Tutoring & Written Statement Package

Example My Tutor Written Statement

Student Name has been changed for anonymity: Taylor

Reasons for Requesting a speech and Language Assessment
As Taylor’s tutor, I support the family in requesting a speech and language assessment. 

Taylor shows persistent difficulties with comprehension and expressive language, which affect progress in reading, writing, and maths. Echolalia and limited responses to “wh” questions are observed regularly, alongside restricted vocabulary and sentence formation. Without targeted intervention, Taylor faces increasing barriers to independent learning.

Why Refer Now
Concerns have been ongoing but are now more urgent due to rising curriculum demands. Taylor is working below expected levels in reasoning and comprehension.

Strategies in Use
During tutoring sessions, the following are in place:

• Visuals such as bar models for maths problems, task boards, practical resources 

• Sentence starters

• Repeated question practice

• Simplified language

• Adult modelling

These strategies support engagement but are insufficient without deeper intervention.

Impact of Difficulties
Taylor’s communication challenges affect the ability to:

• Understand learning tasks

• Work independently

• Answer questions clearly

• Express ideas effectively

Purpose of Assessment

• Identify the specific nature of the difficulties

• Recommend a structured intervention plan

• Support Taylor’s access to secondary-level learning tasks

Statement by Private Tutor