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Lodestar Learning a tutoring service with a global reach, based in The Cotswolds, England.
We offer English Language and Literature tutoring at all levels as well as History, Politics and Business. As we grow we are hoping to offer more subjects and skill development areas. Please get in touch if you want to discuss other subjects. We will do all we can to find the right tutor for your family.
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Tuition supports pupils from upper primary through to sixth form, with particular experience in GCSE and IGCSE.
Sessions draw on over twenty years of extensive classroom and leadership experience, with a strong understanding of effective learning strategies, student engagement and progress pathways. CELTA trained and enhanced DBS checked.
Tuition focuses on individual strengths and gaps, with time to think, practise, and refine ideas in a way lessons often do not allow.
Each session follows a clear structure, beginning with a brief recap and moving towards focused learning and guided practice.
Teaching responds to the individual pupil, adjusting pace and approach to suit confidence, need, and current school work.
Tuition usually runs one to one, although we can cater for small groups. Just get in touch.
Usually initial sessions establish starting points through discussion, written work, and diagnostic tasks. Progress is then tracked through regular review of work, increasing challenge, and improved accuracy. Always feedback is clear, specific, and focused on next steps. Parents receive updates through informal feedback or scheduled check ins, depending on preference. We also offer a written half termly progress report if required, at an additional cost.
If independent work is set, it supports learning consolidation rather than adding unnecessary pressure. Guidance on how students can manage workload through prioritisation and realistic planning can be a component if needed.