I'm Rachel, an experienced primary school teacher and tutor that helps children grow into confident learners.

 

Despite the name, Read With Rachel offers much more than reading support.

I provide tailored 1:1 learning sessions across the primary curriculum, supporting children to develop academically, practically and personally.

With my background and experience in primary education, I understand that every child learns differently. Some children thrive in a busy mainstream classroom, while others need a more personalised approach, additional support, flexibility and learning tailored specifically to their individual needs.

Although I am no longer teaching within a mainstream primary school setting, I have brought my skills, knowledge and experience into designing and delivering individualised learning programmes that put each child at the centre.

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Learning tailored to your child

Every child is unique, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all approach at Read With Rachel. Sessions are planned around your child's individual needs, interests, abilities and goals.

I can provide support in a wide range of areas, including:

• Reading, writing and spelling

• English and grammar

• Mathematics

• Computing and digital skills

• Project-based learning

• Language and communication

• Life skills and independence

• Cooking and baking skills

• Creative and practical learning

• Support across other primary curriculum subjects

Learning can be adapted to make it engaging, meaningful and achievable, helping children to build confidence alongside their knowledge and skills.

 

Alternative Provision

One of my specialist areas is providing Alternative Provision for children whose needs may not currently be fully met within a traditional school environment.

This may include children who are:

• Not currently attending school

• Unable to access full-time mainstream education

• Attending school but requiring additional personalised support

• Experiencing difficulties with engagement, confidence or learning

• Needing a more flexible and individualised approach

• Requiring additional SEND support

I offer a supportive, structured and nurturing 1:1 environment where learning can be carefully tailored to the individual child.

Alternative Provision does not have to look like a traditional classroom. Depending on a child's needs and goals, learning may include academic subjects alongside practical activities, project work, communication development, independence and essential life skills.

For example, a session might combine Maths, English and computing with a practical project, cooking activity or real-life problem-solving task, allowing children to develop a range of skills in a meaningful and engaging way.

 

SEND support

I have experience supporting children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and understand the importance of adapting teaching to meet the individual child.

Sessions can be carefully personalised to support areas such as:

• Communication and language

• Literacy and numeracy difficulties

• Attention and engagement

• Confidence and self-esteem

• Independence and life skills

• Social and emotional development

• Learning at an individual pace

My approach focuses on recognising each child's strengths, understanding their barriers to learning and creating sessions where they feel supported, understood and able to succeed.

 

More than tutoring

At Read With Rachel, my aim is not simply to help children complete worksheets or keep up with the curriculum.

I believe learning should help children develop the skills and confidence they need for everyday life.

That's why, alongside academic learning I can incorporate real-life and practical experiences into sessions. Whether we are using Maths while following a recipe, developing communication through conversation and activities, building computing skills through technology, or exploring a child's interests through project-based learning, sessions are designed to make learning relevant and purposeful.

The focus is always on helping each child to make progress in a way that works for them.

 

A personalised approach to learning

Moving away from the mainstream classroom has allowed me to focus on what I am most passionate about: getting to know each child as an individual and creating learning opportunities around their specific needs.

With 1:1 support, there is time to adapt, revisit, explore interests, celebrate progress and move at the pace that is right for the child.

Whether your child needs extra support alongside school, a tailored programme of Alternative Provision, SEND support, help to build confidence, or personalised learning across a range of primary subjects, I can create a programme designed around them.

Because every child deserves an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed in a way that works for them.