Every parent wants their child to have the brightest and most successful future. Tutoring is something that many consider to get their child caught up or ahead. It offers additional practice and is usually on a one to one or group basis to ensure that they receive a high level of support. Research shows that having as little as 10 hours of tuition can dramatically improve a child’s grades. In the study, 72% saw a one or two grade improvement, moving from a C to an A. Below are some more reasons as to why parents invest so heavily on private tuition.
Upcoming Exams
Exams are a way to objectively assess intelligence and are sat at the end of school. Whether they are entrance exams, GCSEs, or A Levels, they are no less scary and gruelling. Children must put in the practice if they want to do well and that means taking time to actually revise. This can be a struggle for children as they may procrastinate or struggle with school anyway. A tutor can make sure that revision is complete and work through the areas that they find difficult.
Special Educational Needs
As tutors cater to small groups, they can meet the needs of those with learning disabilities and special educational needs. They can revisit topics as many times as needed and, in many cases, are trained at breaking down information to send students.
Time
As a parent, time’s not usually on your side and a tutor can make sure that your child gets the right attention where their education is concerned.
Confidence
Children that struggle at school also tend to have low confidence which inadvertently puts them at a disadvantage and creates a cycle. As tutoring is usually on a one-to-one basis, children have the opportunity to air their concerns and struggles and can work on them in a safe environment. As they improve, their confidence will slowly grow and they will start engaging more in class.
High Achievers
Lastly, we have the child genius. Parents of high achievers can tend to feel that their child is not being challenged enough to reach their full potential and look for tuition as an alternative.