A Helping Hand... Could private tuition benefit your child?
Barely a day goes by without schools making the news in one way or another. Recent headlines have screamed: British Children bottom of the European League Table... and Crisis in the Classroom. Is it any wonder that as parents we have never been more concerned about our children’s schooling? Many of us are so concerned that we are employing private tutors to help our children achieve their goals.
How do I know whether my child might benefit from private tuition? •
Is your child struggling with course work? Are they stressed about certain lessons? Do they avoid certain subjects during homework sessions?
• Does your child find course material too simple? Do they complain of boredom and does the teacher accuse them of being disruptive or a daydreamer?
• Do you feel that your child is neglected by the system because they are neither special needs, nor especially gifted?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions then your child might benefit from private tuition.
What sort of tutor should I choose? School is probably the best place to start. They know your child already and might be able to offer ‘in school’ help. Even if that isn’t an option good teachers will be happy to discuss what your child needs from a tutor. Some children require just a little extra attention and support with homework. Others benefit from learning study skills. Others might need to re-learn things they missed through absence or that they simply didn’t understand the first time around.
What do I look for? It sounds obvious but you really need someone who can teach! Being specialised in a subject area is great but teaching skills are everything. A tutor should be able to relate to a child and explain things at his level. Once or twice a week for two or three months is a good starting point. After this time you should have a good idea how much tutoring is helping your child.
What questions should I ask? •
Check professional references and qualifications.
• Ask to see a copy of their CRB (criminal Records Bureau) check • Ask about any career gaps on their CV • • •
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If the tutor is employed at a school you can ask for a reference from the head teacher. Introduce them to your child so you can see how they relate to each other
The right tutor can boost results but more importantly they can also boost a child’s confidence and self esteem.
To advertise in thewire t. 07720 429 613 e.
fiona@thewireweb.co.uk
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