PRIMARY SCHOOL AND SATS TUTORING
Please note - I am not currently taking any new primary/SATs children

Why have tutoring in Primary School?

• The foundation to later learning is laid down in primary school. 

• Difficulties with reading and writing knock confidence and negatively impact on learning in other subject areas.

• Poor self-belief in maths can be hard to turn around, and a strong understanding of the basics leads to competence in more complex mathematics.   

• Children often find it difficult to find the words to express what they do not understand and might not want to admit any lack of learning or confidence - this is particularly difficult within a classroom setting, but much easier when in a one-to-one situation with a trusted tutor.

• Although I am an experienced Infant teacher, I tend to steer away from tutoring children younger than Year 4, as I feel that after a full day of school most young children require time away from the pressure of learning. Generally, support and stimulation from parents, as guided by schools tends to be sufficient for younger children. ​

What about SATS preparation?

• When children are on the brink of leaving primary school, they sometimes need support to review learning and to find the confidence to apply themselves to the SATS tests.

• I have a wide and varied range of resources designed for this and have taken many classes through this period of their schooling.

• While supporting learning so that children can produce their best work, I feel that building and supporting their confidence is of the greatest value, and this alone can make a huge difference to their performance. 

​​

Why am I the best tutor for your child?

• Having taught in Primary Schools for over 20 years, I am very familiar with all age groups and subject curriculums.

• I have very substantial experience of supporting students with additional learning needs as well as being very familiar with stretching and challenging the most able learners. 

• All children thrive in a one-to-one learning environment, especially one in which the teacher has been able to discover exactly where any gaps reside, and in which areas confidence might be lacking. 

• Having that one-to-one experience and building up a secure relationship with a tutor can make all the difference, and the increased confidence itself can also make a great difference to the learning experience in the school environment. 

• As a parent of 4 children myself, I am familiar with the stresses of schooling, and the pressures of homework, tests and exams.

​​

What is my method?

• To use a child-centred approach where I build up a picture of the student’s strengths and weaknesses, ensuring any gaps in knowledge or areas of insecurity are dealt with in a focused yet compassionate manner.

• I am always very clear in my learning goals and create lessons plans as a direct result of what is revealed in the previous lesson, via my observations and through discussion.

• I can also address specific areas of learning that the child is able to identify and will always balance areas that they love to learn about with ones that are more challenging.

• I believe that developing good rapport with students and parents is vital, and it is always my goal that students love their tutoring sessions and that both pupils and parents can see accelerated progress and increased confidence.