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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 Portsmouth and online.

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Small steps, brighter days

Sam reading a picture book with a Key Stage 1 pupil at a sunlit table

Qualified primary school teacher

Over 15 years of teaching experience in KS1.

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.
  • LiteracySentences, 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

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Pricing

Simple and clear

[PRICE]per [45] minute session

Blocks of six sessions at [BLOCK PRICE]. No joining fee, no minimum commitment, and the first 15 minute chat is free.

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Common questions

What ages do you tutor?

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, roughly ages 4 to 7.

Do you record sessions?

Only with your written consent, and by default it is the whiteboard rather than your child.

Do you set homework?

Five or ten minutes a few times a week. Little and often, never an argument.

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Let's help your child shine!

Ready to start?

Send me a message with a little about your child. I reply by email within one working day, and the first 15 minute chat is free.

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♡  Every child can achieve. With the right support, they will thrive.

Not sure where 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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