Tutoring non-verbal child...

[everychildmatters]

I'm an experienced EOTAS tutor but totally lost!
Child I have been asked to tutor from home is 4.5 years but significantly below age-related expectations. Child is non-verbal and unable to follow all but very simple instructions (and even then not all of the time). She has accessed no educational setting.
I've formed a really good bond and child now very comfortable to play alongside me, but I simply don't know how I can "teach" her. She doesn't yet use language for communication at all, including sign.
An absolutely wonderful child, but I really feel I am letting her down.

Then the LA should be providing a second adult where it is necessary. They cannot legally be relying on the parent to take on the role. The LA can’t even compel the parent to allow the provision to take place at home.

My DC always have 2:1 at home.

@BrightYellowTrain It's always necessary in a home tutoring situation, no?

In many situations it will be but some tutors are happy to work 1:1 with some children and young people.