Why choose Get Set for SATs?

I am Rachael and having spent 30 years working in primary schools as a class teacher and senior leader, I now provide online tuition for children between the ages of 5 to 12 years.

I have expertise across the full Maths and English primary curriculum which includes Reading, Writing, Phonics and GPS (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling).

My teaching and tutoring experience spans the primary phase, from Reception to Year 6.

I have up-to-date Safeguarding training and an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate.

‘4 in 10 children have experienced anxiety and around 1 in 3 report exam or homework-related stress, according to parents.’

— Parentkind survey 2023

I am worried that my child is not keeping up with their friends at school.
My child has tests coming up and I want to make sure that they achieve their potential.
My child is ‘stuck’ on a particular topic e.g. Time, Fractions, Reading Comprehension, Spelling…
I am not sure how to help my child with their schoolwork, as teaching methods and the curriculum have changed so much.
Home life is so busy but my child needs help with their homework.
Secondary/Grammar school is approaching, and I want to help my child to feel more confident about their learning.
My child has special needs and is not receiving the support they need in class.
My child is gifted, but not sufficiently challenged at school.
I am concerned that my child can be quiet and not always ask for help in class when it's needed.
A little extra weekly practice would help my child to consolidate their learning.

If any of these apply to you, then perhaps it is time to get in touch?

As parents, you instinctively know if your child is not thriving at school but delaying tuition until secondary school can allow gaps to widen and confidence to deteriorate.

The benefits of investing in private tuition are significant and varied.

✔ Foster positive attitudes to learning; build resilience and confidence.

✔ Accelerate progress and enable your child to achieve their true potential.

✔ Ensure progress does not falter over school holidays; keep skills and knowledge fresh.

✔ Avoid gaps in learning by tackling misconceptions promptly.

✔ Familiarise children with test-style questions and time-pressured conditions.

✔ Unlike learning in a busy classroom setting, tuition gives children the opportunity to pause and ask for clarification and support without feeling rushed or self-conscious in front of their classmates.

How does online tuition work?

I use Zoom and a Wacom tablet to teach online, using a wealth of different resources to engage and meet the individual needs of your child. Online tuition is a convenient and economical way to learn from home without distractions and at your child’s pace.

Parents/Carers are asked to be within hearing and/or sight of their child while tuition takes place. Younger children benefit from having an adult sit alongside them.

I will arrange an initial Zoom call with you to discuss your child’s individual priorities, targeting my support to meet their needs.

One-to-one or small group tuition

Individual sessions, carefully tailored to meet your child’s specific needs and accelerate their progress.
Focus on one particular subject area or split sessions to cover areas of weakness in Maths and English.
All aspects of Maths and English provided, including phonics and Early Reading, reading comprehension and fluency, spelling, grammar, punctuation, writing composition etc.
Work within a small group alongside other children who have similar targets and goals e.g. KS2 SATs Boosters.

Home-education

Bespoke sessions to support your child’s learning within their home-education timetable.

Utilise the input of an experienced and skilled qualified teacher to tackle misconceptions; address gaps in knowledge and understanding; kick-start a unit of learning and/or assess progress in order to identify next steps.

Test preparation

Boost confidence, revise, and prepare to shine!

Become familiar with the style and structure of tests, develop test technique, and build stamina and resilience.
Sign up for ongoing weekly tuition or a program of intensive ‘booster’ sessions.
Practice with SATs-style tests and past papers.
Identify strengths and weaknesses through practice paper marking and analysis.
Key areas of support include practice for the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check and optional Year 2 SATs; preparation for the Multiplication Tables Check in Year 4; support for end of Key Stage 2 SATs in Year 6 and coaching to achieve the best in 11+/ secondary selection tests.

Contact Me

Pricing

Term (6 weeks) £240 - additional weeks, £35 each.

A reduced rate will be offered to families providing home-education.

Holiday ‘booster’ clubs will be priced individually as advertised.

(See Terms and Conditions for further information regarding booking, payment, GDPR and Safeguarding.)

Contact us.

07772669840

getsetforsats@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/getsetforsats/

Testimonials

“I thoroughly recommend Rachael, she has given my daughter a real confidence boost with how to tackle her SATs and how to develop her greater depth. If you're looking for a warm, reassuring and experienced tutor then look no further!”

Mrs P - East Sussex
“I cannot express enough gratitude for Rachael's tutoring services. My daughter has struggled with mathematics since primary school, and as she progressed into high school, our concerns about her ability to achieve her GCSE in Maths only grew. However, since we've started working with Rachael, there's been a remarkable transformation in our daughter's understanding and confidence in mathematics. Rachael's approach is nothing short of exceptional. Her calm demeanour and patient tutoring style have made all the difference. She takes the time to understand my daughter's individual learning needs and tailors her lessons accordingly. I can't recommend Rachael highly enough to any parent seeking a skilled and compassionate tutor for their child.”

Mr Z – Isle of Wight
“Rachael first taught our daughter in the classroom, and we were very pleased to hear she had started offering one-to-one lessons. Rachael’s passion and enthusiasm has encouraged our daughter’s love for learning from a young age. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with primary age children and tailors work to the individual child’s needs (and knows when to give them an extra little push). Rachael’s love for reading has inspired our daughter’s love for books; she looks forward to reading and discussing books with her during their weekly session. Maths isn’t our daughter’s favourite subject, but Rachael’s approach ensures she can navigate tricky questions with ease. We highly recommend Get Set for SATs!”

Mrs H – West Yorkshire
"Rachael worked with my daughter in her SATs year, very patiently helping her to overcome her reticence in expressing her ideas in creative writing, and subsequently to become a much more confident, resilient learner...Rachael has amazing subject knowledge and creativity, she makes learning fun and certainly had the ability to enthuse my daughter,"

Mrs A - West Yorkshire
“Rachael has taught two of my daughters and both said she is the best teacher they have ever had. Rachael’s knowledge and ability to pitch are unbelievable. Her manner and teaching style would suit any type of learner as Rachael is so enthusiastic and passionate about learning. I can’t recommend Rachael enough."

Mrs G - West Yorkshire
“My twin boys and I highly recommend Rachael because of her huge enthusiasm for learning and her ability to instil this in even the most reluctant, disengaged learners. In Years 3 and 4, both my twins had their individual learning needs in Maths and Reading and lacked the self-confidence and determination to overcome them. Rachael identified their key barriers to learning and provided the support needed to ensure they were prepared for their next steps. One of them hated Maths at the start but really caught up with his peers and consequently changed his attitude to the subject and improved his self-esteem across the board. Her infectious love of books encouraged my other twin to develop a lifelong love of reading and greater confidence in writing. Both boys benefited greatly from Rachael’s expertise, professionalism and understanding of how children learn. She is well organised, has the ability to explain things clearly and will challenge children to be the best they can be. Both boys went on to pass the Kent Test to go to grammar school and be successful learners."

Mrs W - Kent
"Rachael is an amazing English expert! She is extremely professional and has really helped my son with his Year 6 writing - her support and belief in him helped him gain Greater Depth in his Year 6 SATs. Rachael helped boost his confidence in his writing and gave great reading recommendations to support his love of reading too. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Rachael for anyone needing extra help or an extra push!"

Mrs M - West Yorkshire