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What if the child isn't the problem...
Sometimes, when a child is struggling at school, the first assumption we make is that the problem lies with the child. Perhaps they're not trying hard enough. Perhaps they're not naturally academic. P... ...more
Become a tutor ,How do we learn Education tutoring &Neurodiversity
August 05, 2026•3 min read
Supporting your child through the battle of the homework!
"I ask my child to do their homework, and it turns into an argument every single time." If that sounds familiar, you're certainly not alone. In fact, it's probably one of the most common frustrations ... ...more
How do we learn ,Help with maths &Neurodiversity
July 30, 2026•3 min read
Every Child Is Already on a Journey – Our Job Is to Meet Them Where They Are
When most tutors first meet a child, they're joining them partway through their educational journey and it is our responsibility as a tutor to meet them where they are and support them on their own pr... ...more
Become a tutor ,Education Franchise tutoring &Neurodiversity
July 28, 2026•3 min read
Preconceptions of how to support a child
There is always the danger that we have preconceived ideas about the child that we are working with: a dyslexic child will struggle to spell. A child on the spectrum will want to follow the same routi... ...more
Become a tutor ,Education Franchise &tutoring
July 08, 2026•1 min read
What Can I Do If I Can't Afford a Tutor Right Now?
A parent recently emailed me to say that she had enjoyed reading Square Pegs & Round Holes but, couldn't afford tutoring at the moment. She then asked a question that I suspect many parents are wonder... ...more
Education ,Secondary Maths Help with maths &tutoring
June 11, 2026•4 min read
The Washing Up Was Still on the Side
This morning I walked into the kitchen and the washing up was still sat on the side from yesterday. But yesterday I had moved different mountains. It is the same when we work with children, celebrate ... ...more
How do we learn ,Education &tutoring
June 09, 2026•2 min read