English at Swan Tutoring
What to expect… English classes based on the UK National Curriculum taught in a creative way! These lessons aid children with their writing skills, punctuation and grammar. Lessons are brought to life by linking topics to stories, real life situations, emotions and experiences as far as possible. Songs, short video clips and online games are also included to keep the lessons interactive and engaging!
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Ideal for... Children learning at a Key Stage 1 or 2 level. We offer 3 options; KS1 (years 1 & 2), Lower KS2 (years 3 & 4) and Upper KS2 (years 5 & 6).
Taught by Sinead
What to expect... English classes based on the UK National Curriculum for KS3. Students will explore a range of texts, including Shakespeare, 19th-century literature, modern texts, and poetry, while developing skills such as comprehension, summarising, analysing language, and responding to texts.
Writing tasks will include both creative and transactional writing, such as stories, letters, speeches, reports, reviews, and persuasive writing. Classes follow an “I do, we do, you do” approach, where new skills are modelled together before students practise independently.
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Ideal for... Students working at Year 7, 8, or 9 level who want to strengthen their English skills and stay aligned with the curriculum in preparation for potential future GCSE study. Suitable for students wanting to build confidence in reading, writing, and analysing texts.
Taught by Zara
What to expect… Each half term the class studies a chosen book, reading a few chapters independently each week, then exploring the themes and topics through discussion and creative activities in the lessons. Books from different genres are chosen to give children a well rounded knowledge of writing styles, language and authors. The class then reviews the book at the end of each half term, reflecting on their overall thoughts and feelings.
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Ideal for... Ages 7-11, children who can read Key Stage 2 level books independently or with minimal support. Perfect for keen readers, or as a way to help more hesitant readers build confidence and develop a love of reading.
Taught by Sinead
What to expect... These classes focus on improving core English skills, accuracy, and confidence in writing. Lessons include interactive practice with sentence structures, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and high-frequency words and homophones. Students will also be introduced to the differences between creative and transactional writing. Sessions are designed to strengthen English foundations and increase students' confidence in their writing.
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Ideal for... Students working at KS3 level in English, who would benefit from extra support in developing core spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills. Also useful for students who need regular practice to build confidence and accuracy, as well as those who find it challenging to organise their ideas clearly in writing.
Taught by Nichola
What to expect… Classes aimed at students working towards Entry Level, Level 1, or Level 2 qualifications, or for those looking to improve their practical, everyday English skills. Lessons focus on real-life applications of English, including reading, writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and communication, while helping students build confidence and independence in using English in daily life, work, and further education.
Ideal for… Students who would benefit from a more practical and accessible approach to English, particularly those who find traditional GCSE English challenging or overwhelming. These classes are well suited to learners looking to build confidence with reading, writing, and communication in a supportive, low-pressure environment, while gaining useful skills for everyday life, employment, and further education.
Taught by Nichola
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My son has been learning BSL with Josh now for a little while. He absolutely loves the lessons. Josh is very encouraging and engaging. My son looks forward to his lessons every week and this is very much down to the teaching and content. Can't thank you enough.
Betty
Josh is a fantastic teacher- my daughter is fully engaged in the lessons. Josh makes learning fun & my daughter is loving the lessons. I would highly recommend.
Charlene
Josh is very clear, informative and inclusive in his teaching. My daughter loves the class and looks forward to going through the lesson plan each week beforehand. Josh is very approachable, knowledgeable and we would 100% recommend him!
Jo
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