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A calm place for young minds to grow.

Kind, individual support in maths, reading, phonics and early writing for KS1 children in Waterlooville, the surrounding areas and online.

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Little steps. Growing confidence. Growing minds.

Sam smiling at her tutoring desk with a tablet, phonics and maths books, and counting cubes

Qualified primary school teacher

Over 15 years of teaching experience in KS1, including KS1 leadership and leading maths in a primary school.

Enhanced DBS checked

Your child's safety and wellbeing is my priority.

Online and home tutoring

Flexible sessions online or face to face.

I specialise in

  • MathsNumber, place value and the methods their school uses.
  • Early ReadingDecoding, fluency and actually enjoying a book.
  • PhonicsSystematic phonics, matched to your school's scheme.
  • HandwritingLetter formation, posture and comfortable stamina.
  • WritingSentences, spelling and getting ideas onto paper.

KS1 specialist tutoring

Sessions available online or face to face.

How it works

Three ways to learn

Pick whatever fits your family. Some children settle best at their own kitchen table, others love the novelty of a shared whiteboard.

What parents say

Sam has been fantastic at supporting our child with phonics and helping to develop his reading skills. She makes learning fun, builds confidence and explains things in a way that really clicks. We have already seen such a difference. Thank you!
Shane Powell, parent

Pricing

Simple and clear

Tutoring prices, based on 45 minute sessions

  • £27Online
  • £35At my home (face to face)
  • £40At your home (face to face)For longer distances, an additional travel fee of £5 may apply.

Blocks of six sessions are also available, price on application. No joining fee, no minimum commitment, and the first 15 minute chat is free.

Common questions

What ages do you tutor?

I specialise in Key Stage 1, mainly supporting children aged 5 to 7.

Do you set homework?

Follow up activities can be set, but this is kept to a minimum. Getting the most out of each session is the main focus.

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Ready to start?

Tell me a little about your child and I will come back to you within one working day. The first chat is free and there is no obligation.

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