Tutoring & SEND Support
Personalised education that begins with understanding your child.
Every child has their own story, strengths, challenges and ways of experiencing the world. I believe that learning works best when we make room for all of them.
I'm a qualified teacher and SEND specialist, offering personalised tutoring for children and young people who need something a little different from a traditional classroom approach.
Whether your child is home educated, struggling in school, currently unable to attend or simply needs some extra support, my starting point is always the same: getting to know the person behind the learning.
What is tutoring like with me?
For me, tutoring is about so much more than working through a curriculum or achieving a particular grade, although those things matter too. It's about building trust, nurturing curiosity, developing confidence and helping young people rediscover what they're capable of.
Many of the children I work with have experienced anxiety, overwhelm, frustration or a loss of confidence in education. Some aren't ready to sit down and begin formal learning straight away, and that's absolutely fine. Our first sessions might involve games, conversation, creativity, shared interests or simply getting comfortable with one another. I use humour and playfulness wherever appropriate, because learning doesn't always have to feel serious.
As trust grows, we can gradually introduce more structured learning, adapting the pace, approach and expectations to suit your child.
For other young people, we're able to begin with academic work from the outset. I support learning in English and maths, adapting lessons to individual needs and working towards meaningful educational goals.
There's no single formula. What matters is finding an approach that works for your child.
I have extensive experience supporting children and teenagers with a wide range of additional needs and educational challenges, including:
Autism and ADHD
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific learning differences
Anxiety and emotional dysregulation
School trauma, school avoidance and difficulties attending school
Low confidence, overwhelm and negative experiences of education
Home education and individualised learning programmes
A formal diagnosis isn't necessary for us to work together. I'm particularly experienced in supporting young people who have become disconnected from education, including those who haven't attended school for some time.
Sometimes our work focuses on rebuilding trust and confidence. Sometimes it's about developing the skills and strategies that make learning more accessible. And sometimes it's about supporting a young person who wants to return to school to take those steps at a pace they can manage.
I also work closely with parents and carers, recognising that understanding and supporting a child often means working together with the people who know them best.
What do I specialise in?
All my students are encouraged to have a go first and ‘correct’ second - we’re all still learning after all!
Subjects, ages and learning support
I work with children and young people across primary and secondary education, adapting my teaching to their individual abilities, interests and learning needs rather than simply their age or school year. My main teaching subjects are English and maths, and I can support with:
Primary education (Key Stages 1 & 2): Building strong foundations in reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, number skills and mathematical understanding.
Lower secondary (Key Stage 3): Supporting English and maths, filling gaps in learning, building confidence and helping young people develop greater independence.
GCSE preparation: Supporting students working towards English and maths qualifications, particularly those who benefit from a more individualised, flexible approach.
Home education: Creating personalised learning experiences for children and teenagers who are educated outside school, whether following a curriculum or taking a more flexible approach.
Re-engaging with education: Helping young people who have experienced school trauma, school avoidance, anxiety or long periods away from formal environments gradually rebuild their confidence and relationship with learning.
Some young people come to me with clear academic goals, while others need time to discover what learning can look like for them. Often, it's a mixture of both. Wherever we're starting from, we'll work together to find a balance between meaningful academic progress and your child's wellbeing.
A little about my experience
I've worked in a variety of educational settings since 2002 and gained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in 2013. I also hold a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, completed in 2020.
My experience includes mainstream primary teaching, specialist independent education, school leadership and working individually with children and families outside the school system. This combination has given me an understanding of both the expectations of formal education and the challenges faced by young people for whom those expectations don't always work. I bring that experience into my tutoring, balancing academic progress with emotional wellbeing, curiosity and the importance of building trusting relationships.
I also hold an Enhanced DBS certificate and am registered with the DBS Update Service.
How do sessions work?
First, let's have a chat.
We'll begin with a phone call to talk about your child, their experiences, what they're finding difficult and what you're hoping tutoring might offer. If it sounds as though we could be a good fit, we'll arrange an introductory meeting so I can get to know you and your child and you can get a feel for me too.
There's no expectation that your child needs to perform, engage in a particular way or be ready for formal learning at that first meeting. It's simply an opportunity for us to meet and see how we get along.
If we decide to go ahead, we'll agree on a plan that works for your child and family.
Sessions are usually one-to-one and last between one and two hours, although this can vary depending on individual needs. Small-group sessions may also be possible by arrangement. I generally work in family homes, but online tutoring and other settings can be discussed.
Throughout our time working together, I value open, honest and relaxed communication. I want parents and young people to feel comfortable sharing what's working, what isn't and what might need to change.
Sessions and fees
I offer specialist one-to-one tutoring and SEND support, with sessions tailored to each young person's needs. Sessions usually last between one and two hours, with more regular educational provision and small-group arrangements available by discussion.
As a guide, families should expect to budget around £80–£120 per hour for specialist one-to-one support.
I understand that finding the right support can be a significant financial commitment, and I do offer alternative arrangements depending on individual circumstances, session frequency and availability.
Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss your child's needs and explore what might work for your family. All fees are agreed before we begin.
Let’s talk about your child
If you're looking for a tutor who will take the time to get to know your child, understand their needs and work with them as an individual, I'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're hoping to rebuild confidence, support academic learning or simply help your child feel more comfortable with education again, we can begin with a conversation and see where it takes us.
Get in touch to arrange an initial chat.
The difference this work can make
Every child I've worked with has brought their own experiences, strengths and challenges. There is no single measure of success, and progress rarely follows a straight line. But looking back over the past five years, I'm proud of the journeys I've been privileged to be part of.
Young people supported - Each with their own individual learning needs, experiences and goals
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Not attending school initially - For 12 of these young people, I provided their only regular educational input, ranging from a few hours a week to full-time support
15
Found the right school for them - Of the 11 young people who wanted to return to school, 10 made that transition during our time working together.
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And behind every number is a story.
A young person who begins to trust adults again.
A child who discovers that they're not actually 'bad at maths'.
A teenager who starts to believe they might be able to learn after all.
A family who feels a little less alone in navigating an incredibly difficult situation.
For some children, success means returning to school. For others, it means finding confidence, developing independence, making academic progress or simply feeling safe enough to begin learning again. These changes are rarely the result of one person's work. Families, schools, other professionals and, most importantly, the young people themselves all play their part.
My role is to listen, understand, adapt and help create the conditions in which those next steps become possible.
Because progress isn't always about how far someone has travelled. Sometimes it's about how much has changed in how they see themselves.
Alongside my independent tutoring, I'm also proud to work with SENsational Tutors, an organisation supporting children and families who need more individualised approaches to education.
I really value their commitment to creating learning opportunities that work for young people rather than expecting young people to fit into systems that aren't meeting their needs.
Working together
