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Opting for private tutoring

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SkyMoonStars · 13/01/2021 07:32

Hi all - For those who decided to use private tutors and/or eLearning platforms for their 10-14 year olds, I was wondering what drove your decision to look for outside help? Was it, perhaps, a poor quality teacher at school or your child not being stretched enough? Or were there other reasons like entry into a top school?

Would be really grateful if you could share your stories!

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SkyMoonStars · 13/01/2021 08:20

@MarieG10

Oh..no didn't consider online at all...assuming you mean using Teams etc?
I meant, tutors who teach online. there are quite a few platforms now.
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MarieG10 · 13/01/2021 08:16

Oh..no didn't consider online at all...assuming you mean using Teams etc?

MarieG10 · 13/01/2021 08:16

It was maths. Yes face to face tutor. Getting the right tutor was key....ie they can relate to the child. That means jokey stuff non related to the subject but often stereotypical ...ie for boys gym and sport and girls ..well clothes, whatever I guess. Grated me when paying a lot per hour but meant the relationship was great for learning

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SkyMoonStars · 13/01/2021 08:04

@MarieG10

It was a poor quality teacher. The school was outstanding but he just couldn't keep any control in class as didn't have a focus. My daughter was suffering in that subject, yet great in others.

Complained to the school but the education world are awful in managing performance (I have inside knowledge on this). He eventually left and I understand with a good reference but the damage was done. There wasn't an immediate replacement as was a subject area in demand so agency cover and we just decided to bite the bullet and get a tutor to bring her up to speed and just kept them on to GCSE. Got a great grade but others didn't and was apparent they had suffered so glad we were able to pay.

I just hope that education start looking at this post Covid. The unions are very aggressive about senior teachers coming jnto class and monitoring delivery (even using remote video tools) and urge their members to complain of bullying

thanks. May I ask what subject this was? and I'm assuming this was a traditional face-to-face tutor? did you consider any of the online options?
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SkyMoonStars · 13/01/2021 08:02

@Mumoftwoinprimary

You sound like a journalist.
Oh no, I'm not. I'm researching for a master's project. Was finding it difficult to tap into the right community and get some insights. Grateful for any answers though!
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MarieG10 · 13/01/2021 07:50

It was a poor quality teacher. The school was outstanding but he just couldn't keep any control in class as didn't have a focus. My daughter was suffering in that subject, yet great in others.

Complained to the school but the education world are awful in managing performance (I have inside knowledge on this). He eventually left and I understand with a good reference but the damage was done. There wasn't an immediate replacement as was a subject area in demand so agency cover and we just decided to bite the bullet and get a tutor to bring her up to speed and just kept them on to GCSE. Got a great grade but others didn't and was apparent they had suffered so glad we were able to pay.

I just hope that education start looking at this post Covid. The unions are very aggressive about senior teachers coming jnto class and monitoring delivery (even using remote video tools) and urge their members to complain of bullying

Mumoftwoinprimary · 13/01/2021 07:37

You sound like a journalist.

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