BACK TO SCHOOL

FOCUS ON Back to school

With summer sadly coming to an end and autumn just around the corner, the preparations for the new school term begin. Ulster Tatler has put together a selection of essentials for helping your kids get back to school. The top things to consider before the new school term begins is buying new uniform, stationary and booking ahead for tutors and extracurricular clubs.

TUTORTOO – A FAMILY OF LEARNERS MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

The Tutortoo family has been working with students and parents across Northern Ireland since Spring 2020. They provide educational guidance to families with students at every age, stage and ability level.

Post-primary teachers, Trevor and Jenine Jamison, have gathered a team of like-minded educators who share their vision for individualised teaching and learning. This team takes time to explore the nuances of a student’s learning needs, to identify personal learning styles while considering the student’s interests and passions. Matching students to the right tutor with the expertise and experience needed is the top priority, it is not about availability but rather suitability. Tutors help their students to set personal goals that ensure progression and celebrate their successes.

When a student is struggling in a subject area low confidence leads to fixed mindsets that insist “I cannot do this.” Tutors acknowledge but challenge this way of thinking. When preparation, patience, practice, and praise are applied in equal measure students flourish.

Pamela said; “Before my daughter began her tutoring she had very little confidence in maths and her marks were average. However through the tutor’s commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism, academically she is now excelling within this subject and has grown in confidence”.

Tutortoo provide a free telephone consultation, so why not call today on 02894 465 298.

Trevor and Jenine Jamison.

WHY CHOOSE TUTORING?

There is no doubt that the pandemic has had a big impact on school life. Often, all that is needed is an extra helping hand to boost confidence and fill in any gaps. Tutors are an excellent service available to help and provide support to your child. We look at some of the top reasons why getting a tutor can be a worthwhile decision:

• Building confidence - In many cases it is not academic talent that students are lacking, but belief in their own ability. Tutors will actively identify any problem areas and work to build students belief in themselves!

• Catching up – As we all know the pandemic has had a huge impact school life and gaps in learning are inevitable. Tutors will work to fill these gaps and get your child back on the right track.

• Fixing the mindset – The instability of recent times has made it very easy to lose motivation and routine. Tutoring can help reinstate a structured approach to learning, which will help translate to success in the classroom setting.

• Comfortable learning environment – The excitement of the classroom can sometimes be overwhelming. Whether online or at home, tutoring can take place in environments where children feel comfortable and relaxed.

Laura Walker

B.A Hons A.R.A.D Registered teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance

BALLET CLASSES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

Venues:-

Monday Antrim Road BT15 Tuesday and Thursday St Johns Malone Road BT9 Wednesday and Friday Holywood Old School, BT18 Saturday Carnmoney Presbyterian

Contact Laura Walker

028 9076 3953 : 07368 275235 : laurawalkerballet@hotmail.com : Laura Walker Ballet