Private tuition, tailored to your child
Our expert staff provide supportive and highly focused tuition designed to instil your child with a positive attitude to learning and the confidence to achieve their academic potential.
Whether your child requires intensive short-term revision for an exam or test, is struggling with specific concepts, needs help with their homework, or requires long-term support, we can help.
Delighted with my daughter’s learning via This Child Can. Marie assessed her needs and is working on building her confidence in areas of the curriculum. Highly recommend for your tutoring needs whatever they may be. Not only is my daughter learning but she is enjoying her weekly Zoom sessions. Thank you!
Laura, London, UK
Here are some more benefits of our 1-to-1 primary tuition service:
- Education from the comfort of your home;
- The undivided attention of a dedicated expert teacher;
- Pace and content adapted to your child’s ability and needs;
- Innovative methods and resources to accelerate your child’s learning;
- A patient and encouraging teaching style to build your child’s confidence;
- An opportunity for nervous children to have a go without fear of embarrassment.
Our Services
We offer competitively priced tuition at rates reflecting the expert support and high standard of service you will receive.
For an additional charge, we can also prepare a report for you explaining your child’s strengths, areas of need and progress, useful when dealing with schools, agencies and other professionals.
If your child has Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), you could benefit from our SEND tuition service.
Online Tuition
Includes:
– Initial assessment
– Bespoke learning plan
– Tailored tuition
Assessment Report
Includes:
A custom report assessing
your child’s strengths
and areas of need*
* Our assessment report service requires at least three sessions of tuition to enable our staff to properly asssess your child.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many sessions of tuition does my child need?
It depends on your and your child’s needs, which we determine during our initial assessment. Children typically grasp a concept within a few sessions, with a couple more needed to practise and embed the idea. We also provide intensive revision sessions, as well as long-term tuition to help maintain your child’s confidence.
Can I accompany my child during their tuition?
While not necessary, we have no objection to you sitting alongside your child, especially if they are nervous during the first session. We do, however, politely ask that you observe rather than play an active part in the session as this can be distracting for your child.
Is online tuition safe?
With us, yes! While some tutors use technology as a second thought and don’t fully understand it, our business is built around the latest secure video and storage technologies. Our tuition uses industry-strength encryption, meaning no-one can snoop on your child or gain access to them. We also carry out a DBS check on all staff to ensure they are permitted to work with children.
Is my child’s data safe?
Yes. Data protection and security are at the heart of our service, which is fully compliant with the Data Protection Act (2018) – the UK version of the European data protection law known as the GDPR. All personal data is used in accordance with our Privacy Notice.
Do you offer face-to-face tuition?
We only offer online tuition as we have found it to be as effective as face-to-face tuition. Plus, you don’t need to travel to us (making it more convenient for you) and we don’t need to travel to you (meaning we can keep our prices competitive and spend more time being available when you need us).
Do you set homework between sessions?
To develop independent learning, it’s helpful to practise between sessions. If you wish, we can therefore set homework for your child to complete in their own time. We will then go through it together during our next session.
For a small additional charge, we can also mark and comment on your child’s homework between sessions, giving you a valuable record of your child’s progress and enabling your child to make the most of their next session.
What are the benefits of your report-writing service?
For an additional charge, we can follow up your child’s course of tuition with a detailed account of their progress, strengths, areas of need and advice.
As well as giving you valuable insight into how best to support your child after we part company, the report is also a useful record that you can pass onto your child’s school, support agencies or other professionals, ensuring that they understand your child’s needs and can offer them an appropriate level of support.
What does a typical course of tuition look like?
Every child has different needs and no two sessions are the same, though a typical course of tuition might look like this:
- Session 1: Your tutor gets to know your child and assesses their needs and level of understanding, enabling them to construct your child’s unique ‘learning journey.’
- Session 2: Your tutor rehearses topics your child is familiar with to build confidence, while adding new concepts where appropriate.
- Session 3 onward: Your tutor supports your child as they continue their learning journey, adapting the pace, method and content to suit your child’s learning style.
- Final session: Your tutor reflects with your child on what they’ve achieved, with advice and support on areas your child persistently finds difficult.
Do I need to provide any equipment?
To communicate with your tutor, your child will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and a webcam (camera). A headset or headphones can be useful to block out distractions and you may wish to print any learning resources we send you so that your child has them to hand.