Maths Revision Lessons
How can I find a private GCSE tutor for my child?
Often, the best way to find a private GCSE tutor for your child is via a personal recommendation from family and friends.
Your child’s school may also be able to suggest a suitable person, based on your son or daughter’s learning style and individual needs.
Why is Private Tutoring better than an Maths Tutoring Agency
There are also agencies in every major city who provide tutors with a range of different qualifications and levels of experience.
Using an agency, rather than seeking a private tutor, will give you some level of support should you encounter any issues while working with a tutor, though rates may be higher because of this.
Purpose Built Tutoring Centres
Finally, purpose built tutoring centres can be found up and down the country that provide a unique learning environment for students to receive tuition either individually or as part of a group.
Often, small group tuition can be a cost effective alternative or supplement to individual sessions and your child may thrive in this type of sociable learning environment, alongside their peers.
Friendly Maths Tutors
Look for a tutor who is friendly, approachable and open to discussing how best to support your child as an individual, rather than offering a rigid, one size fits all approach. You may wish to meet, in person, with several potential tutors before making a choice, as just because someone worked well with a friend’s child, it doesn’t mean they will be a good fit with yours.
Teaching References
When you feel you’ve met the right person, ask for at least two professional references and supporting evidence to check your tutor’s educational and work qualifications. It’s also advisable to go with a tutor that has been screened by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for additional peace of mind.
Trial Private Tutoring Sessions
Book an initial couple of sessions to ensure that the relationship is good fit (for both you and your tutor) before committing long term and find out how far in advance you’ll need to cancel a session to avoid incurring a fee, along with asking for information on your tutor’s policy for missed sessions and payments during holiday periods.
Is private GCSE tutoring expensive?
You can expect to pay anything between £10 and £50 per hour for private GCSE tutoring, depending on your chosen tutor’s level of experience and qualifications (and whether you live in a major city, in particular, London prices can far exceed average rates.)
It’s possible to find university students who offer private tutoring alongside their own studies and, in this case, you should expect to pay less than when booking a fully qualified, mature tutor with decades of professional experience.
Coping with revision
Revising for GCSE exams is a challenging process that doesn’t come naturally to every child (or parent!) A private GCSE tutor can help your son or daughter devise a revision timetable and acquire, practise and develop valuable study skills that will take them through GCSE’s and beyond.
Taking the pressure off
Building a relationship at their own pace with a private tutor and having the time and space to explore difficult subjects at their own pace will help take some of the pressure of your child when studying for GCSE exams. Often, the learning environment at school is fast-paced, noisy and even chaotic. A quiet period set aside each week to work with challenging material can make all the difference to a sensitive child or those who don’t thrive in a traditional learning space.
Reinforcing learning with Private Tutoring
Private tutoring at GCSE isn’t just for children who are either struggling or excelling in certain subjects. For some families, a regular appointment with a private tutor simply helps reinforce what their child has already learned at school and identifies areas where further support might be beneficial.
With many parents working long hours and supporting other children with learning, a private tutor can be a welcome relief, offering some security that their child is well supported in their education and learning. Some tutors even work with parents to give them tools to better support their child.
Making Learning Fun
Learning in the school classroom often isn’t fun. However, in a one to one tutor session, the strong rapport built up between tutors and tutees together with the lack of unwanted distractions and the tailored lesson plans mean that learning becomes enjoyable for students. Intimate tutorial settings mean that rewards and praise can be given for even the smallest accomplishments – something which simply can’t happen in school – and this makes conquering challenges more enjoyable for your child.
Innovative Teaching Methods
Tutors also have the time to think of exciting and innovative ways for children to learn such as playing educational games, using appropriate learning apps on an iPad or using cross-curricular links to reinforce a subject and improve numeracy. (Our online maths lessons are a great example of how we have introduced new methods into our sessions.)
By removing the constraints which come with the traditional classroom setting, it’s possible for children to become increasingly involved and engaged with their learning, helping them to learn more rapidly and improving their confidence immeasurably.
Session Breaks
Working your child all day, every day whenever they’re not at school can be extremely counter-productive. There’s only so much information the brain can handle at one time and just like us, children need to take a break.
Breaks within study sessions should include:
- A 5-10 minute break for each hour of study, which is especially important if a computer device is being used
- Relaxation periods between study sessions
- Periods of fun and play between sessions
- Reasonable session start and end times to ensure a full and complete night’s rest – every night
- Ad hoc 5-minute breaks if they start to feel overwhelmed
Exercise and Activities
Any sports or extra-curricular activities that your child does should be maintained. You need to ensure they get the mental and physical exercise they need to be able to recover and replenish between study sessions. Starting the tuition and studying earlier can help with this. As you can have fewer hours of study over a longer period of time, there’s still plenty of time for the activities that they love.
Maths Tutors Near Me
Have you been searching for maths tutors near me? Contact Accelerate Learning today. We offer outstanding private tuition in Liverpool with private english lessons and maths lessons to boost your son or daughter’s abilities and self-confidence so they can thrive and succeed.
Some Study Tips
Make a timetable
It may sound dull, but if you struggle to stay focussed, devising your own revision timetable will keep you on track and accountable for your study. Plan short sessions on different topics with regular breaks and treats built into your day. Make sure you don’t work late into the night as you’ll be too tired to take on new information and don’t forget to factor in regular drinks, snacks and mealtimes, as looking after yourself is important.
Reward yourself regularly
While revising, set yourself small, achievable goals and reward yourself when these have been completed – whether it’s with some time spent doing an activity you enjoy, a hot bath, something tasty to eat or a chat with a friend. Having something to look forward to when you’re focusing on a subject you find difficult can be really motivating.
