Key Stage 2 Maths and English

Key Stage 2 covers Years 3 to 6, when pupils are aged 7 to 11. This course is one-to-one tuition in maths and English for that age group, delivered online or at home. We teach school pupils aged 7 to 18 across the business; this page is about the primary years, before the move to secondary school. The aim is simple: shore up the number work and reading skills that secondary school assumes are already in place.

We are Sound Footing Tuition. All our tutors are DBS-checked qualified tutors. Progress reports for parents are part of the service, so you are not guessing what happens in the lessons. One-to-one lessons online or at home fit around school, clubs and family life. If you want a straight answer on cost, fees are on request. Call +44 161 6306222 or email [email protected].

What the course covers

Key Stage 2 maths and English is not a single worksheet or a set of videos. It is a weekly lesson built around the pupil in front of us. Before the first lesson we ask for a recent school report and a short description of what feels wobbly, which helps us start in the right place rather than at page one of a generic workbook.

Maths

Number and place value come first: reading and writing numbers, ordering them, rounding, and the times tables that make later work easier. We move on to addition and subtraction with larger numbers, then multiplication and division, including short written methods. Fractions, decimals and percentages follow, along with shape, space, measures and simple data handling. For Year 6, we look at the sorts of questions that appear in the end-of-key-stage tests, but we do not turn every lesson into test practice. A pupil who understands why a method works is less likely to freeze when the question is worded differently.

English

Reading comes first. We use the pupil's own reading book or a short passage at the right level, then talk about what the words mean, what a character might be feeling, and how the writer has signposted the answer. Comprehension questions follow, with practice in finding evidence in the text rather than guessing. Spelling and grammar get attention where they need it, and so does handwriting. Writing is broken into small steps: plan a sentence, say it aloud, write it, check it. Pupils who find writing hard often need that routine more than another list of adjectives.

Many families book one weekly lesson and split it between maths and English. That is one booking instead of two, and it keeps the week simple. Ask when you enquire if you want that arrangement.

Who it suits, and who it does not

This course suits a pupil who is broadly keeping up but has a gap that has become noticeable: times tables that never stuck, reading that is slow and effortful, or writing that is much shorter than the ideas behind it. It suits a child who is quiet in class and does not ask for help. It suits a family preparing for the Year 6 SATs in May and wanting steady practice without a last-minute panic. It can also suit a pupil who is ahead and wants more challenge than the class lesson provides, though we keep the work at Key Stage 2 level rather than racing into secondary content.

It does not suit every situation. We are tutors, not educational psychologists, so we do not diagnose conditions or write EHCP reports. If a pupil needs a specialist assessment, that should come first. We are not a replacement for school attendance, and we do not promise a particular test score or a set number of levels of progress. We also do not teach GCSE or A-level on this page; we have separate courses for those. If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, ring us and we will say so plainly.

How it works

Step one is a conversation. You tell us the year group, the school, and what you have noticed. We ask what the pupil says about the subject, because a child who says 'I hate maths' is often telling you something useful. We also ask about the last school report and any recent tests.

Step two is the first lesson. For the first lesson, have these to hand:

• A recent school report or the last parents' evening notes.
• The pupil's current reading book and reading record.
• School exercise books for maths and English.
• For online lessons, a laptop or tablet and a quiet room.

We spend part of that first lesson finding out what the pupil can already do, without making it feel like a test. We end with a short plan: what we will work on for the next few weeks, and what you should see at home.

Step three is the regular lesson. One-to-one means the pace adjusts. If a pupil needs ten minutes on a tricky idea, we take ten minutes. If they have understood, we move on. Lessons are usually after school or on Saturday morning, and we confirm times when you book. We do not publish opening hours because availability changes with the timetable.

Step four is the progress report for parents. This is part of the service. It tells you what we covered, what the pupil did well, and what still needs work. It is written in plain language, not jargon. You can use it alongside the school report at parents' evening. If something is not working, tell us before the next block of lessons; we would rather adjust than carry on.

Step five is a review. After a set number of lessons, we look at the plan again. Sometimes the pupil needs more maths and less English. Sometimes they need a break, or a different time. We will say so. A good tutoring arrangement should not run on autopilot.

What affects timing and price

Fees are on request. Several things affect the figure: whether lessons are online or at home, the length of the lesson, how often you book, and whether you combine maths and English in one slot. Home lessons involve travel, so they are priced differently from online lessons. Online lessons avoid that travel, which is one reason the fee differs. Block bookings and regular weekly slots are easier to plan than one-off sessions. Ask about sibling arrangements if you have more than one child; we will tell you what is possible.

Timing matters too. After-school slots fill first, especially in the autumn term. If you want a regular Tuesday at 4.30pm, ask early. The Year 6 SATs run in May, so January to April is a busy period for maths and English revision. Online lessons can sometimes start sooner because there is no travel to arrange. We confirm the first available time when you book, and we do not promise a response time.

Questions parents ask

Do you teach maths and English in the same lesson?

Yes, if that suits the pupil. We can split a lesson between number work and reading, or alternate weeks. It is one booking instead of two, and it keeps the week manageable. Tell us at the enquiry stage.

Are the tutors DBS-checked?

Yes. All our tutors are DBS-checked qualified tutors. We also match the tutor to the age group and the subject.

Can lessons be at home?

Yes. We offer one-to-one lessons online or at home. Online lessons need a laptop or tablet, a quiet room and a stable connection. Home lessons need a table and the pupil's school books. We confirm the arrangement when you book.

How do I know my child is making progress?

Progress reports for parents are part of the service. They tell you what we have covered and what still needs work. We do not promise a particular score or a set amount of progress, because pupils start from different places.

What if we need to change the time?

Ask when you book. We confirm lesson times and any changes directly. We do not publish opening hours because availability moves with the timetable.

To talk through Key Stage 2 maths and English, call +44 161 6306222 or email [email protected]. We will ask a few questions, tell you what we think, and confirm fees on request.