The primary school years lay the groundwork for everything that follows. In Portadown, our tutors work with children from Reception through to Year 6, supporting reading, writing, and maths at a pace that suits each child. Whether your child needs help catching up, wants to stay on track, or is ready to be stretched, we match them with a tutor who understands where they are and where they need to get to.
The Northern Ireland Curriculum
Primary schools in Portadown follow the Northern Ireland Curriculum, which has its own structure and assessment approach. Our tutors understand the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 requirements, and can support children working towards Cross-Curricular Skills targets in communication, using mathematics, and using ICT.
Maths Confidence
Many children in Portadown develop maths anxiety early, often because they've missed a key concept and everything built on top of it feels shaky. Our tutors identify exactly where the gaps are — whether that's place value, times tables, fractions, or word problems — and work through them systematically until confidence returns.
Building Good Study Habits Early
Primary-aged children in Portadown benefit from learning how to organise their work, review their mistakes, and practise independently — skills that pay dividends throughout secondary school and beyond. Our tutors introduce these habits gently, making them a natural part of each session.
If you're noticing your child in Portadown falling behind or losing confidence in reading, writing, or maths, a tutor can help get things back on track before the gap widens. Reach out to us to arrange an initial session.