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Terms and Conditions By using Tailwind Tuition's online services, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Payment Sessions last one hour. Fees shall be calculated at a rate of £35 for one-to-one tutoring sessions and £20 per student in the small group sessions. No further fees shall be charged for preparation time of the tutor. Fees may be adjusted from time to time and shall become effective after having given the student's parent or carer two weeks written notice. Tailwind Tuition accepts payment for sessions upfront. No sessions will take place without the full amount paid for the session. This can be done by contacting Tailwind Tuition directly. Attendance Whilst we hope that students will have 100% attendance, we understand that your child might not be able to make a session because of a holiday. We allow for two weeks, pre-booked holiday which will be credited to your child’s next month. It is vital that at least four weeks notice is given if your child is not going to be able to attend any session due to a holiday. Unfortunately, as a small business, Tailwind Tuition will not be able to refund any payment made if a student is ill and cannot attend a session. No adjustment to fees shall be made for time due to late arrival by the student or by early termination of session by the student. Any lost time due to the late arrival of the tutor shall be compensated by extending a lesson by mutual agreement and by such amount of time that was lost. The tutor agrees to wait 15 minutes from the time of the scheduled session for the student's arrival before considering that session cancelled without sufficient prior notice and therefore subject to a bill for the scheduled session. Safeguarding Your child’s tutor has an enhanced DBS certificate, available to view on request. Each online session will be recorded. You are welcome to attend the initial sessions, if you like. It is vital that a responsible adult is present in the same building as the student when the session takes place. Other The student agrees to provide their own materials needed for each tutoring session. Tailwind Tuition will provide outstanding learning opportunities for each student but makes no promises or warranties with regard to a student's performance as a result of the tutoring provided.

I attained a BA in Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) from University of London in 2001. As a primary teacher of both maths and English, I have undertaken a range of training throughout my career to ensure the best outcomes for my pupils. I have particular expertise in delivering results for students taking SATs and 11+ examinations and I am fully conversant with both the UK National Curriculum and the Primary Years Programme for the International Baccalaureate Curriculum. ​ I have an enhanced DBS certificate and I am a member of the Tutors' Association. ​ Please see the 'About' section for more details

Sessions last for one hour. Parents can choose whether to focus this time on one particular subject or split the session in half for both two separate areas for development. It is up to parents to determine how many sessions to take but it is advised that at least half a terms' worth of these sessions are booked for an effective outcome. ​​ I use Zoom to tutor children online - each session is recorded for safeguarding reasons. Depending on the age and needs of your child, I use a range of teaching methods and resources: online whiteboards and presentations are usually used to convey information and I can adapt my approach for each student, to ensure a bespoke learning experience for each child. Typically, the students I teach play games, complete worksheets and take part in quizzes although I will adapt each lesson to suit the learning style of each student. ​ For each new student, I spend a bit of time getting to know them before assessing their understanding - this assessment is not informal but incredibly powerful when it comes to tailoring the support they receive over the following sessions. For children studying for SATs or 11+ tests, I use test paper-style questioning and methodology to guarantee students are well equipped for these exams. I will inform parents on their child's progress as the sessions unfold. ​ Your child needs a device with a stable internet connection and camera. They will also need a pen or pencil and paper to work on. Sometimes, I will supply worksheets and other resources to pupils ahead of the session to be printed out. They might benefit from having the use of a drawing tablet, in order to interact with the whiteboard on the screen, although this is optional. ​ Parents are more than welcome to be present in the initial sessions when I am getting to know the student.

Each session lasts one hour. One to one tuition cost £35 per session. All small group tuition costs £20 per student, and is limited to five places per group.