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My goal is that within this group you will find a variety of methods each month to help you to support your child with an aspect of maths or English. Many of the ideas I share are those I use for chil... ...more
Creative Resources for primary children ,Education Help with maths Neurodiversity &Home Education
September 29, 2026•4 min read
What If the Goal Isn’t Just the Destination, but the Conversations Along the Way?
I recently shared that someone had asked for a call to find out more about the franchise. I commented that I realised it might take 100 conversations to reach my goal. Some one responded that these c... ...more
Become a tutor ,Education &Franchise
August 18, 2026•5 min read
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
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