With Sats exams, GCSEs and A Levels in sight, the push for success is in overdrive. But what about the child who:
- isn’t in a top set and feels inferior to his or her peers
- is home schooled and has gaps in their learning
- has zero confidence and might dread going to school
- has a learning problem which seems to affect everything
Here at 121 Home Tutors, we speak to so many parents across Manchester and Cheshire whose children don’t ‘fit’ the media image of a happy child who learns with ease.
More often than not parents reach out to us because they are troubled by their child’s difficulties and lack of progress. Often, many lose hope that things will ever change…
So what does make the difference?
The truth is, every child has needs. Every child hits a wall at some point in their education. And every child needs that little bit extra support to help lift them out of the fog.
Here’s three ideas to help you find a way forward:
- Learn what your child is learning. You’ll discover that what your child is learning now is different to what you learnt at school. Apart from your child’s school website – usually packed with information – start here.
- Prioritise one problem at a time. Because children can feel quickly overwhelmed by all their problems, try to deal proactively with one issue at a time – reassuring your child that small steps are just as important as huge leaps.
- Arrange one-to-one help. A tutor onside can be a marvellous support system. Just having another adult who can share the load can make all the difference. Plus, a tutor who works with strugglers every day will have a range of techniques to whip out of the bag at a moment’s notice.
Don’t struggle on hoping things will change. Call us at 121 Home Tutors…
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