I work with students from 10 to 20 years old. It is important to look at all the different options as to what a student needs as every student is different and working at different levels. For instance it is unlikely that a 12 year old student would need to know how to correctly use Harvard citation but they might find note taking useful. The personalised reading lists could be for any age though.

Reading for pleasure is something which is widely acknowledged now as an important part of a childs development but finding something to inspire a child to enjoy reading is another matter. In an age of fast moving technology the focus needed to read is slowly vanishing. I offer thirty years of experience working with children’s and young adult literature to help recommend a list of resources to encourage, stretch and challenge a students reading. I will spend time getting to know a student’s likes and hobbies before coming up with a list consisting of a range of formats and styles of literature to encourage reading.

Each session is one hour long and online. I will be working in my office and the student needs to have a space to work in which is quiet in order for them to concentrate. It cannot be in a bedroom or bathroom. The student must be appropriately clothed and have something to make notes on, either paper, a notebook or tablet for instance. I will email the notes from the sessions and any templates which the student can then use to fully understand the topic taught. Any student can have a parent present if they wish. If they want another student to work with them they must let me know first and they must be together using one screen.

This is different for every student. You might need a one off session to remind yourself of some revision techniques or you might need a group of sessions to organise yourself in preparation for sixth form or university. I am happy to work with the students requirements either as a one off, regular weekly session or an intensive day.