Answers To Commonly Asked Questions About Tuition

I do recommend that a learner starts tuition sooner rather than later. Parents, if you have an inkling that you or your child needs extra maths help, trust your instinct. It is better to have the option of having plenty of time to make improvements, rather than leaving things too late. Too often people seek tuition a few months before their GCSE exams, this is, unfortunately, leaving things too late.

Lessons are available Monday- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The time slots after 3.30 pm can fill quickly. New time slots do become available throughout the year, particularly in June, once Year 11 have completed their examinations

There is no minimum commitment, whether you seek a few lessons or a longer term learning program, the good thing about personalised tuition is that it is flexible and tailored specifically to you. It is important I emphasize to you that there are no quick fixes to learning, the best results are achieved through a regular and consistent approach and it can take 6 months plus to start making real progress. Don’t worry if someone improving slowly, be worried if they are standing still.

When working towards an examination, practising past exam papers (which can be provided) is recommended in the learner's own time. Any homework questions that are causing problems can then be supported during tuition time. But naturally, homework is a free choice. 

Sometimes life can “get in the way” resulting in the need to cancel a booked lesson, this is okay, just let Sharon know as soon as possible. However, please be aware that if the cancellation occurs on the day of the lesson, this short notice cancellation will require payment in full.

Sharon has been regularly CRB checked throughout her teaching career.

Lessons are taught via an online interactive whiteboard. The board allows two-way chat,  collaboration and document uploads. so examples and questions can be worked through together on the whiteboard.

The learner will need access to a tablet, laptop or desktop. I recommend a student uses a computer that has either a writing pad/stylus pen or mouse. A good internet connection is also a must. 

A free 20-minute video chat to ask questions and try out online learning before committing to regular lessons. This link-up will also help to check that the equipment is suitable and working. 

Hand sanitiser, pens, pencils, writing material and a calculator are provided. 

There is flexibility for you to do whatever makes you feel the most comfortable. For example, a parent may want to stay with their child for the first lesson then in future, drop off and pick up. While other parents may choose to stop for every lesson, where they are welcome to watch TV or catch up on emails etc. Then some let their children make their own way to tuition.

At present NO. Sharon is only teaching face-to-face lessons at her home in Stourbridge.