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2stressed · 12/03/2011 13:22

Hi just wondering if anyone has done this thought about doing this?

If so where does one find such a tutor? different ones for certain schools? How does it work? How much does it cost?

(Really don't want to get into the "don't tutor at this debate" pls)

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RoadArt · 12/03/2011 21:32

I would consider using computerised programmes that your child can study at his/her own pace. There are a lot of good ones about

Jump Ahead series
Learning Ladder

Whizz.com
EducationCity.com
...but there are lots of others

I dont know enough specifics to help you find a tutor, but word of mouth and recommendations are essential.

You would probably only want a maximum of 30 minutes with a tutor at this age, whereas at home you can keep going back to a topic to review it.

Michaelahpurple · 13/03/2011 13:41

Well, I'll skip the opprobium, and try to be helpful!

If child is 4+, I guess s/he is in reception, rather than trying to get into a school?

You would have to be clear as to what you were tutoring for. Does he have fine motor issues, making writing hard - would he benefit from a good OT, who are the best route for fine motor, problems sitting still etc at that age. Do you feel he is behind in reading, in which case working on his phonics yourself is likely to be the best route, unless you think there is some underlying developmental issue in which case you need different specialists.

To be brutal, if you just can't be bothered (:-)) to do the extention reading and number games that many use to coax receptioners along, or push them to the top of the class, depending on one's viewpoint and style, you may be able to get someone else to, but it mightn't be easy. I think most of the big agencies would hesitate to take on receptioners unless they had a clear problem, as suggested above.

If you are thinking of tutoring at this age to get ahead for 8+ it is truly too early (although I do know of a boy tutored from class 1 for this purpose).

EducationCity is really fun, and BBC bitesize KS1 (if you can bear the accents used) seems to go down well too, if you are just looking for some extension.

basana · 13/03/2011 23:53

do you mean tutoring for assessments for entry? or just to keep up/get ahead?

GORGEOUSX · 14/03/2011 12:58

Shock and Sad for DC. Both my DDs got into Superselective Grammar schools, so I am by no means laid-back about education.

Yes, I'm being very judgemental because I honestly think it's ridiculous to tutor a 4 year old. There will be lots to learn over the coming years and your DC doesn't need to be spending extra time 'learning' at this age.

Let your DC learn through play, at home, with her friends, imaginary, whatever. From about aged 9/10 onwards, it's constant tests/exams..... trying to get them into a good secondary school, then GCSEs, and, hopefully A Levels.

Your DD only has the first 9 or 10 years exam/free - let her enjoy these years as much as possible.

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