Let's learn together
High quality, engaging and enjoyable tutoring sessions
to help your child reach their goals.
High quality, engaging and enjoyable tutoring sessions
to help your child reach their goals.
Hi, I am Catherine,
I am a mum of three amazing children and qualified primary school teacher with over 20 years experience.
I love helping children learn - nothing compares to the 'light bulb' moment when children gain understanding of those new concepts for the first time! I know that happy children learn best, therefore my lessons are enjoyable and engaging.
5by5 is a military term that dates back to WW2.
When communicating over two-way radios a station may request a report on the quality and strength of the signal they are broadcasting. The signal quality is reported on two scales; the first is for signal strength, and the second for signal clarity.
5by5 therefore means a signal which has excellent strength and perfect clarity – the best possible type of communication.
"I understand you perfectly!"
I specialise in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
and can offer the following:
Small Group 11plus Tuition
These groups are so much fun! Working together in small groups of 3-4 children, building confidence and learning key skills to help them to perform at their best in the 11+ tests and to raise their standards in the final years of primary school.
£26 per 1 hour lesson.
Small group targeted tutoring
For different reasons children can fall behind the expected standard for their year group. These supportive and fun groups of 3-4 children, help to build knowledge, understanding and confidence with English and Maths.
£26 per 1 hour lesson.
Paired Tuition
If I have pupils at a similar academic level with the same tutoring goals, I can run paired tuition lessons either in Maths, English or both.
£36 per 1 hour lesson.
1:1 Bespoke Tuition, Maths or English:
Boost your child's confidence and tackle specific areas which they find challenging, accelerating their progress.
£46 per 1 hour lesson.
SEN Tutoring
I have experience of teaching within a specialist provision unit and have received extensive ASD training. I can work with children who are currently attending school or with those currently outside of education. Any tuition would be bespoke, based around the individual child's interests to bring out the very best in them!
£50 per 1 hour lesson.
Home Schooling Support for Primary Age Pupils
Whether it's help to plan a curriculum, or providing high quality bespoke planning for you to complete with your child at home, or weekly/daily tutoring sessions. I have a wealth of education experience and can support your home learning journey with your family.
I like to offer my current 11+ pupils a realistic mock experience to help them familiarise themselves with the layout of the test and the timings. This helps children to feel more confident and to gives them the opportunity to practise good exam techique. The cost includes fully marked tests and personalised feedback: detailing your child's strengths as well as their areas to work on, so that they can improve their scores.
I also provide opportunities for my pupils to attend optional revision lessons during the holidays in Year 5. These lessons enable us to consolidate previous learning and hone techniques for tricky questions. The chance of 11+ success is maximised as children build confidence to ensure that they feel as prepared as they can be ahead of the 11+ test day.
Every student has unique needs for support. Please tell me more about what you are hoping I can do for you, and we will start on a plan to help you get what your child needs. I offer each child a chance to 'meet the tutor' prior to them starting, so that I can ensure our lessons will be successful.