Q. Why should I consider home tutoring?
A. There are lots of reasons why someone might benefit from a little extra help! With a personal tutor, the student has one-to-one attention, instant feedback is available and the sessions are tailored to the needs of the student - what could be better?
Q. What should I expect from the tutoring?
A. At the first meeting (or through a phone call), the tutor, pupil and parents/carer will complete an initial fact-find, and agree the aims of the tutoring. This is intended to make sure all the people involved know what to expect and what is expected of them.
Q. Where do lessons take place?
A. The tutor and pupil may meet at the pupil's house or at the tutor's. They will need a quiet, smoke-free area with a desk or table where they can work. It is requested that interruptions are kept to a minimum, and mobile phones switched off.
Q. What about online lessons?
A. Online lessons use Zoom or similar, making use of the whiteboard and other screen sharing (e.g. for books, websites). The student will need audio and video. Lessons may be all online, or a mixture of face to face and online to suit. Online lessons may be used ad-hoc if the tutor or student is isolating due to COVID.
Q. Will I have to do homework?
A. Any homework set will be reasonable and will take account of school homework commitments.
Q. Will I have the same time slot every week?
A. Yes, unless both parent/carer and tutor agree otherwise. If circumstances change, the tutor will be happy to alter the time slot wherever possible, depending on their individual timetable.
Q. Do lessons continue through the school holidays?
A. Up to you - I am more than happy to continue through.
Q. What if a parent/carer wishes to reschedule or cancel a particular session?
A. The tutor will try to provide an alternative time slot to cover the missed session. Clearly this may not always be possible. Cancellation charges may apply.
Q. How much notice of cancellation does the parent/carer need to provide?
A. The more the better, one week is preferable as a minimum. The tutor will provide similar notice.
Q. What are the charges for late cancellation?
A. The full fee will be charged if the cancellation is within 24 hours. Note: COVID - if a student is isolating or waiting for the results of a PCR test, do not attend. We may be able to have a session online. Please contact the tutor as soon as possible to discuss.
Q. Do you only provide tuition for children?
A. No - we can tutor any age from about 12 upwards! Adults are most welcome. Please read all references to children/parents on this site as appropriate to you.
Q. How do we pay?
A. Direct bank transfer is preferred after each session. You can also pay cash or cheque. Monthly payments can be arranged (conditions apply).
Q. Are there any extra costs?
A. The pupil will need to provide their own writing materials, including A4 paper and a ring binder. Usually a text book or revision book will be required (which can often be borrowed from the pupil's school). Sometimes the tutor will recommend a particular text book or set of practice papers: these can be provided at cost to the parents.
Q. What notice of termination do I need to provide?
A. The more the better, but two weeks as a minimum.
IMPORTANT: Child Protection - a parent/other responsible adult must always be present in the house during lessons at the pupil's house. Your tutor will not give a lesson if the pupil is alone, and cancellation fees may apply. Your tutor is CRB-registered.
A. There are lots of reasons why someone might benefit from a little extra help! With a personal tutor, the student has one-to-one attention, instant feedback is available and the sessions are tailored to the needs of the student - what could be better?
Q. What should I expect from the tutoring?
A. At the first meeting (or through a phone call), the tutor, pupil and parents/carer will complete an initial fact-find, and agree the aims of the tutoring. This is intended to make sure all the people involved know what to expect and what is expected of them.
Q. Where do lessons take place?
A. The tutor and pupil may meet at the pupil's house or at the tutor's. They will need a quiet, smoke-free area with a desk or table where they can work. It is requested that interruptions are kept to a minimum, and mobile phones switched off.
Q. What about online lessons?
A. Online lessons use Zoom or similar, making use of the whiteboard and other screen sharing (e.g. for books, websites). The student will need audio and video. Lessons may be all online, or a mixture of face to face and online to suit. Online lessons may be used ad-hoc if the tutor or student is isolating due to COVID.
Q. Will I have to do homework?
A. Any homework set will be reasonable and will take account of school homework commitments.
Q. Will I have the same time slot every week?
A. Yes, unless both parent/carer and tutor agree otherwise. If circumstances change, the tutor will be happy to alter the time slot wherever possible, depending on their individual timetable.
Q. Do lessons continue through the school holidays?
A. Up to you - I am more than happy to continue through.
Q. What if a parent/carer wishes to reschedule or cancel a particular session?
A. The tutor will try to provide an alternative time slot to cover the missed session. Clearly this may not always be possible. Cancellation charges may apply.
Q. How much notice of cancellation does the parent/carer need to provide?
A. The more the better, one week is preferable as a minimum. The tutor will provide similar notice.
Q. What are the charges for late cancellation?
A. The full fee will be charged if the cancellation is within 24 hours. Note: COVID - if a student is isolating or waiting for the results of a PCR test, do not attend. We may be able to have a session online. Please contact the tutor as soon as possible to discuss.
Q. Do you only provide tuition for children?
A. No - we can tutor any age from about 12 upwards! Adults are most welcome. Please read all references to children/parents on this site as appropriate to you.
Q. How do we pay?
A. Direct bank transfer is preferred after each session. You can also pay cash or cheque. Monthly payments can be arranged (conditions apply).
Q. Are there any extra costs?
A. The pupil will need to provide their own writing materials, including A4 paper and a ring binder. Usually a text book or revision book will be required (which can often be borrowed from the pupil's school). Sometimes the tutor will recommend a particular text book or set of practice papers: these can be provided at cost to the parents.
Q. What notice of termination do I need to provide?
A. The more the better, but two weeks as a minimum.
IMPORTANT: Child Protection - a parent/other responsible adult must always be present in the house during lessons at the pupil's house. Your tutor will not give a lesson if the pupil is alone, and cancellation fees may apply. Your tutor is CRB-registered.
