How can I help your child with their learning?
Reading
In our sessions, we will focus on different aspects of reading, dependent on the needs of your child. We may need to focus on phonics and sight reading, using various approaches, such as decoding, blending and precision teaching. We will work on developing reading comprehension skills and fluency. I will use various teaching strategies to maximise learning through story telling, including sensory stories, to reinforce prior knowledge and introduce new concepts. We will work on developing comprehension skills, moving from concrete experiences to more abstract concepts (based on Blanks Levels of Questioning). We may learn phonics through an integrated sensory approach, including elements of Attention Autism, Cued Articulation, Letters and Sounds and Intensive Interaction (I do/ We do/ You do).
If your child is already a fluent sight reader and can access reading at sentence and text levels from various sources, we will work on developing and securing reading comprehension skills, such as deduction and inferencing.
Writing
At the start of our sessions, I will ask your child to do a writing task, based on their interests. This will allow me to assess their gaps in learning and plan an individualised programme of study, based on the National Curriculum guidelines. We will focus on the following aspects: grammar, punctuation and spelling, developing creative writing skills and exploring linguistic features if appropriate. I will ensure that all our writing sessions are purposeful and functional. Where appropriate, I may use Shape Coding or Colourful Semantics to structure their writing tasks.
If your child is still at the mark making stage, or unable to mark make, I will design a functional writing programme for them, using their preferred medium/method. This will help them create their own narrative. I use appropriate visuals and scaffolding resources in all my sessions to aid understanding (photos, Widgit symbols, flashcards, writing frames, word banks, etc.)
Maths
Sessions are tailored to the need of your child. I will do an initial assessment and then plan a personalised study programme based on the National Curriculum. I use the CPA approach in all my lessons. I ensure that children have access to practical resources at all times to deepen their understanding.
If your child is working significantly below their chronological age, I will design a bespoke programme of study, based on their developmental stage, communication abilities and sensory needs to ensure maximum progress in line with their starting points. I follow the Development Matters Guidance to ensure that teaching and learning is closely matched to the developmental needs of your child. My learning packages are underpinned by the latest research into how children learn and what works best at various stages of development (based on schematic or prior knowledge).
What Our Customers Say About Us
‘Tanya is an amazing tutor and a perfect match for E!’
V, parent of E
‘Thank you so much for all the support you have given O. You have undoubtedly made such a positive impact on O in the short space of time you have known him. We are delighted to see how much progress he has made this term’.
C&D, parents of O
‘You are always going to be my best teacher because you plan fun lessons and make sure everyone gets support.’
V, Y5 pupil
