Academic support

Many of our tutees request on-going general support with some of their academic subjects. This has been especially relevant due to the COVID disruption over the last 18 months. Some students feel they have missed sections of their course, have reduced motivation or have lost  confidence in their ability to succeed. Academic support for younger children is available for parents who are beginning to think about entrance exams to the top Public Schools, and want to ensure their child maintains a high position in class in anticipation of a school reference.

 

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Our Learning Support consultant is a qualified assessor for exam access arrangements and has many years’ experience designing supportive programmes to be used in schools. Although many schools only use their own assessors when completing documentation for exams, it can be very helpful to have an initial assessment from an expert. This can inform parents about strategies a child can use, for example, in cases of dyslexia. We also have tutors who have experience of working with children who have special education needs.

 

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Our EAL Consultant is available to carry out assessments along with offering advice and support on EAL matters. He has extensive experience of the IELTS exam which is a requirement for entry to English Universities. Some students, although they have a good command of spoken English, struggle to write academically and benefit from some extra tutoring. Our Penpal opportunities are an additional way to practice reading, writing and speaking English