Benefits For Parents Of Using A Tutor For GCSEs
As a parent, you want the best for your child and that includes their education. If you are considering hiring a private tutor to help your child prepare for their GCSE’s, you may be wondering what benefits this can provide. These exams are an important step in a student's educational journey, as they can determine which subjects and career paths are available to them in the future. Here are some of the advantages of having a private tutor at GCSE level:
Personalized attention: A private tutor can provide one-on-one attention and tailors their teaching approach to your child's specific needs and learning style. This can be especially beneficial for children who may struggle to keep up in a large classroom setting or who need extra support to understand complex concepts. With a private tutor, your child can receive the individualized attention they need to succeed. Global evidence provided by the Education Endowment Fund (EEF) for teachers consistently puts highly quality feedback as one of the most important features in successful education outcomes and tutoring is one of the most effective ways of receiving this personalised feedback.
Flexibility: With a private tutor, your child can schedule lessons at a time that is convenient for them, rather than being restricted to a set timetable. This can be especially helpful for children who have busy schedules or who may need to focus on certain subjects more than others. A private tutor can work with your child's schedule to find a time that works best for both of them. At Acadia Learning we can provide on-line as well as Face2Face tutoring so we can easily fit in with your family timescales and requirements. We also offer weekend Booster Sessions with top teachers who very often are markers/examination officers for the exam board.
Help with specific subjects: Private tutors can provide specialized help in specific subjects that your child may be struggling with. This can be particularly useful for subjects like math or science, which can be challenging for some students. In addition, private tutors can help your child prepare for exams in subjects that may not be offered at their school, giving them a wider range of options for their future studies. Nearly all schools have strengths and weaknesses in their departments. Instead of maybe seeking an independent school education with the huge costs that this can entail, many parents find it much more cost effective to simply ‘top up’ their child’s state school provision in subject areas that their particular school does not do particularly well in.
Improved confidence and motivation: Working with a private tutor can help your child feel more confident in their ability to succeed in their GCSEs. It can also motivate them to work harder and achieve their goals. A private tutor can provide encouragement and support to help your child overcome any setbacks or challenges they may face. Many of our tutors build up an excellent rapport with their pupils over time, and we have it reported to us over and over again from parents how we have helped with their child’s motivation and confidence as well as their academic success. Please also note we have specialists in Child Pyschology and all aspects of Human Performance Management and Mental Health.
Customised lesson plans: Private tutors can create customised lesson plans that are tailored to your child's needs and goals. This allows them to focus on the areas where they need the most help, rather than following a prescribed curriculum. Private tutors can also provide your child with practice materials and exam techniques to help them succeed on test day.
Advancement: Private tutors can help your child advance in their studies by providing them with additional support and challenging them to go above and beyond what is expected in the classroom. This can help your child develop a deeper understanding of the material and build the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their GCSEs and beyond. In subjects that pupils are considering for A Level this can be particularly important.
Time management: Private tutors can help your child develop time management skills by working with them to create a schedule and plan for studying and completing assignments. This can be especially helpful for children who may struggle to manage their time effectively on their own. This is a growing area of concern for many pupils and parents. Whilst the ‘evidence’ is not clear as yet, it seems to imply that as modern life becomes ever more demanding and information overload and becomes more and more prevalent, the overwhelming ‘choices’ that many children face are simply too much for them.
Parental involvement: Working with a private tutor can provide an opportunity for you to be more involved in your child's education. A private tutor can provide you with regular updates on your child's progress and offer suggestions for ways you can support their learning at home. At Acadia Learning we offer Parental Consultations with Senior Tutors who are often Ex Heads or Specialists in this area to help parents develop highly cost effective programmes, with clear outcomes and goals to help the whole family build a clear pathway to whatever educational outcome they desire.
Higher grades: Ultimately, the goal of hiring a private tutor is to help your child achieve higher grades on their GCSEs. A private tutor can provide the specialized support and individualized attention your child needs to succeed, ultimately leading to better grades and more opportunities in the future. Whilst we fully understand that ‘grades aren’t everything’ and that C21st skills and aptitudes are often the key determinant of ‘success’ we also understand that good grades do open more doors for people.
