How Tutoring Can Support Your Child’s Learning This Year

Introduction

A new school year is full of promise but for many families it also brings stress and uncertainty. Perhaps your child struggled with maths or reading last year, or maybe they lack confidence and feel nervous about keeping up. September can be overwhelming with new routines, higher expectations and often gaps that widened over the summer.

That’s where tutoring can make a real difference. At MPST, we see every day how targeted, personalised support helps children rediscover their confidence, close gaps and thrive at school.

Here’s how tutoring can support your child’s learning this year.

1. Fill Learning Gaps Quickly

After a long summer, many children experience the “summer slide", forgetting key skills, especially in maths and English. Tutoring provides the focused time needed to revisit core concepts and rebuild strong foundations before school assessments or exams pile up.

Example:
A P6 pupil who struggled with times tables over the summer can focus on fluency drills and problem-solving with a tutor, regaining confidence before fractions and division are introduced.

2. Build Confidence and Motivation

Confidence is the key to success. Children who believe they can do something are more likely to try, persist and improve. A tutor provides a safe space where mistakes are part of learning and progress is celebrated.

We’ve seen shy pupils go from whispering answers to leading discussions in group sessions  simply because they had the encouragement and time they needed.

3. Provide Personalised Support

In busy classrooms, teachers must move at the pace of the curriculum. For children who need more time, this can feel overwhelming. Tutoring fills that gap by tailoring lessons to exactly what your child needs.

Whether it’s re-teaching fractions in a way that makes sense, breaking down tricky grammar rules, or providing extension challenges for high-achievers, tutoring adapts to the learner not the other way round.

4. Reduce Homework Battles at Home

For many families, homework is the number one cause of stress. Parents often tell us:

  • “It ends in tears every night.”
  • “They just won’t listen to me.”
  • “I don’t know how maths is taught now, it’s so different from when I was at school.”

A tutor takes the pressure off by providing structured support, making homework time calmer and more productive. Parents no longer need to be the “bad guy” and can just be supportive.

5. Support Long-Term Success

Tutoring isn’t just about catching up; it’s about laying strong foundations for the future. Pupils who receive regular tutoring develop:

  • Stronger study habits
  • Independent learning skills
  • A more positive attitude towards school

These benefits extend far beyond one term — they build resilience and readiness for exams, further education, and life beyond school.

6. Fit Learning Into Busy Family Life

Because our sessions are online, tutoring is flexible and convenient. There’s no travelling, no extra rushing, and no disruption to family evenings. Pupils can join from home, settle quickly, and focus on learning.

We also offer options like weekly follow-up tasks, optional learning grids and feedback sessions designed to fit different family preferences and lifestyles.

Conclusion

Every child deserves to feel capable and confident at school. Tutoring is not just about extra lessons; it’s about providing the tools, encouragement and personalised support that help children succeed.

If you’ve been wondering whether tutoring could help your child this year, September is the perfect time to start. Early support means fewer worries, less stress and a smoother school year ahead.

👉 Interested in finding out more? Contact us today to book a discovery call and see how we can support your child.

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