Frequently Asked Questions
When is tuition available?
At present, tuition is available Monday to Thursday afternoons and evenings.
Please get in touch to discuss the time and day most convenient for you:
deborah@inspiredbyenglish.com or 07861 822 512
Why is it important that my child has weekly lessons?
Regular tuition has several benefits.
Weekly lessons allow the time for your child and me to gradually develop a good rapport that will not only make their lessons more enjoyable but their learning more effective.
Regular lessons also enable us to support your child immediately with any problems or questions that result from recent lessons at school. Often, this is a valuable opportunity for us to address any confusion or lack of understanding that your child may have before it becomes an obstacle for them.
Lastly, weekly tuition reinforces our overall delivery of a comprehensive teaching plan that is aligned with National Curriculum objectives.
Will lessons recur at the same time and day every week?
Yes.
However, if you do need to reschedule a lesson on the odd occasion, we will do our utmost to make an alternative time and day available to your child.
What will happen during a lesson?
Quite simply, every lesson is different!
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However, the way that your child feels they are performing in both lessons and assessments will be discussed regularly. Difficulties with any of the skills required at their particular stage and level of learning will be prioritised to ensure that they can progress and conquer these obstacles quickly.
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Attending to any areas of self-doubt or a lack of confidence will be fundamental to each session of tuition.
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Any given topic will be explored thoroughly and may entail the close reading of written extracts, discussion of new vocabulary, numerous analytical techniques — such as mind-mapping, tabulation, annotation, colour-coding, quote explosion etc. — as well as the completion of written tasks and practice exam questions.
Tuition sessions will reflect our commitment to empowering your child and transforming their grades with each session tailored to their precise academic needs and learning style.
Will private tuition complement what is taught at my child's school?
Absolutely.
Since our lessons are planned to reflect the aims of the National Curriculum, as well as the specific requirements of the relevant exam board, your child will be able to use all that is learned and practised with me at school — from the very first lesson!
Equally, any school lessons that result in a lack of understanding, confusion, or even insufficient challenge can be addressed and resolved during private tuition.
How long will it take for my child to improve aademically?
We all learn at very different paces!
However, many of our students quickly discover a sense of confidence not just in their understanding of the subject and in finding the 'missing pieces of the jigsaw', but also in what they believe they can achieve academically.
The overwhelming benefit of private tuition is that it allows dedicated time for one-to-one teaching and support. Each session of tuition allows us to get to know and understand your child's specific learning style and pace, their academic abilities, and any notable knowledge gaps.
What is The Tutors' Association Daily DBS Check?
The Tutors' Association offers a daily DBS check system to ensure that tutors remain compliant with safeguarding requirements. This system automatically checks the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) status of tutors who are registered with the DBS Update Service or have a DBS certificate issued within the past year.
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The daily checks help maintain high standards in tutoring by providing instant notifications of any changes to a tutor’s DBS status. This is particularly useful for parents who want to ensure that the tutors they choose for their child meets safety and legal requirements.