Birmingham Tutor for KE/QM/BV

[Optimist2011]

Hi

I'm looking for a one-to-one tutor for my son who specialises in 11 plus tutoring (Birmingham - [Great Barr]).

We specifically need assistance with English (comprehension, writing etc.)

My son will be sitting the Birmingham exams in November 2011 (King Edward, Queen Mary and BV)

Requirements (tuition):

Must have extensive grammar tutoring experience - no pun intended (apologies)
Preferably experience (previous students/tutoring) with King Edward, QM, BV

My son attends a tuition centre (twice, weekly - 4hrs in total in additional to home study) and is progressing well, however we have noticed a weakness with English in general (based around comprehension).

Looking forward to your responses.

Happy to respond to PM's.

Thanks

[twc]

Hi Optimist2011,

Did you get any joy in private tutor? I am looking specifically for English tutor for same test ? We are for Nov 2012 exam.

cheers

[no_ball]

Why don't you ask the tuition centre to concentrate on the weaknesses?

[Optimist2011]

Hi Optimist2011,

Did you get any joy in private tutor? I am looking specifically for English tutor for same test ? We are for Nov 2012 exam.

cheers

Hi

I decided to take the DIY route and provide the support from home in areas which required improvement.

It's been a challenge trying to concentrate over the holidays

[no_ball]

can be a rewarding period for both if handled delicately and with great sensitivity, wish I had known this when I also took a similar route...

[Optimist2011]

Why don't you ask the tuition centre to concentrate on the weaknesses?

Hi no_ball

The tuition centre will struggle to provide one-on-one support (due to the volume of pupils attending), I will be going down the DIY route next time for DS, this will save time and effort and allow me to focus directly on weaknesses.

I now work directly with my child in the evenings to address any weaknesses and build up confidence for November.

[Optimist2011]

can be a rewarding period for both if handled delicately and with great sensitivity, wish I had known this when I also took a similar route...

Completely agree, without making generic statements (apologies) - tuition centre's run businesses which ultimately make money

It's been a great experience for first DS, albeit an eye opener

[no_ball]

there is a conveyor belt tuition centre in the hands wood area of brum, last year there were numerous failures I had heard of...and kids had been going for years!! If parents can DIY, then do.