How and why

How do we start?

We'll begin with an initial meeting/consultation - parent, child and myself - to discuss your requirements.
The child has as much input as the parent - it's their lesson and they'll be the ones doing the work!
This session is free of charge. If agreement is reached on how to proceed, then lessons are booked.

Quality & experience: a long established and experienced examiner providing a tailored approach.
Personal service: working directly with parents ensures you get what you want, rather than being dictated to by a faceless agency.
Security: I am police checked and references are provided; lessons take place in a tailor-made environment with the opportunity for you to peek in and ensure your children are safe and happy.
Support: parents need support as much as children. The personal nature of the business means I'm always on hand to discuss, encourage and cry on. I understand just how difficult those teenagers can be - even when they're only eight years old!

I want to inspire, to motivate, to develop in children the confidence to have a go and ultimately the confidence to be able to work independently. I want this confidence to be something that carries on through the rest of their education, and also to impact on their entire lives.
I believe that successful confident children are happy children.
I want my students to have the confidence to ask questions and not be scared to ask for help; to feel excited about learning and always want to know more.
I want to develop skills for independence.
I use a culture of praise, which boosts self esteem and inspires the student to try harder and go further. There is no condemnation for failure - as long as they try their hardest it doesn't matter if they get things wrong.
I want to help people, regardless of ability, age or background, to realise their goals for the future.
I believe that all children benefit from private tuition. It gives the one-to-one attention that busy teachers would love to give, but never have time for. It's an addition to what children do in school, not a substitution. Private tuition helps a child to grow and get better exam results, which in turn reflect well on the school - so everyone wins. I love to work with schools, and find them supportive and co-operative.


	Dot's excellent knowledge of the school curriculum is reflected in her lessons. She reinforces what is being covered at school and introduces new topics and ideas to keep children interested. Dot has increased my child's self confidence and helps him to progress by suggesting fun ways of learning. Julie, mother of Louis aged 9 click here to see more testimonials from students and parents


inspiration, motivation, education	© Dorothy Cooper 2006