The tutor.
I'm Lora and I’m a qualified primary teacher with over 10 years experience in the primary classroom and at a strategic level in school improvement. I have been offering primary tutoring since 2021 and love giving children a little bit of extra confidence or support to ensure they can reach their potential. Learning should be fun and after being in school all day, many children switch off and find it difficult to concentrate on school work at home. Family lives are busy and one tutoring session a week can often be all the difference a child needs to make strides in their learning. It's a pleasure and privilege to support children and their families in this way.
Lora Winfield-Young
The Lessons.
Tutoring lessons with Lora are completely bespoke. There will be a mix of technology, practical games, as well as traditional pen and paper methods. Learning is tailored to the child's interests and skills for maximum fun and engagement. Building confidence in themselves and their abilities is key to all tasks so that children begin to tackle challenges. School targets and homework can be tailored into lessons including parental support. The aim is to build independence and motivation so that learning will continue outside of tutoring lessons.
The Feedback.
Amy, Mum
“My daughter is enjoying her sessions and is most certainly having an effect on her confidence especially about her transition to Year 7. I was concerned that after school she wouldn’t be in the right mind to concentrate but she is always keen to attend.”
Sarah, Mum
“My son looks forward to the sessions and his confidence has come on leaps and bounds. We both feel this has been reflected in capabilities in his day to day schooling. I have been impressed with his improvements to date, definitely a worthwhile investment.”
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Jim, Dad
“We love the progress we’re seeing with our son - he’s become much more confident in his ability and comes home so pleased with what he’s achieved! He’s gone up a level in his reading too.”
The Feedback.
Becky, Mum
“My son’s so happy and brighter and enthusiastic after his sessions so it's definitely worth it!”
Carl, Dad
“My daughter has improved so much since attending sessions. She is more confident and has even got her ‘pen licence’ as her handwriting has improved so much. She loves going and has not once moaned about it so she must be having fun!”
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Gareth, Dad
“My son loves his sessions and is always very upbeat and happy afterwards. I love seeing his excited face coming out to tell me all the new things he has learnt. Lora has been amazing at tutoring him but also helping him with positivity. He can't wait to get back for another term ”
The Location.
Tutoring sessions take place at Lora’s private home in Pencoed, Bridgend.
Sessions are conducted in a tutoring room with all the materials and resources needed such as stationary, games, whiteboards, counters, maths and phonics manipulatives, books and so on.
Adults drop off and pick up at tutoring times. There is ample parking in the area for parents to wait in the car if travelling from a further location.
Public Liability Insurance and Professional Indemnity Insurance certificates and documents are available for you to inspect at any time. Lora is fully DBS Enhanced checked to work with children and certificate may be seen at any time.
The Booking.
£35
One to One tutoring
1 hour lesson.
Half termly booking
Child works individually with the tutor for 1 hour on bespoke work.
Suitable for children needing more individualistic teaching or struggle to focus.
Booked and paid for in half term blocks.
£20
each
Partner tutoring
1 hour lesson.
Half termly booking
Siblings, friends, classmates of similar abilities working with the tutor on bespoke group and individual work.
Suitable for children needing to build confidence in learning.
Booked and paid for in half term blocks.
£30
for both
Holiday catch-up lesson
1 hour lesson.
Ad-hoc booking
Available on an ad-hoc basis in school holidays. Working with the tutor and bring a partner along for free.
Work set based on child’s year group and subject needing to practise.
Booked and paid for per session.
The Terms.
Booking and Payment
- Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- No booking is final until confirmation of advance payment is received by Lora's Tutoring and email confirmation sent to customer.
- Payments are made via invoice and bank transfer only.
Cancellation
- If you cannot attend a lesson, please notify Lora's Tutoring via phone or text at least 24 hours before the lesson and payment will be rolled over to another lesson booking.
- For shorter notice emergency please contact ASAP via phone or text and discretion will be applied per customer.
- Lora's Tutoring has the right to cancel any lesson on the same terms as noted above.
- Repeated cancellations or missed lessons without communication and breaking the above terms will result in customer being refused access to book further lessons with Lora's Tutoring.
Home & School Links
- Lora's Tutoring lessons will be based on the initial assessments and parental conversations on suggested content.
- Homework can be provided on an individual basis if requested as part of the lesson fee.
- School suggested targets or strategies for learning can be incorporated where possible.
Privacy Notice.
All data collected about you and your child is protected by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We collect this information lawfully to undertake our responsibilities as a Home Private Tutor. You provide this information on a voluntary basis, however some activities will not be able to take place without it.
The information we collect, hold and share on parents and pupils include:
> Personal information (such as name, address, bank payment details.)
> Contact details including telephone numbers, email addresses.
> Transaction details (such as amounts paid, dates and accounts)
> Attendance information (such as sessions attended, absences.)
> Assessment information (such as ongoing teacher assessment)
> Special educational needs or medical information (provided to us via the parent or school).
We use this information and data:
> to support pupil learning
> to monitor and report on pupil progress
> to assess the quality of our services
> to comply with the law regarding data sharing
> to safeguard pupils
> to contact you in relation to the pupils tutoring provision
> to contact you to arrange and attend sessions
> to take payment for sessions and services and issue refunds.
All data will be stored securely and destroyed once a pupil and parent leaves the tutoring service.
We share information with:
> (On request of the parent/guardian) the school the child is with
> (On request of the parent/guardian) additional tutoring or educational services
We do not share information about our pupils or parents without consent unless the law or policies allow us to do so.
Vital Interest Information:
In circumstances of the well being and safeguarding of the child it may be necessary to share information without your consent or knowledge with the relevant authorities to comply with the law.
Under data protection legislation, parents and pupils have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child's tutoring record, please make a request in writing to the tutor including your contact details and we will contact you.
The FAQs
WHAT DAYS OF THE WEEK AND TIMES DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE TO BOOK?
This will be discussed in the inital parent meeting conversation as it varies term by term. Please note your preferred days and times in your enquiry form.
Is the first lesson free?
Yes! First lessons are always free to parents so you can get to know me and I you to make sure it's a good fit. Lora's tutoring isn't suitable to everyone and so a trial is always a good way to test. During this trial your child will complete some discreet assessments and from this initial lesson we can determine a way forward.
How do I pay? Can I pay per lesson?
You will be invoiced for pre payment of a block of 6 lessons (+1 free initial lesson) to confirm your tutoring booking via email after and inital parent meeting and availability is confirmed by Lora's Tutoring. Pay per lesson is currently not accepted.
Will you come to my house to tutor my child? Where does tutoring take place?
Unfortunately we do not do home visit tutoring any longer. Tutoring will take place in Lora's private home in Pencoed. Parents drop off and pick up at the end of the session.
The FAQs
How do I cancel a lesson? I am going to be late - what do I do?
Please see the cancellation terms. Call Lora's Tutoring asap and we can either re-arrange or extend the session as necessary. Contact number will be given when booking is confirmed.
My child is younger than 6 or older than 11 - can you tutor them?
At present we are only tutoring children aged 6-11, however please do contact us and we do have some flexibility depending on the child's ability and maturity.
Do you only teach English & Maths subjects? Will you teach anything else?
At present Lora's Tutoring is focusing on English & Maths only - reading, phonics, spelling, writing, handwriting and primary maths . In future we may branch out to other areas of learning so please do contact and we will let you know if we are offering sessions in the future.
How do you assess my child?
Assessment is done discreetly through lesson activities, discussion, questioning and short tasks usually during the first 2 sessions. From this, and the information gathered from the parent (and school if provided by the parent) a way forward will be agreed.
The FAQs
How do I leave a review?
Please email any testimonials to lorastutoring@gmail.com
I am not happy with the service and would like a refund.
We hope all our customers at Lora's tutoring are happy with the service we provide. We always offer the first lesson for free and will have lots of discussion with you and your child to make sure tutoring is suitable for them and that we can provide what you need. Please contact Lora’s Tutoring to discuss options.
Contact Information
Enquire about a lesson
e-mail:
lorastutoring@gmail.com
