The primary school years lay the groundwork for everything that follows. In Thornbury, 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.
KS1 and KS2 Support
Our primary tutors in Thornbury follow the national curriculum closely. For KS1 children (Years 1–2), we focus on phonics, early reading, number bonds, and basic arithmetic. For KS2 (Years 3–6), sessions cover the more demanding expectations around reading comprehension, written grammar, fractions, and problem-solving. Everything we do links back to what your child is learning in the classroom.
Reading and Writing
Strong literacy is the foundation for success in every other subject. Our tutors in Thornbury work on reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, grammar, and written composition — tailored to where your child is right now. For reluctant readers, we use high-interest texts to build motivation alongside skill.
Building Good Study Habits Early
Primary-aged children in Thornbury 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.
Maths Confidence
Many children in Thornbury 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.
Our primary school tutors in Thornbury are experienced with this age group and know how to keep sessions productive without losing a child's attention. Most families start with one session a week. Contact us to discuss what your child needs.