FAQs
How long are your
tutoring sessions?
Sessions are one hour long with time available at the end of the hour for brief verbal feedback and any questions you may have. Homework will be provided when needed.
Where does the tutoring take place?
Most tutoring sessions are held at the Cosy Cabin located in Poole (address provided with sign up).
Some sessions can be arranged to take place in your home subject to agreement.
How do we make a payment?
Payments can be made via direct bank transfers and Paypal. Details are shared via invoice.
What is your
safeguarding policy?
These are available on our 'legal bit page'.
Are you DBS checked?
Yes, I hold a full, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which is on the update service. This can be viewed upon request.
Do you have insurance?
Safety and professionalism are my top priorities. I hold public liability insurance to ensure that all my tutoring sessions are covered. This provides peace of mind for both myself and my clients.
What is your teaching experience?
Having been a primary school teacher for the past 16 years, I have extensive experience teaching children in Key Stage 2. Throughout this time, I have held various positions of responsibility, including Phase Leader, foundation curriculum leader, and mentor for Early Career Teachers.
Before this, I began my career as a Teaching Assistant, where I focused on providing one-to-one and small group support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). During my PGCE training, I completed placements in a range of schools, working with students in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
My teaching experience has primarily been with Years 4-6. This has given me the opportunity to support countless parents with their secondary school applications, offer advice on grammar school entrance tests, and help with Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications. My approach has always been to plan engaging, challenging lessons that are tailored to each child's individual needs, ensuring they not only make progress but also thrive in their learning and future aspirations.
What are your qualifications?
Masters: Creative teaching and learning design (in progress)
PGCE: Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from Poole SCITT
Degree: BA Hons Fashion Journalism - 2:1
A-Levels: Media Studies (AS level - A), Art (B), Sociology (B), History (C)
GCSEs: 10 GCSEs graded A* - C
What is your policy for bank and school holidays?
Regular tutoring sessions will pause during school holidays, but there will be a selection of 1-1 workshops available to book separately. Sessions will continue for any bank holidays that fall during term time.
We understand that you may have prior commitments at times. Sessions can be moved if you provide at least 21 days' notice. Similarly, I will provide you with at least three weeks' notice if Topsie Tutoring will be closed for time with my own family.
