English Tuition
We tutor English for students at both primary and secondary levels, up to A Level and Scottish Higher Level.
Our English lessons are informed by our diagnostic assessment tools. This means we can careful scaffold your child's learning experiences to build on their strengths and target their development needs to help them progress in their literacy journey.
Primary Tuition
English Lessons at this level offer support to students with difficulties in the following:
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Systematic Phonics
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Reading fluency and Accuracy
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Reading comprehension techniques
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Spelling rules (orthography and morphology)
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Effective sentence structures and grammar
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Vocabulary development
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Handwriting
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The writing process.
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Structured approaches to support students with dyslexia.
We want our students to develop a love for literacy and make sure our lessons are targetted, relevant and engaging.
"Shiloh was absolutely beaming all the way home from tutoring. He was so proud the progress he is making. I am amazed to see the change in his self esteem. "
Jess, Shiloh's Mum (P7)
"My son was engaged and focussed in every lesson. He is delighted with his results, as am I!"
Susan, Willliam's Mum
(S5)
Secondary and exam prep Tuition
English lessons at this level will focus on reading and writing for academic purpose. We help to prepare our students for upcoming exams and the increasing literacy demands in their school life.
We also offer support and advocacy for students with dyselxia or another specified learning difficultly.
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Essay writing technique
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Spelling and grammar
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Speech writing and delivery
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Vocabulary development
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Handwriting
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Reading for academic purposes
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Writing portfolio
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Reading response technique
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Literature review