Does My Child Need a Tutor?

Most children can benefit from the tailored help of a tutor, but some signs indicate your child would benefit even more from one-to-one help. If you’re worried about your child’s academic performance or want them to get some extra help preparing for exams, a professional tutor in Shifnal will be extremely helpful.

In this post, we’ll cover the early signs that your child should have some additional learning support and how we can help them get that here in Shropshire.

Poor concentration in large groups

Some children struggle to maintain focus, especially in large groups. If this sounds like your child, they’re probably struggling in a classroom setting and may become withdrawn or even misbehave.

When working one-to-one with a tutor, children get quiet, focused learning that allows them to engage more and become more present. This can help make up for that loss of focus in the classroom and even give them some coping strategies for when the large crowd of the classroom becomes overwhelming.

Lack of progress in a subject

Teachers provide ongoing reports of a child’s progress to make sure they’re keeping up with the materials. However, if you’re noticing a lack of progress in a specific subject, they’re probably not understanding and getting a little left behind in class.

When teachers are looking after groups of 30+ children, it’s easy for some to get left behind and even forgotten about. Tutoring helps ensure your child makes steady progress and gets some extra help on any subjects they’re struggling with.

Lower-than-expected grades

Many factors can contribute to lower-than-expected grades. You know your child best, and you’ll be able to notice any personal, emotional, or physical obstacles that are affecting their grades.

However, if there doesn’t seem to be a reason why your child is getting low grades, they might be lacking an effective learning environment. Our tailored tutoring helps approach learning in a fun and engaging way so kids learn the materials they’re struggling with at school.

Exam stress

Most kids get stressed when they have to sit exams. If you’re worried about your child becoming overly stressed because of exams, a tutor can help boost their confidence and reduce some of that pre-exam stress by ensuring they know the material inside and out.

Absences

If your child has missed time at school for health or personal reasons, it can be extremely hard for them to catch up on their own. Whatever the reason for the extended absence, a tutor can help get them up to speed and ensure they don’t fall behind in the learning materials.

Confidence issues

If you’ve noticed your child is reluctant to do homework or doesn’t like going to school, there could be a confidence issue. When a child lacks self-confidence, they’ll withdraw and stop trying at school.

A tutor can help bring that self-confidence back and show them that they are more than capable of doing well, even in the subjects they dislike the most.

Talk to a Tutor in Shifnal Today

If any of these factors are ringing true for your child, it’s definitely worth getting a learning assessment from a tutor. We’ll help you identify any learning obstacles and plan a tutoring strategy to help get your child back on track. Call us today: 07913 059 296