Private SEND tuition, tailored to your child
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and describes children and young people who have a learning difficulty or disability that makes it harder for them to learn than other pupils of the same age.
Unlike most tutors, we can provide you with a UK-qualified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator (SENDCo) who can work with your child’s unique SEND needs, whether academic, social, physical or emotional.
Our daughter enjoys the sessions. She finds them very engaging and looks forward to learning with Marie every week. She is making good progress, thank you for all your help.
A valued client, Chandler’s Ford, UK
Whether your child needs help with their school work, specialist teaching methods or simply more time to learn difficult concepts, our expert SEND staff provide supportive tuition designed to give your child the confidence to reach their full potential.
Here are some more benefits of our 1-to-1 specialist SEND tuition service:
- Education from the comfort of your home;
- Pace and content adapted to your child’s ability and needs;
- The undivided attention of a dedicated expert SENDCo and teacher;
- A patient and encouraging teaching style to build your child’s confidence;
- Specialist methods and resources designed around the needs of children with SEND;
- An opportunity for nervous children to have a go without fear or embarrassment.
Our Services
At This Child Can, we offer competitively priced specialist SEND tuition at rates reflecting the expertise 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, to help when dealing with schools, agencies and other professionals.
If your child doesn’t have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND), you may be interested in our standard tutoring service.
Online SEND tuition
Includes:
– Initial assessment
– Bespoke learning plan
– Tailored tuition
*plus*
– Tuition by a qualified SENDCo
– Specialist SEND resources
– SEND-adapted teaching methods
Assessment report
Includes:
A custom report assessing
your child’s strengths
and areas of need*
* Requires at least three sessions of tuition to enable our staff to properly asssess your child.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What special needs and disabilities can you help with?
We tutor children with mild-to-moderate levels of need in the areas of:
- Cognition and Learning
including Specific Learning Difficulties (SPLD) and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD); - Communication and Interaction
including difficulties with speech, language and communication such as Asperger’s and Autism; - Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self-harm, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); - Sensory and Physical Needs
including Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI) and Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI).
How many sessions of tuition does my child need?
It depends on your and your child’s needs. We offer everything from a short course of intensive revision on a single topic, to ongoing tuition spanning a year, or even the entire primary curriculum! We usually suggest at least four sessions, though, as this gives our staff enough time to assess your child’s needs and adapt to their preferred learning style.
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 or their special needs or disabilities mean they need assistance. 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 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.
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.
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.