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Primary Maths, English & More

From building strong foundations in reading, writing and maths to SATs preparation and secondary school readiness, I offer personalised KS1 and KS2 tuition tailored to your child's needs. Explore the areas we can work on together.

Phonics & Early Reading

Helping young readers master phonics, blending and early reading skills.

Is your child finding phonics tricky, struggling to blend sounds or lacking confidence with reading? I offer personalised phonics and early reading tuition in Havant and Portsmouth, supporting children in Reception, KS1 and older pupils who need additional help with their reading. As a qualified primary teacher, I use systematic phonics teaching and practical, engaging activities to develop letter-sound recognition, blending, segmenting, tricky words and reading fluency. Sessions are carefully planned around your child's starting points, with targeted teaching and regular opportunities to revisit and consolidate learning. Whether your child is learning to read for the first time or needs support to close gaps in their phonics knowledge, my approach focuses on developing secure reading skills and helping them become more fluent, confident and independent readers.

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Reading Fluency & Confidence

Helping children read more fluently, understand texts and enjoy reading.

Some children can read but don't want to — reading has become hard work instead of a pleasure. We rebuild fluency with books that match their interests and level, paired reading, and comprehension work that feels like conversation rather than interrogation. The goal isn't just better reading ages. It's a child who picks up a book without being asked.

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Maths

Building strong number skills, mathematical understanding and confidence.

Is your child finding maths challenging, struggling with times tables or needing extra support to keep up at school? I offer personalised primary maths tuition in Havant and Portsmouth, helping children across KS1 and KS2 strengthen their understanding, develop fluency and improve their problem-solving skills. As a qualified primary teacher, I use initial assessments to identify gaps in learning and plan targeted sessions around your child's individual needs. From number bonds, place value and multiplication to fractions, decimals and written calculations, I use practical resources, visual representations and carefully structured teaching to help children understand mathematical concepts rather than simply memorise methods. Whether your child needs support with the basics, wants to consolidate classroom learning or is ready for greater challenge, sessions focus on developing mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Through regular practice and opportunities to revisit key concepts, I help children make measurable progress and approach maths with greater confidence.

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English & Writing

Developing spelling, grammar and writing skills, one step at a time.

Is your child struggling with spelling, sentence construction or getting their ideas down on paper? I offer personalised primary English tuition in Havant and Portsmouth, supporting children across KS1 and KS2 to develop their writing skills, strengthen their understanding of grammar and punctuation and become more independent writers. As a qualified primary teacher, I use targeted teaching and practical activities to develop spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG), sentence structure, vocabulary and creative writing. Sessions focus on building secure foundations, from writing accurate sentences and applying spelling rules to organising ideas and producing longer pieces of writing. Whether your child needs support with handwriting, spelling and grammar, finds writing overwhelming or is ready to develop more sophisticated writing techniques, sessions are carefully planned around their individual needs. My aim is to help children become more accurate, confident and capable writers, with the skills to express their ideas clearly.

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Small-Group Tuition

Focused teaching, practical activities and learning together in small groups.

Looking for small-group tuition in Havant or Portsmouth? My teacher-led maths and English groups offer children the opportunity to strengthen their skills, consolidate learning and build confidence in a supportive environment. With just 2–4 children per group, sessions combine targeted teaching, practical activities and engaging games to develop key skills across the primary curriculum. Children are grouped according to their age and learning needs, allowing me to adapt activities, provide individual support and ensure everyone can participate and make progress. Groups focus on specific areas of learning, from number fluency and times tables to reading, spelling and writing. Some programmes run over a structured series of weeks, with an initial assessment to identify starting points and guide the learning. It's an opportunity for children to learn alongside others while still benefiting from the expertise of a qualified primary teacher. Group availability and learning focuses vary throughout the year, so please get in touch to find out about upcoming sessions.

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SEND & SEMH Support

Personalised, flexible tuition that adapts to your child's individual learning needs.

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in their learning, including those who may need a different approach. I offer personalised SEND tuition in Havant and Portsmouth, supporting primary-aged children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. As a qualified primary teacher with experience supporting children with additional needs, I understand the importance of adapting teaching to suit each individual. Sessions are carefully structured around your child's strengths, interests and learning needs, using practical resources, visual supports, repetition and targeted interventions to develop essential maths, English and reading skills. Whether your child experiences difficulties with processing information, attention, literacy or accessing classroom learning, I provide patient, flexible teaching with clear learning goals. I also support children who are home educated or accessing education outside mainstream school, helping them develop their academic skills at a pace that works for them. My aim is to provide meaningful, individualised teaching that helps children make progress while feeling understood, supported and capable of achieving.

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SATs Preparation

Targeted Year 6 SATs support in maths, reading and SPaG.

Preparing for Year 6 SATs can feel overwhelming, particularly when children are struggling with certain areas of maths or English. I offer personalised SATs preparation tuition in Havant and Portsmouth, helping Year 6 pupils strengthen their knowledge, develop exam techniques and approach their assessments with greater confidence. As a qualified primary teacher with Upper KS2 teaching experience, I understand the expectations of the Year 6 curriculum and the skills children need for their SATs. Sessions focus on key areas of maths, including arithmetic, reasoning and problem-solving, alongside reading comprehension, spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG). I use initial assessments and targeted practice to identify gaps in learning, revisit essential concepts and develop familiarity with SATs-style questions. Children are supported in understanding different question types, explaining their reasoning, managing their time and applying effective strategies independently. Whether your child needs additional support to reach the expected standard or is working towards greater depth, sessions are carefully planned around their individual starting points. My approach combines structured teaching, regular practice and encouragement to help children feel prepared for their SATs and the transition to secondary school.

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