[AD] Private tuition can mean the difference between a confident, happy child in the classroom and a child who is worried and anxious about their studies.
For some children, school is a breeze with every subject coming easily to them. This is especially true for those students who have a good grasp of grammar and writing and some confidence in maths. For those who don’t however, there’s a knock-on effect with all subjects. Reading comprehension and writing skills both impact other subjects and if your child is struggling at school, it’s important to get a handle on those weak spots.
GCSE tuition in particular is very popular because the exams can be a stressful time for children – adding that extra level of support can make all the difference to your child’s results.
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Private tuition FAQ's
How do I know if my child needs a tutor?
It’s usually a case of repeated comments from their teachers about them not managing to keep up in class. If you’ve been informed that your child is falling behind or that they’re misbehaving in class, the main reason could be that they need a little additional assistance. Speak to your child’s teacher in person if possible or email them if not to try to pinpoint in which areas your child most needs support.
How do I find a good tutor?
Again, your child’s teacher may well be able to recommend a good tutor for whichever subject or subjects your child needs support. You can also find private tutors online relatively easy these days too. Online forums such as Tutor Hunt make things easy by being able to filter tutors down by location, subject and qualification level. It also might be wise speaking to other parents in the area too, to gain recommendations.
Can a private tutor help with GCSEs?
The short answer is yes. Private tutors can add that missing confidence when your child is coming up to GCSE age. Whether they need help with maths, English or other subjects, professional private tutors understand how GCSEs work and on which areas to focus. They will assess your child and move quickly to fill in the blanks. This can have an enormous impact on your child’s ultimate results.
Great post and some important questions to ask and think about if you think your child might need a tutor. I probably could have done with a tutor for my math / science GCSE's, as those are subjects I really found difficult to grasp!