Classes and tutoring

Tutoring and enrichment for ages 7 to 16

We cover Key Stage 2 (years 3 to 6), Key Stage 3 (years 7 to 9), and Key Stage 4, which covers GCSE (years 10 to 11). Every child starts with a short assessment, so sessions begin from what they already know and build carefully from there.

Lessons follow the structure of the National Curriculum, with a clear progression from fluency in the basics, to reasoning and explanation, to applying skills in unfamiliar problems.

Format: in person across the local area and online across the UK. Sessions are typically one hour, with a 45-minute option for younger children. Coding Club and Art and Painting run as small groups; English and Maths are one-to-one.

Our teaching approach

We start from an honest picture of where the child is, not their year group. A child in Year 7 who needs to firm up Year 4 foundations is met there, without judgement.
New learning is built on secure prior knowledge, introduced in small steps, and revisited regularly so it stays in place.
We move deliberately from fluency, to reasoning, to problem solving, mirroring how the National Curriculum is structured.
Progress is shared openly with parents, with clear feedback on what has improved and what we are working on next.

English (Key Stages 2 to 4)

In English we develop the full range of literacy skills: reading fluency and comprehension, a growing vocabulary, accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar, and confident, well-structured writing. For younger pupils the focus is often on reading for meaning, building vocabulary, and writing in clear sentences and paragraphs. As pupils move into Key Stage 3 and towards GCSE, we work on reading a wider range of texts closely, writing for different purposes and audiences, and the analytical and essay skills that GCSE English Language and Literature demand. Throughout, we encourage children to talk about what they read, since strong spoken language underpins strong reading and writing.

Creative writing and rap

Words can be playful, and rap is one of the most exciting ways to show a child that. In these sessions children experiment with rhythm, rhyme and wordplay to turn their own ideas and stories into something they are proud to perform. It is English with the brakes off, a chance to enjoy language, take risks and find a voice.

There is a lot of learning hidden inside a good verse. Children build vocabulary as they hunt for just the right word and a rhyme to match, they develop an ear for syllables, stress and rhythm, and they see how similes, metaphors and imagery bring writing to life. Shaping lines and verses is planning, drafting and editing in disguise, and reading their work aloud builds clear, confident speaking.

Most of all it is fun. Children who are sure they are not good at English often discover they love it once it sounds like their world, and the wit and humour of a clever rhyme keeps them coming back. Finishing a piece they wrote themselves gives them a real sense of pride that carries into the rest of their learning. Everything is kept age appropriate and encouraging, and we celebrate effort, originality and a sharp turn of phrase over getting every line perfect.

Maths (Key Stages 2 to 4)

Maths sessions cover the core areas of the National Curriculum: number and place value, the four operations, fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, geometry and measures, and statistics and probability. We work in the order the curriculum intends. First we secure fluency in key methods, then build the reasoning to explain why they work, then apply them to multi-step and real-world problems. For pupils preparing for GCSE we cover both Foundation and Higher content and focus on exam technique alongside understanding, so that confidence and marks improve together.

IT and Coding Club

Our coding club introduces children to computational thinking and real programming concepts in a creative, project-led way. Younger and newer coders usually start with Scratch, a block-based language that teaches sequences, loops, conditionals, variables and events without the frustration of typing errors, while children build their own games, animations and stories. As they gain confidence, older pupils progress to text-based languages such as Python and take on more ambitious projects. The emphasis is on problem solving, persistence and creativity, the same skills the National Curriculum sets out for Computing, and on every child leaving a session with something they have built and are proud of.

Art and Painting

The art and painting sessions give children space to be creative, experiment, and express themselves. They explore drawing, painting and colour, try a range of materials and techniques, and develop observational skill and an eye for detail. Beyond the artwork itself, these sessions build fine motor control, focus and confidence, and for many children the calm, open-ended nature of art is a welcome contrast to more structured academic work. The approach reflects the National Curriculum aims that children produce creative work, improve their technique, and learn to evaluate and develop their own ideas.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) support

Supporting children with Special Educational Needs is central to what we do, not an add-on. We have hands-on experience with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, sensory processing differences, emotional regulation challenges, and specific learning difficulties.

There is no single method, because no two children are the same. In practice this means adapting to each child: structured, predictable sessions and clear expectations for children who find uncertainty difficult; multi-sensory approaches that use sight, sound and movement for children who learn best that way; shorter, focused tasks and movement breaks where attention is a challenge; and consistent support for executive functioning, such as organisation, working memory, and managing transitions.

Just as important as the academic work is how a child feels. Many children arrive having decided they are simply bad at a subject. A large part of our job is to change that, rebuilding confidence, independence and emotional regulation alongside reading, writing and maths. We work in partnership with parents, and where helpful alongside schools and other professionals, so that support is consistent and joined up.

One-to-one tutoring

One-to-one tutoring is the most effective way to help a child move forward, because everything is shaped around them. Sessions are paced to the individual, feedback is immediate, and time is spent exactly where it is needed rather than where a whole class happens to be. Working one-to-one also builds a trusting relationship in which a child feels safe to make mistakes, ask questions, and take risks with their learning. Each child's plan is based on an initial assessment and reviewed regularly, so that tutoring stays focused on the goals that matter most to them and their family.

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