For parents of children aged 3 to 12. Online, anywhere.
Every child learns differently. Sometimes they just need a different way in.
Homework that takes two hours. Instructions that don't seem to stick. A skill that isn't clicking despite repeated practice. Or perhaps your child isn't struggling at all: you simply want meaningful ways to keep them engaged without always turning to a screen.
Sometimes the need is to understand why something is difficult. Sometimes a child needs focused support to build a particular skill. And sometimes you simply need the right activity or resource for your child, at the right time. That's where I can help. Talk to me about your child.
You might be here because…
You've found yourself wondering:
- Why does my child understand something one day and seem to forget it the next?
- My child finds it hard to focus. How can I help?
- What can I give my child to do instead of another hour of screen time?
- “Why does homework or practice turn into such a struggle?”
- “How can we practise this skill without doing another worksheet?”
- “We're travelling, on holiday or have a long afternoon at home. How do I keep my child meaningfully engaged?”
You don't need to know exactly what kind of support your child needs before you get in touch. We can figure that out together.
Three ways I work with families
Parent Consultation
What it is
You know your child better than anyone. But sometimes you're too close to the situation to see what might be making something difficult.
A one-off conversation gives us space to look at what you're noticing, at home, during homework, while playing or learning, and make sense of it together.
This may be right for you if
- You're concerned about something but aren't sure whether it needs further support.
- You've tried different things and nothing seems to be working.
- Your child is struggling with learning, attention, following instructions or remembering.
- You want to understand how to support your child at home.
- You're simply unsure what your next step should be.
What you'll leave with
A clearer understanding of what may be happening, practical things you can try at home, and whether I think your child would benefit from more focused support.
Learning & Development Sessions
What it is
Sometimes knowing what to do isn't enough. A child may need someone to work with them consistently, observe how they respond and adjust the approach along the way.
These are one-to-one sessions designed around your child, rather than a fixed programme that every child follows. Depending on your child's needs, we might work on areas such as:
- attention and focus
- memory and working memory
- following and remembering instructions
- thinking and cognitive skills
- specific areas of learning your child is finding difficult
- strategies for approaching tasks more independently
We start by understanding the child
Before deciding what the sessions should look like, I first understand what your child can already do, where things begin to become difficult and how they approach learning.
From there, I create a Personalised Learning Plan with clear areas of focus.
Sessions may include games, conversation, movement, visual supports, hands-on activities, worksheets or resources created specifically for your child. The method can change; the purpose behind it remains clear.
How long will my child need sessions?
There isn't one package that works for every child.
Some children may need a short period of focused support. Others benefit from working together for longer. We decide the frequency and duration based on the child's needs and review it as we go.
Personalised Learning & Engagement Resources
What it is
Sometimes you don't need another class. You need the right thing for your child to do.
Perhaps your child needs extra practice with a particular skill, but worksheets aren't working. Perhaps you're looking for activities they can do independently instead of reaching for a screen. Or you're about to spend eight hours on a train or plane and would rather not hear “Can I have the phone?” every twenty minutes.
Tell me about your child, what they enjoy and what you want the resource to achieve. I'll create something around that child and that purpose.
Resources can be created for
- A particular learning need: phonics, reading, grammar, writing, maths or another area your child needs to practise.
- Attention, thinking & cognitive skills: activities designed around focus, observation, memory, reasoning, sequencing or problem-solving.
- Screen-free engagement: purposeful activities for time at home, weekends, holidays or whenever you want an alternative to passive screen time.
- Travel: portable activity packs designed around your child's age and interests for long car journeys, flights or train travel.
- A child's particular interest: if dinosaurs, vehicles, animals, space or something else is what gets your child interested, we can use that interest as the doorway into learning.
Not more work. Better engagement.
The aim isn't to fill your child's time with worksheets.
A resource should have a reason for being there. Sometimes that reason is practising a skill. Sometimes it's thinking deeply. Sometimes it's independent engagement. And sometimes it's simply giving a child something genuinely interesting to do.
What it costs: fees are shared on enquiry, once, in writing, after the free call. Not because I'm being coy, but because the honest answer depends on what your child actually needs, and I'd rather find that out before quoting you a number.
What working together looks like
You tell me what you're noticing
You don't need educational terminology or a diagnosis. Tell me what happens in everyday life: what your child finds easy, what becomes difficult, what you've already tried and what you'd like to change.
We decide what kind of support makes sense
That might be a few practical suggestions after a parent consultation, direct sessions with your child, a personalised resource, or a combination.
We try, observe and adjust
Children change. What works on paper doesn't always work with the child sitting in front of us. I use what I observe to adapt the approach rather than expecting the child to fit the plan.
A little about how I work
I look beyond whether an answer is right or wrong.
When a child struggles, I'm interested in where the difficulty begins.
- Did they understand the instruction?
- Could they hold it in mind long enough to complete it?
- Do they know the concept but struggle to express it?
- Are they rushing?
- Is the task asking too much at once?
- Would they understand it better if it were presented differently?
Those small observations often tell us much more than a score on a worksheet.
My work draws on my experience across early childhood education, learning and development, teacher training, curriculum design and individual work with children.
The goal isn't to make every child learn in the same way. It's to find a way into learning that works for this child.
FAQ
Honest answers, before you ask
Does my child need a diagnosis to work with you?
No. You can come to me simply because you've noticed something and would like to understand it better. If I feel your child needs an assessment or support outside my scope, I'll tell you.
Do you diagnose learning difficulties?
No. My work is educational and developmental, not diagnostic. I can observe how your child approaches learning, identify areas that may need support and work on specific skills. Where appropriate, I may suggest that you speak with a relevant qualified professional for formal assessment.
Is this tuition?
Not in the traditional sense.
If a child is struggling with a subject, simply teaching more of the same content may not solve the problem. I look at the skills underneath the difficulty and how the child is approaching the task.
At times we may work with school-related content, but the purpose is to help the child develop the skills and strategies they need to learn more effectively.
Can I come to you only for a personalised resource?
Yes. Your child does not need to attend sessions with me.
You might want help practising one particular skill, a set of activities for attention and thinking, something meaningful for your child to do without a screen, or a personalised travel pack.
We'll first clarify what you want the resource to achieve and I'll design it around your child's age, needs and interests.
Are the resources just worksheets?
No. Depending on the purpose and the child, a resource might include games, challenges, cards, puzzles, visual activities, hands-on tasks, movement activities, printable materials or worksheets.
The format comes after deciding what we want the child to gain from it.
How many sessions will my child need?
That depends on what we're working on and how your child responds. I don't want parents committing to a long programme before we know what their child actually needs.
We'll decide on an initial plan and review it as we go.
Do you work online?
Yes. Parent consultations and suitable child sessions can be conducted online. Resources can also be designed for families regardless of where they live.
What ages do you work with?
I primarily work with children between 3 and 12 years, with the nature of the support changing considerably depending on the child's age and developmental stage.
Not sure where to start?
That's completely fine. You don't need to decide whether you need a consultation, sessions or a resource before contacting me. Tell me a little about your child, what you're noticing and what you'd like help with. From there, we can decide what makes the most sense.