How We Work Together

I custom each class to your child's learning needs. When we start working together I'll ask you about how your child likes to learn, and anything I need to know about them. With your child, I look at what they already know, where they need support, and how our time together is best spent. Any essential skill gaps we find get priority, because they're the building blocks for so much else.

Depending on age, your child is encouraged to choose the topics and content we tackle or revisit. If your child is learning outside a school environment, I provide more structure and direction to the flow of a set of classes. Classes stay learner led, but we also use your child's own curiosity and interests to enrich their learning.

One of the real benefits of 1:1 is that I match the pace of every class to your child. We slow down for new content, or content that's been forgotten, and move faster when your child is confident to. I use both spaced and interleaved learning, because research shows connections form more easily between topics, and learning sticks better with repetition.

Growing confidence sits at the centre of everything your child and I do together. Learning should be just challenging enough that your child is working beyond their comfort zone, while still seeing plenty of success along the way. Together, we're aiming for 'I can do this!'

Refunds aren't available for missed classes. If I'm unable to attend a live class, we'll arrange an alternative and, if that's not possible, a refund will be given.

Please be ready for a prompt start at the agreed time. Classes finish at the agreed time. For online classes, you'll need access to Zoom; if your child doesn't join, I'll message you on WhatsApp and wait 15 minutes. For in-person classes, if collection is delayed your child will stay safe with me until you arrive. Please contact me by WhatsApp in an emergency.

Technique Classes 

Self-study technique classes are scheduled during school breaks. They're an opportunity for your child to recall previous learning, apply it independently, and build effective study habits.

Before each school break, I provide a pack of recall resources to challenge your child to make their learning stick in their own time. I'm available to answer questions and offer extra support by email between live classes, and I'm also online at set 'drop in' times during breaks, a bit like a homework club: your child can join me while they work independently, with the reassurance that I'm there if they need me.

One real benefit of your child working independently between classes is that live lessons can focus more on teaching, since less time is needed practising and repeating content until it sticks. Establishing effective study habits like this has a positive impact across every subject, not just maths. Your child is also encouraged to reflect on what they'd like us to tackle together in our next class.

If your child is learning outside a school environment, I offer an alternative to self-study classes.

Payment Terms

Weekly classes are £250 per month.
Ad-hoc, School Holiday and Saturday classes are £75 per class (when available).

There are 45 classes over 11 months which includes 36 live classes and 9 self-study classes.
There are no classes and no payment due in August.
See our Class Schedule for dates.

Payment is by direct debit, in equal monthly instalments, due in advance on the first day of each month.

If your child is learning outside a school environment, and/or is funded by your school or local authority, please contact me for alternative payment terms.