FAQs

To make tutoring as convenient as possible for busy families, I provide expert primary tuition directly in the comfort of your home or at a quiet local library. 

KS1 is about the basic building blocks of learning. It covers what children learn in their first two years of primary school (ages 5-7).

Numbers & Counting:

• Reading and writing numbers up to 100.

• Understanding that a number like 23 is "2 tens and 3 ones."

Adding & Taking Away:

• Adding and taking away small numbers without needing to "borrow" or "carry over."

  • Examples: 23+5=28, 46+20=66, 16−5=11, 88−30=58.

• Knowing number pairs that make 10 (like 6+4=10).

• Using these basic facts to help with numbers up to 20 (like if 7+3=10, then 17+3=20).

Reading:

• Reading most words with 2 or more parts (like "sister" or "happy").

• Reading common endings (like "-ing" or "-ed").

• Reading common words that don't follow rules ("said," "was").

• Sounding out new words correctly without long pauses.

Writing:

• Writing clear sentences.

• Using capital letters and full stops to show where sentences start and end. 

• Using present tense (like "I walk") and past tense (like "I walked") correctly most of the time.

• Joining ideas using words like "and," "but," "because."

• Breaking spoken words into sounds and writing them down (phonics), often spelling words correctly.

• Spelling many common words correctly.

Yes, absolutely! I provide specialised support for older students who are working below the expected standard e.g. they are working at KS1 primary level. 

My focus with older learners is to reinforce foundational concepts, close learning gaps, and help them build the essential skills they need to progress confidently.

My difference lies in my commitment to a gentle, individualised approach that prioritises confidence building alongside academic progress. 

I understand that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. Instead of a one-size-fits-all method, I adapt my teaching to suit your needs. This nurturing approach helps create a safe space to make mistakes, ask questions, and ultimately, discover their full learning potential.

Mentoring sessions are delivered remotely online, providing a safe and supportive space for children and young people. Sessions may include discussions about thoughts and feelings, engaging activities, and the development of practical strategies. Each session is tailored to the individual's needs, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and empowered. 

Sessions are scheduled for 30 minutes each. The minimum guaranteed time is 25 minutes, allowing for necessary administrative tasks such as note-taking and correspondence with parents/carers. 

The length of mentoring sessions is entirely flexible and depends on the needs of the child or young person. Parents and carers can decide on the duration, with no set minimum or maximum number of sessions. Support can be ongoing or short-term, depending on what works best for the individual.  

I offer guidance and mentorship, not therapy. While I can support and encourage your young person, I cannot force them to discuss anything they are not ready to share. The supportive aspect of the sessions comes through one-to-one, person-focused, low-demand interactions. Building trust and comfort may take varying amounts of time for different individuals. 

My adult maths tuition focuses on foundational knowledge and is specifically designed for learners working at or towards Functional Skills Mathematics Entry Level 1. 

📌 My tuition is not geared towards the Functional Skills Mathematics Level 1 qualification (equivalent to a GCSE grade 2-3 or E-D) or the Functional Skills Maths Level 2 certificate (equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 or C). 

Using numbers and the number system – whole numbers:

• • Reading, writing, ordering, and comparing numbers up to 20.

  • Counting up to 20 items, including zero.

  • Adding numbers which total up to 20.

  • Subtracting numbers from numbers up to 20.

  • Recognising and interpreting the symbols +, – and = appropriately.

Using common measures, shape and space:

• • Recognising coins and notes, and writing them with the correct symbols (£ and p) where numbers are up to 20.

  • Reading 12-hour digital and analogue clocks in hours.

  • Knowing the number, name, and sequence of days in a week, months, and seasons.

  • Describing and comparing measures (size, length, width, height, weight, capacity).

  • Identifying common 2-D (circle, rectangle, triangle) and 3-D (cube) shapes.

  • Using everyday positional vocabulary (left, right, in front, behind, under, above).

Handling information and data:

• • Reading numerical information from lists.

  • Sorting and classifying objects using a single criterion.

  • Reading and drawing simple charts and diagrams (tally chart, block diagram, graph).

Solving mathematical problems and decision-making:

• • Recognising and solving simple one-step mathematical problems using the above content, explained with numbers, measures, diagrams, charts, or symbols.