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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
What I understand about supporting neurodiverse students
I think more than anything though, it is important to work with the child sat in front of us. Not the label or our preconceptions. If you would like a free copy of my book, just send me an email: info... ...more
How do we learn ,Education &tutoring
June 03, 2026•4 min read
Making a revision plan
It’s that time of year again when some students start to panic that their GCSEs are just around the corner and a revision plan needs to be created. Every minute of every day is packed with some ambiti... ...more
Revision tips ,Education &Secondary Maths
April 21, 2026•2 min read
What am I supposed to do to revise?
If you or your child have exams looming and you are looking for tips on how to revise, this article will give you a wide range of revision suggestions for you to choose from. I hope they help ...more
Revision tips ,Education
October 09, 2025•11 min read