Elm Tree Tutoring

Huge congratulations to my 1:1 GCSE students on their fabulous results today!

Happy Summer Holidays!

I have limited availability during the holidays for 1:1 sessions - just drop me a message to discuss ☺️

If anyone follows my Elm Tree Tutoring Instagram page, don’t click on on any links or messages. All my Instagram pages were hacked but I haven’t been able to get back control of the tutoring one so it is not me sending messages!

Ancient Egyptian Mask 😊

Calling all parents of year 5 who would like their children to attend Poole, Bournemouth or Salisbury Grammar schools:

Our Grammar school preparation classes are starting now.
We have small groups of no more than 4 children in each 1 hour session, taught by specialists in English and Maths.
We concentrate from September to February, in teaching English and Maths so that wherever your child goes to school they and will have confidence in year 6 and will be prepared for year 7.
From February half term in year 5 we start Verbal Reasoning.
Mocks begin from April.
Three classes starting this September/October....
Mon 4:30pm Corfe Mullen - 1 space
Tues 5:30pm Corfe Mullen - full
Third group likely on Wednesday evening

Two Year 4 groups likely, one online and one face to face.
Cost £28 per week, mocks £50 for our students (normally £55).

We have limited spaces so don't delay.
Register for a group now, or simply get your child's name down for mock exams to be sure of a place.

Calling anyone on a low income whose child is registered for the grammar tests or Poole High Academic tests in September.

I can offer a mock exam for £35 with percentage scores and extended feedback.

Please contact me for "pay what you can" price for mock without extended feedback.

2nd September or 9th September in Corfe Mullen. Limited places.

Usual cost £55

Please share to widen Grammar school access.

Is your child sitting the grammar test this September?

We only have a few places left on our intensive revision sessions
All other dates full. No more than 5 children per course.

Course D1 Thur 3 Aug only Maths/VR - Corfe Mullen - 9am to 11:30am - £50

Course F1 Thurs 10th Aug only Maths/VR - Corfe Mullen - 9am to 11:30am - £65

Course I Mon 21st/Tue 22nd Aug Maths/VR - Corfe Mullen - 9am to 11:30am both days - £125

Course J Thur 24th/Fri 25th Aug English/VR - Corfe Mullen - 9am to 11:30am both days - £125

and for the first three weeks of term.....(Will be run by three specialist teachers Corfe Mullen/Broadstone - possibly one session in Wimborne)

Course M Eng, Math and VR Mon Sept 4 to 18 inc 5 - 6:30pm 3 x 90 mins sessions - £125

I am looking for mentors or PAs for FOUR Autistic PDA children. All quite part time probably 2 to 10 hours depending on the child.
These posts could be ideal for anyone looking for term time part time work. More information on application. Ideally on a self employed basis.

All will need someone working with the child, building trust and getting to know the child, working with them in a child led way to meet learning outcomes, indirectly.

Post 1
Someone with interest in DJing and Japanese language- Dorset/Lulworth or possibly online.

Post 2
Someone computer literate, with interest in some/all of Textiles, Art, Cookery, Dungeons and Dragons, Business - Poole/Broadstone.

Post 3
Someone working within the home, ideally a lego therapy practitioner or prepared to learn and apply a similar approach - Gillingham, Dorset.

Post 4
Someone with interest in some/all of woodwork, arborist work, cooking, sailing/kayaking, fishing, crabbing, mountain biking, chickens/bees/animals - Poole/Creekmoor. (late afternoons/Saturdays)

If anyone knows someone that might be interested then please share this post.

A lovely thank you from one of my GCSE students ❤️

An exceptional likeness, I’m sure you’ll agree!

Full moon, half moon…

Very exciting, especially when you’re in the middle of a space topic!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/64235430

Some days you just need to do a mindful colouring collab 👩‍🚀🚀

Happy New Year!

With GCSEs fast-approaching and SATs and 11+ around the corner, I do have a few spaces available for 1:1 and group tuition.

Drop me a message to find out more 😊

Merry Christmas!

👉Co-regulation: https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/

👉Co-regulation is the ability to regulate emotions and behaviors to soothe and manage stressing internal sensory input or external situations, with the support and direction of a connecting individual.

👉Co-regulation is nurturing connection of another individual that supports regulation needs through the use of strategies, tools, and calming techniques in order to self-soothe or respond in times of stress.

👉Co-regulation and self-regulation are part of the developmental process.

Image from on Instagram.

End of Roman topic - bonus points if you can identify it!

Another busy month ahead including new year 5 (11+) groups starting this week. Message for details 😊