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What really makes a font easy on the eye?

Our blog guest this week Bríd Ní Chatháin has not only done the research, she has created the font that is ideal for both adults and...

Group tutoring or one‐to‐one lessons? Which is best?

It’s a hot topic amongst tutors and opinion is divided. So here’s my personal experience of both one‐to‐one and small group tutoring that...

5 top tips for private literacy tutors to enhance reading comprehension

5 practical and effective ways to support reading comprehension for teachers, parents and private tutors

Is handwriting falling off a cliff with the use of laptops and tablets?

I remember being asked by one parent why we bother to teach handwriting. His point being: won't we all be using laptops and computers at...

6 ways for private tutors to spot reading and spelling challenges in young learners: part 2

How can you spot literacy difficulties in those children who have started school and are having their first reading and writing lessons?...

5 ways for tutors to spot reading and spelling challenges in young learners: part 1

As a parent, teacher or private tutor, how can you spot literacy difficulties in those children who have started school and are having...

6 ways to support reading and spelling at home, at school or as a private tutor

6 ways to support reading and spelling at home and at school for learners who have literacy challenges