Hello, I'm Dawn.

I'm a mum to three grown-up children, a proud grandmother to two little ones, and I've spent many years working with children and helping them build confidence in maths and English.

When my own children were little, I loved reading stories, painting, playing games and spotting letters or numbers while we were out and about. Sometimes we were at the kitchen table; other times we were on the floor or out for a walk. We weren't trying to turn every moment into a lesson. We were simply enjoying time together.

Through tutoring and the different places I've worked with children and families, I've learnt that what works brilliantly for one child might not suit another. And that's all right. We can change the game, the explanation or even where we're sitting, rather than expecting every child to learn in the same way.

That's why I share the Clara James Approach: practical ideas, a bit of encouragement and someone to turn to when you're not sure what to try next. You don't need to know all the answers, and you certainly don't need to get everything right.