Clear thinking about what to learn next.
RSH Bury Ltd helps individuals and families work out which education and training options actually fit. We start with what you want to achieve, research the courses and resources that can get you there, compare them honestly, and put a practical study plan in front of you — so the choice is yours, and it is made on evidence rather than guesswork.
- We are not a school or a course provider. We plan and advise, and we have nothing to sell you at the end of it.
- Nothing is promised. No grade, pass or place is guaranteed by us, and we say so plainly.
- Information about a young learner is provided by a parent or guardian and used with their consent.
Fees are fixed and agreed in writing before any work begins.
Four steps, one written routeGoal review → options researched → study plan → a route you can act on.
Four things that shape how we work with you
A written picture of your options, before you commit to any of them
Choosing a course, a college or a training route usually means working through a dozen prospectuses, comparing entry requirements written in different ways, and trying to guess which option will still make sense in three years. The information exists — it is simply scattered, inconsistent and hard to weigh up fairly.
We do that work for you. Starting from a structured conversation about goals, current position and constraints, we research the options that genuinely fit, check the practical details that matter, and lay them out side by side. You finish with a plan you can act on, and the reasoning behind it written down.
- A written brief that every option is measured against
- Courses and resources researched for current entry requirements
- Comparison on the criteria that actually drive your decision
- A study plan with stages, timings and a review point
Six situations we plan for most often
Most enquiries start from one of these points. If yours is different, that is normal too — the process is the same.
Choosing a college or sixth form
Entry requirements, subject combinations and travel time weighed against where the learner wants to end up.
University and higher education routes
Course structures, entry profiles and the difference between similar-sounding degrees.
Apprenticeships and vocational training
Levels, providers, day release arrangements and how each route builds towards a trade.
Returning to study as an adult
Access courses, part-time options, funding routes and what providers expect from mature applicants.
Changing direction or retraining
Which qualifications are genuinely required, what can be learned without one, and how long it takes.
Building a study plan that survives real life
Work, caring responsibilities and travel all taken into account before anything is scheduled.
Five services, taken on their own or run as a full plan
Each one is a piece of work with a defined finish. You can stop after any stage.
Education Goal Review
A structured conversation and short written brief that turn a vague sense of what should come next into something we can research against.
- Goals stated in the learner’s own terms
- Current position and prior learning mapped
- Constraints: time, money, travel, commitments
- Realistic routes identified and ranked
Course & Resource Matching
A current picture of the courses, providers and learning materials that fit your brief, researched rather than recalled.
- Course types and levels laid out
- Learning resources and materials shortlisted
- Comparison on entry requirements and format
- A written recommendation list with sources
Study Plan Development
The options that survive research are turned into a plan with stages, timings and a point at which to review it.
- Stages and milestones in order
- Weekly and termly time commitments
- A realistic study rhythm around work or school
- What to have finished by each stage
Learning Options Comparison
Two routes can look identical in a prospectus and be very different in practice. We set out where the difference lies.
- Side-by-side comparison table
- Cost and overall duration for each
- Advantages and drawbacks labelled
- A decision memo summarising open points
Ongoing Guidance
Once a plan is running, we stay available for the reviews and adjustments that nearly every plan needs.
- Progress reviewed against the plan
- Adjustments when circumstances change
- Questions answered as they come up
- A clear view of the next step
From first conversation to a plan you can start
Most plans are delivered within three weeks of the first conversation, depending on how quickly information can be gathered.
Goal review
A structured conversation covering aims, current position, constraints and what the learner genuinely enjoys.
Research
Courses, providers and resources checked against current entry requirements and availability.
Compare
Options laid out side by side on your criteria, with costs, timescales and drawbacks stated.
Plan
A written study plan with stages and timings, plus time to talk it through before you commit.
Advice from a person, not a search engine
Search results are very good at telling you what exists and very poor at telling you what suits you. Behind every plan we write is a conversation about the learner — what they are good at, what they have already tried, and what they would actually enjoy doing for three years.
- A named planner who handles your enquiry from start to finish
- Written updates at each stage, not silence
- Questions answered between stages rather than only at the end
- A defined finish, with nothing open-ended
We do not sell courses, tuition or places, and we do not receive payment from any college, university or training provider for a recommendation.
The same questions asked of every option
Looking at one course at a time makes everything sound promising. Put four side by side on the same page and the differences become obvious — which is usually where the real decision gets made.
Every option we research is assessed against the same framework, so you are never comparing a carefully researched route with something you happened to read in a corridor.
| Criterion | What we record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Grades, subjects or prior experience needed | Determines whether a route is actually open to you now |
| Duration and commitment | Total length, weekly hours, term dates | Shows what the plan will realistically demand |
| Cost and funding | Fees, materials, travel, funding available | Total cost usually far exceeds the headline fee |
| Content and teaching style | Modules, assessment, classroom or online | The part most often different from the brochure |
| Destination | Typical progression routes after finishing | Keeps the plan tied to where the learner wants to end up |
The detail behind a written route
Providers, requirements, costs and daily practicalities — the things a prospectus rarely settles on its own.
What a written plan actually looks like
Three illustrative entries from a plan. Yours will reflect your own goals and the options genuinely open to you at the time.
Route A — college then degree
The longest route but the one that keeps the most doors open, with the learner stepping up a level at a time.
- Two-year college programme, then a degree route
- Entry requirements met for the first stage
- Travel within the stated limit
- Funding options noted for each year
Route B — apprenticeship
Earns while learning and builds a trade, but the weekly pattern leaves less room for a part-time job.
- Level agreed with current qualifications
- Selected providers researched and compared
- Day release arrangement stated clearly
- Progress beyond the apprenticeship mapped
Route C — return to study, part-time
Fits alongside existing work and caring commitments, but takes longer and needs a steady weekly rhythm.
- Part-time or evening option identified
- Weekly study hours set realistically
- Prior learning and credit transfer checked
- Review point scheduled after the first term
Illustrative examples only, shown to demonstrate the format of a plan. They are not recommendations, and no outcome or qualification is promised.
Fixed fees, agreed before any work starts
You pay for the work, not for an outcome. There is no commission and nothing further is owed once a stage is finished.
First Conversation
Best if you are not yet sure what to ask, or whether planning is needed at all.
£45 one-off
One-off fee
- 45 minutes with a planner
- Aims and constraints discussed
- An honest view on whether we can help
- No obligation to continue
Goal Review & Brief
Turns the conversation into a written brief we can research against.
£90 one-off
One-off fee
- Structured goal review session
- Written brief covering aims and constraints
- Realistic routes identified
- One round of amendments
Course & Resource Report
One full research round across the options that fit your brief.
£150 per round
Per research round
- Everything in Goal Review & Brief
- Courses and providers researched
- Entry requirements and costs checked
- Comparison table and reserve options
Complete Learning Plan
The full service, from first conversation to a plan you can start.
£195 per plan
Complete package
- Everything in the Course & Resource Report
- Written study plan with stages and timings
- Decision memo and open points
- Ongoing guidance for eight weeks
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and confirmed in writing before work begins. Ongoing guidance beyond the first eight weeks, and additional research rounds where requirements change, are quoted separately and agreed in advance. We do not accept commission or introducer payments from any college, university, training provider or tutoring service.
What you can hold us to
We are independent
We take no payment from providers, so our only obligation is an accurate picture for you.
We promise nothing
No pass, grade or place is guaranteed by us. Planning improves decisions; it cannot determine results.
We never hurry you
You decide the pace. There is no target, no quota and nothing owed if you decide not to go ahead.
We handle data carefully
Where a learner is under 18, information is provided by a parent or guardian and used with their consent.
The questions families ask first
Are you a school, college or tutoring company?
No. RSH Bury Ltd is an independent education and learning planning service. We do not teach, we do not hold places on any course, and we do not provide tuition. We research and compare options and write plans; the teaching itself is delivered by whoever you choose.
Can you guarantee a pass, a grade or a place?
No, and you should be cautious of anyone who says otherwise. We do not guarantee exam results, grades, course places or admission to any institution, and we make no claim to improve a learner’s marks by any particular amount. What we provide is research, comparison and a plan.
How are your fees worked out?
Every stage has a fixed price agreed in writing before we start, and the current range runs from £45 for a first conversation to £195 for a complete learning plan. There is no commission and no percentage of any course fee. Ongoing guidance beyond the first eight weeks is quoted separately.
How long does a plan take?
Most plans are delivered within three weeks of the first conversation. Where entry requirements need confirming with a provider, or a learner is waiting on results, it can take longer — and we will say so as soon as that becomes clear.
Tell us what you are weighing up
A first conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We will tell you plainly whether planning is worth doing.