How does English Tuition help your child at school?

Reading and writing skills are fundamental to every child’s development. However, it can be difficult for children to get the direct support they may need at school to boost skills and build confidence in their abilities.

That’s where English tuition can help to bridge the gap between the classroom and home, enhancing your child’s education and performance at school.

Imagine a world where your child finds it difficult to read instructions or does not have the confidence to write an email. Setting the foundations of literacy at an early age will carry throughout their whole life.

It’s not just struggling learners that can benefit though. English tuition is suitable for all school ages and abilities and can make a real difference to your child’s progress, whether they’re just starting out, moving up to secondary or preparing for final exams.

What does English tuition cover?

English tuition is much more than just a single subject area. It holds a unique place in the curriculum combining different elements such as language, literature and linguistics. It’s a gateway to your child’s skills development and how we teach English in our tuition workshops varies depending on their age and ability. Take a look at the MagiKats English tuition programmes to view the topics we cover at each age. 

Helps across all subject areas

There’s no doubt that developing good reading and writing abilities helps performance in all subject areas. Research has shown that children struggling with English skills such as reading, grammar and spelling are 60% more likely to perform poorly in other subjects. For example, reading and writing comprehension is as vital in subjects such as Science and History as it is in English lessons.

Getting the core English fundamentals in place will help your child across their whole school curriculum and enable them to reach their full potential.

Improves communication skills

English tuition can equip children with the skills they need for effective communication. Speaking and listening skills help with verbal communication and boost confidence both inside and outside of school. This includes expanding their vocabulary so that they’re able to express themselves clearly using a broader range of words.

It’s also important for reading comprehension so a child can improve understanding, interpret information, and develop critical thinking skills to develop ideas and thoughts about different topics. When it comes to writing skills, structured writing practice helps a child to organise their thoughts and be able to express them coherently.

Enhances creativity

Creativity comes in many different forms and English tuition can help foster your child’s creative spirit. Storytelling, poetry or journals develop imagination and narrative skills, and allow them to show their thoughts and feelings in self-expression.

Reading both non-fiction and fiction can inspire a child and develops analytical skills so that they’re able to think critically and creatively. Children with more advanced English skills often have the ability to problem-solve effectively and can also creatively think about different solutions and outcomes.

Boosts confidence

Perhaps your child is anxious about speaking up in class because they’re not able to keep up with their peers or they feel disengaged from lessons because they’re having difficulty understanding study materials. MagiKats English Tuition provides a platform for your child to work in a small group with proven curriculum based lessons that improve their skills and in turn gives your child a confidence boost that they then take with them into school.

Positive encouragement and direct support from mentors in workshop sessions will help to motivate and nurture them, while also developing your child’s English skills.

Affordable for long-term support

Although some children can adapt quickly to new tuition and you may see swift improvements, it’s vital to give your child time to reap the full benefits of an English tutor and it should be considered as a longer-term solution. That’s why we make our tuition workshops as affordable as possible for parents, so it is an effective and proactive way to enhance your child’s education progress.

A recent report from The Sutton Trust indicated that over two thirds of school leaders in their annual survey said that they’ve had to cut back on teaching assistants this year. Larger school classes and less one-to-one support in lessons means there’s no better time to boost your child’s learning by getting them some extra help with English tuition. Set the foundations for success by finding your local centre and arranging your child’s enrolment.