Lotus Tutoring

Evidence-based teaching for people with dyslexia and other learning differences

About Lotus Tutoring

Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Kathy and I’m a teacher with thirteen years’ experience in both mainstream and SEN classrooms. I have taught a range of ages and stages, and now exclusively teach children who are of primary school age.

I cater for a young person’s learning needs by using engaging, memorable and age-appropriate multi-sensory teaching and learning strategies. My aim is to intervene at the point where learning has broken down and to remediate any needs by using a learner’s strengths, giving him or her the optimum chance of success.

I view the blossoming of the lotus flower as an analogy of the learning process, hence the name Lotus Tutoring. In order to bloom, the lotus flower must first grow through muddy pond water. In spite of such seemingly adverse conditions, it finally flowers when it reaches the surface. I liken this to a learner having to overcome many challenges before he or she becomes proficient in a particular area of learning, and I see my role as guiding, supporting and nurturing the 'lotus flower' during its upward journey.

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Who I Can Help:

Primary school aged children who have a diagnosis of a Specific Learning Difficulty, such as dyslexia
Primary school aged children who are suspected to have an underlying learning difference due to them not making expected levels of progress for their age
Primary school aged children who have some other identified additional needs (to be discussed on a case by case basis)

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What I Teach:

Literacy, including spelling (using a phonological and morphological approach), reading (accuracy and comprehension) and writing (composition and transcription skills), all at Key Stages 1 and 2
Maths at Key Stage 1 and 2

How I Teach:

I cater for a young person’s identified learning needs by using engaging, memorable and age-appropriate multi-sensory teaching and learning strategies. My aim is to intervene at the point where learning has broken down and to remediate any needs by using a learner’s strengths, giving him or her the optimum chance of success. The desired result is that of a young person who is more independent, self-reflective and confident in applying the strategies they have learned when back in the classroom.

During lessons I place significant emphasis on the fact that making mistakes is part of the learning process and I promote growth (rather than fixed) mindset attitudes. When teaching, I give choices, wherever possible, in order to encourage ‘buy in’ to the learning process and to increase the level of engagement. I also allow short movement breaks within a lesson if I feel that this is necessary or helpful for the individual learner.

Teaching sessions are available after school on weekdays (Monday - Thursday) until 6pm. Bookings for holiday sessions are also possible. Please contact me to find out about availability.

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What To Expect

The process from start to finish usually involves:

A Preliminary Meeting
Initial Assessment and Planning of Teaching Programme
Series of Lessons (usually weekly and an hour's duration)
Within a lesson several targets will be taught, as research has shown that frequent transitions between targets enhance a learner's retention of the material taught.

N.B. All meetings and lessons will usually take place at my home.

Prices and Payment

What I Can Offer

About Lotus Tutoring

Hello and welcome to my website! My name is Kathy and I’m a teacher with thirteen years’ experience in both mainstream and SEN classrooms, ranging from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 3.

I cater for a young person’s learning needs by using engaging, memorable and age-appropriate multi-sensory teaching and learning strategies. My aim is to intervene at the point where learning has broken down and to remediate any needs by using a learner’s strengths, giving him or her the optimum chance of success.

I view the blossoming of the lotus flower as an analogy of the learning process, hence the name Lotus Tutoring. In order to bloom, the lotus flower must first grow through muddy pond water. In spite of such seemingly adverse conditions, it finally flowers when it reaches the surface. I liken this to a learner having to overcome many challenges before he or she becomes proficient in a particular area of learning and I see my role as guiding, supporting and nurturing the 'lotus flower' during its upward journey.

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What People Say...

"Kathy helped me feel calm when I was stressed or scared to try the work."

Former Pupil

Preliminary Meeting and familiarisation session - FREE

(N.B. This includes the completion by the parent of a simple questionnaire about the student.)

Initial Assessment to identify learning targets. This will usually take a minimum of 1½ hours. - £60

(An outline of the assessment outcome, together with intended learning targets, will be shared by email and can also be discussed face to face.)

Lesson of an hour's duration - £35

Payment must be made half-termly in advance. If this proves difficult financially, please flag this up to me at the initial meeting and we can try to work something out. A range of payment options is available, including cash, cheque and BACS.

NB: Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged in full unless your child is ill, in which case the cancellation will incur a penalty of 50% of the lesson fee. However, all very last minute cancellations will be charged at full price, regardless of the reason. This is to cover the time I will have spent resourcing the lesson.

Should either you or I decide to terminate lessons, a period of at least two weeks’ notice must be given or payment in lieu must be made.