in many cases, move between countries or education systems.
The relationship is intentionally continuous rather than reactive. Decisions are made with years in mind, not just the next examination cycle, allowing families to step back from short-term pressure and gain clear, informed perspective.
James Harding
Mentor
James Harding provides exceptional educational guidance to some of the most discerning families internationally.
With over thirty years of experience in the UK’s independent sector, including roles as headmaster, deputy head, housemaster and head of academic departments, James brings rare depth and perspective to his work.
He now works with a select group of families through Treberys Private, creating bespoke academic provision that begins when a child joins and continues through to university and beyond. His approach is grounded in inspiration rather than prescription, combining weekly academic tutorials, careful oversight of tuition and long-term educational planning.
The structure is discreet and highly individual, built on respect for the student, alignment with family values and a quiet belief in the long-term. Alongside academic mentorship, James curates enrichment shaped around each student’s interests, which may include online study, vacation-time work and bespoke academic and cultural travel in the UK and Europe.
The objective is simple but exacting. To cultivate enjoyment of learning, intellectual confidence and clarity of direction, guided by one of the most experienced mentors working in private education today.
Enquiries
Mentorship is offered on a private, proposal-only basis and is limited in capacity. Families interested in exploring suitability are invited to contact Treberys Private directly.