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When a Child Won't Do the Work, Have We Asked Why?
2 conversations in the past few days have highlighted how different perspectives can lead to completely different understandings and very often it stems from a child needing reassurance about somethin... ...more
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October 06, 2026•6 min read
Support the individual child not what you learned on a course
I don't think being SEND-informed means having a list of strategies for each diagnosis and knowing which box to open. For me, it means having the knowledge to recognise possibilities and the curiosity... ...more
Become a tutor ,tutoring &Neurodiversity
September 30, 2026•5 min read
What makes a great tutor
Over those years, I’ve worked with a lot of children, spoken to a lot of parents and worked alongside a lot of tutors. And one thing I have become increasingly convinced of is this: Knowing a subject ... ...more
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September 08, 2026•8 min read
How Often Should My Child Have Tutoring?
There isn't a one size fits all answer to how often a child should have tutoring. That is completely dependent on the child, the family and their circumstances. ...more
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August 11, 2026•3 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