What's the Summer Slide and How Do You Stop It?

Many parents think summer holidays mean no more learning, after all, kids need a break!

But what if summer learning at home could help your child feel more confident for the new school year?

At My Primary and Secondary Tutor, we think summer is a great time for online tuition for children.  A chance to boost confidence, tackle tricky topics and set them up for success in the new academic year, all without the usual pressures of term time.

Here’s why more and more families are choosing to keep learning going over the summer:

🎯 No School = No Stress

Without homework and busy school days, children are more relaxed and they're often happier to learn too! Short, fun sessions each week help them make real progress. Many children find summer learning fun because they can focus on what they need help with.

💪 Build Confidence for the New School Year

Moving up a year or changing schools can feel scary. Summer learning at home helps children feel more prepared and less worried. A few good sessions can make them feel much better about going back to school in September.

🔍 Fix Problems While They're Easy to Remember

Summer gives us time to revisit areas your child has found challenging while they’re still fresh in their mind. Without the pressure of weekly assessments or classroom distractions, tutors can slow down and dig deeper, helping your child understand things they may have missed or skimmed over during the busy school year.

🧘 Easy for Busy Families

Online tuition for kids means they can learn from home or even on holiday! You choose what your child needs and when.

One session or weekly help - it's up to you and your family.

📚 Stop Summer Learning Loss (The Summer Slide)

The "summer slide" describes how children can forget things they've learnt over the holidays. This can happen a lot with reading, writing, and maths - but it doesn't have to be that way! Regular, fun summer learning activities will keep their brain working and your child goes back to school ready to learn, not starting from scratch.

✨ We're Here to Help This Summer

At My Primary and Secondary Tutor, we offer bespoke 1-to-1 online tutoring in English, maths and a range of other subjects.

Our experienced tutors know how to support children in a fun, personalised way, making sure they feel heard, supported and stretched at just the right level. Whether you’re looking to help your child catch up, stay on track or get ahead, our summer sessions are tailored to your goals and your family’s schedule.

Want to know more about our learning at home resources? 

Email us at karen@myprimaryandsecondarytutor.com.

We'd love to hear about your child and how we can help them do well this summer.