Wellbeing, Privacy and Pastoral Care

Alongside academic goals and targets, my teaching career has taught me the primacy of pastoral care. Beyond the importance of language analysis and punctuation for effect, students may also encounter challenges with revision strategies, homework timetables, confidence in English, as well as sleep, mindset, and stress management. Having been a form tutor for 12 years and having taught PSHCE and emotional wellbeing, I understand the importance of a holistic education. Although my focus is academic, I spend the first few minutes of each session checking in with students, building rapport, and ensuring there are no wider factors affecting their progress.

Over the past twelve years of my teaching career, I have worked with hundreds of students with SEND, including dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. I have supported students with anxiety, depression, and other complex emotional needs. If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or a diagnosis I should be aware of, please do let me know — I will always tailor my approach in accordance with any existing strategies or recommendations in place.

I have also taught and tutored many international students for whom English is an additional language (EAL), as well as students who have been home-educated and gone on to achieve excellent outcomes in their final examinations. Alongside this, I have worked closely with learning support departments and pastoral teams to provide the highest standards of student care.

I hold an Enhanced DBS check, renewed on a regular basis. In addition to extensive pastoral training throughout my teaching career, I am also a member of The Tutors’ Association and adhere to its Code of Practice. Data privacy is a priority in the delivery of online tuition. I am fully GDPR-compliant, registered with the ICO and take the handling and protection of personal data seriously.

Please read my 'About' page to read more about my background, or get in touch via the 'Contact' page if you would like to speak more about the support I can offer you and your child.