Often, an independent practitioner is invaluable

when it comes to supporting your students that

are struggling within the school environment. 

Provision for specific students

It takes an enormous amount of resource to create change when children and young people are struggling within the school environment, have persistent challenges or are avoiding school altogether.   It is even more challenging when the usual strategies just aren't working, or staff resources are limited.  

I know when supporting vulnerable students how imperative it is to create a trusting and honest relationship; both with the young person and the adults involved in their care. When there have been ongoing challenges often there are unhelpful mechanisms that have come into play over time - from any one, or a number, of the people involved - and this often requires recognition and open communication to resolve in order to move forward towards an effective outcome.

Working with a student-centred approach that is inclusive, open, and honest enables me to build a trusting relationship with the student. It's an approach which is trauma informed, considered when it comes to potential SEND concerns, and is fair when it comes to communication between everyone.

I'm only too pleased to liaise with everyone involved: relevant school staff, parents or carers, and outside agencies or services where relevant.   Following this, support will take place with the student at school, home or online.  Weekly support could be for an hour a week or several, depending on requirement.    

Please contact me on amanda@ajc-tutoring.co.uk to arrange a time to discuss your requirements and find out where I could potentially be of help.  

Academic interventions  

small group interventions   &  one-to-one for high level difficulty                          

If you have students that are not progressing with their reading, writing and spelling skills then please consider a specific intervention for them.   We know as educators that without an adequate reading ability, learning becomes extremely challenging for children.  Evidence shows just how detrimental that is to the overall wellbeing of the child, and for their future outcomes.   It is also often the source of disruptive behaviour or disengagement in the classroom.

I have many years of experience in teaching and supporting reading, writing and spelling to those with specific learning difficulties and dyslexia.  I support all ages from 3-18.  For most challenges, small group intervention works really well.  For significant difficulties, specific one-to-one intervention is best.    Either is certainly better than nothing at all.

Please contact me for an informal discussion about how I could support improvement of reading skills for some of the lowest 20% within your school.

Flexible Support Work

I'm pleased to take on non-contract specific project work when available.