Frequently Asked Questions

The students I support have diverse learning profiles. Some are bright, capable and hardworking, but continue to experience difficulties with reading, spelling or writing. Others have a diagnosis such as dyslexia or are neurodivergent and require more explicit literacy instruction.If your child's literacy skills are not matching their potential, targeted support may help them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

No. A formal diagnosis is not required before commencing tutoring.Many students begin tutoring because they are experiencing difficulties with reading, spelling or writing, while others have a diagnosis such as dyslexia or are neurodivergent. A comprehensive literacy assessment is completed before tutoring begins to identify your child's strengths, areas for development and support needs.

Each session is personalised to your child's strengths, areas of need, interests and hobbies.Activities may target phonemic awareness, reading, spelling, handwriting, writing, vocabulary and comprehension. Lessons are designed to be engaging, motivating and meaningful while providing explicit, evidence-based literacy instruction tailored to the individual student.

Every child learns at their own pace, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer.The length of support depends on your child's individual learning profile, literacy needs and goals. Some students may only require support for a short period, while others benefit from ongoing intervention to build strong literacy foundations.Throughout the process, progress is regularly monitored to ensure each student is making meaningful gains and receiving the support they need to succeed.