5 Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Tutoring This Term

The first half-term of the school year is often when the cracks begin to show. New teachers, higher expectations and trickier topics can make learning feel overwhelming. Some children adapt quickly while others start to struggle.

But how do you know when it’s time to consider tutoring? Here are five key signs your child could benefit from support from one of our primary tutors, secondary tutors, or through our flexible online tutoring sessions.

1. Struggles With Homework

Homework should consolidate learning, not cause meltdowns. If your child regularly finds homework too difficult, avoids it altogether or gets upset when tackling it, this can be a sign that they need extra support.

Tutoring helps by breaking down concepts into smaller, manageable steps and building the skills and confidence children need to approach homework independently.

2. Loss of Confidence

Confidence is everything when it comes to learning. If your child often says things like:

  • “I can’t do it”
  • “I’m rubbish at maths”
  • “I’ll never be good at English”

… then tutoring can help to rebuild their self-belief. Our tutors focus on celebrating effort as well as results, which encourages children to keep trying and succeed.

3. Avoiding Certain Subjects

Does your child avoid reading at home? Or do they dread maths lessons? This avoidance is often a sign that the subject feels too difficult.

Our primary and secondary tutors use engaging strategies to make tricky subjects accessible again. For example, we might use games, real-life problem-solving or guided reading approaches to re-engage your child with the subject.

4. Anxiety Around Tests

Whether it’s spelling tests in primary or end-of-topic assessments in secondary, tests can trigger anxiety. Tutoring provides a safe space to practise, ask questions and develop strategies for approaching assessments with confidence.

5. Falling Behind or Teacher Concerns

Sometimes the clearest sign comes from school. If teachers have mentioned concerns about progress or if reports show your child isn’t meeting expectations, it’s worth acting early. The longer you wait, the harder gaps are to fill.

💡 Why Choose Tutoring Now?

The earlier a child gets support, the easier it is to catch up and move forward. Tutoring doesn’t just boost grades, it builds confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning.

At My Primary and Secondary Tutor, we offer:

  • 1:1 and small group online tutoring sessions
  • Experienced primary tutors and secondary tutors in maths, English and more
  • Flexible follow-up tasks and optional learning grids
  • Personalised support tailored to your child’s needs

✨ Final Thoughts

If you’ve noticed any of these five signs, tutoring could be the support your child needs this term. Small, consistent steps now can make a huge difference, not just to their progress but to their confidence and happiness at school.

👉 Get in touch today to learn how online tutoring with our dedicated team of primary and secondary tutors could support your child this term -  karen@myprimaryandsecondarytutor.com

 

Karen

Founder and Lead Tutor/Assessor

My Primary and Secondary Tutor

www.myprimaryandsecondarytutor.com

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