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Welcome to Positive Primary Kids - KS2 Tutor

Hi, my name is Gemma and I’m an experienced KS2 tutor providing services including individual and group tuition, in-person and online, for primary school children in years 3 to 6. I offer tuition in maths, English and 11+ exam preparation.

On this site, you will also find a growing collection of information and resources to help parents like you support your child’s learning at home.

Primary Tuition

Professional, confidence-boosting tuition from a qualified teacher and tailored to your child’s unique needs and goals.

Subjects include:

  • Maths
  • English
  • 11 Plus Exam Preparation
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Support for Parents

Resources to help you support learning and emotional development at home with confidence.

Topics include:

  • Understanding the primary curriculum and how children learn
  • Educational resources, ideas & activities to support learning
  • Wellbeing resources, ideas & activities to support emotional skills
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Single-digit addition game – Mental addition sprint printable

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Supporting children's learning... wherever they are!

In-Person

Face-to-face individual and group tutoring in my new garden classroom in Wimborne, Dorset 

 

Anywhere in the world!

Convenient, engaging online 1-to-1 tutoring for your child – wherever you are!

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Are you starting your child's 11+ prep journey?

Get instant access to your free 11 plus preparation guide and roadmap

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15 pages of step-by-step guidance, checklists, timelines and plans to take you all the way from choosing a suitable school right up to exam day

Testimonials

"I have had the pleasure of working previously with Gemma. She is a fantastic teacher with an incredible sense of focus and organisation. She has a good understanding of the curriculum throughout the primary age-range and can use this to adapt to the needs of the children under her tuition. It is clear how creativity as well as encouragement impacts on her teaching strategies and with this in mind, the children are inspired and motivated to learn under her guidance."

Odette (former colleague)

"Gemma is an incredibly creative practitioner. Her teaching is tailored to each child, and the relationships she fosters with young people allows them to progress at the highest of rates. Teaching is much more than just a job for Gemma; she derives so much joy from watching them blossom and reach their full potential."

Sophi (former colleague)

"As a teacher Gemma is very skilled at connecting with pupils on a 1:1 basis and identifying and providing for their individual learning needs very well."

Michael - Head Teacher (former colleague)

"Gemma has been working with my son for nearly a year and we have found her excellent. My son really enjoys his hour with her and he is making excellent progress in his confidence and ability. I would definitely recommend her."

Jenefer

"Gemma has been working with our 10YO ahead of her 11 plus. Our daughter struggles with holding her attention on tasks and is a little dyspraxic. This detracts from her innate intelligence when learning in a traditional sense. Gemma has devised innovative, interesting and often novel ways to engage her in learning the more difficult subject areas, and irrespective of outcome at the 11+ I'm confident that we chose the best way to maximize her potential."

Jon 

"Dear Gemma,

We have just received some amazing post this morning. P has passed the required standard. The overall required standard for BSG was 299 & for Parkstone was 277. P's standardised score was 309 (English 101, Maths 104, Verbal 104). P is really proud of herself and has a big smile. We all say a very big thank you for all the help & support you have given P over the past year.

Many thanks again."

Ayleen

Our daughter loves her lessons with Gemma and we have certainly noticed her progression.

Ian

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