FAQs
All you need to know about lessons at The Cottage Classroom
Are you a qualified teacher?
Yes, I am a fully qualified British primary school teacher with experience teaching a range of age-groups from reception class to year 6.
In addition to this, I regularly undertake CPD and have recently taken courses in designing play invitations, loose parts, STEM and outdoor learning.
What age groups do you tutor?
I tutor children from the ages of 4 to 12. I use both the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum in my planning. 1
Do you teach all subjects?
I am qualified to teach all primary age groups, however I specialise in a reading and writing.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons predominately take place online. However I do also have limited availability for in-person lessons at my home.
Please note that I do not offer home visits.
How do I find out your availability?
For an initial consultation, you are able to find out my current availability via Google Calendar here. If you would like to book a regular tutoring session, send me a message or email.
Please note that I’m based in the UK and time slots reflect that. However, if you can’t find a suitable time, send me a message below:
What happens if I need to cancel a session?
Because all sessions are planned in advance, it’s important to let me know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend. You can find out more about lesson policies here.
Do you provide resources?
Resources are provided for sessions and are included as part of my fee. You can find out more about resources for online lessons (here)
Do you tutor home-school children?
Yes, I tutor home educated children. I also provide educational consultancy services and bespoke curriculums for parents looking to deliver their own lessons.
An online store is currently in development for ‘off-the-peg’ curriculums and educational resources.
Do you run group sessions?
I offer literacy workshops during the Easter and Summer holidays. These take place both online and at my home.
I don’t currently run group sessions during term-time, however plans are in place for the next school year (2025/2026)
To register interest for workshops or home education groups , please message me:
Should I stay with my child during sessions?
This is a personal choice. For in person sessions, some parents stay in the lounge area whilst I teach whereas others prefer to drop their child off and collect them at the agreed time.
For online sessions, parental supervision may be required for younger children who aren’t used to online learning. A full guide to online lessons can be found here.
Do you teach children of all abilities?
Yes, I teach a range of children and am a firm believer in ‘stage not age’ which is why I provide lessons for children aged between 4 and 12. All of my lessons are tailored to suit the needs of the individual child. I have experience teaching all abilities from those who need additional support to children who are in need of challenge.
Do you tutor SEN children?
Whilst I’m not a specialist SEN teacher, I do have experience teaching children with a range of special education needs including dyslexia, GDD, ADHD and autism. I have worked with schools and parents to deliver sessions based on EHCPs and IEPs.
It’s important to note that I am a primary school teacher and am not qualified to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy or other services outside of my remit. Please reach out via email if you need to further discuss your child’s needs.
As a British Primary School teacher, I use UK Guidelines in my planning.