By Margo Fourman
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When you hire a dyslexia tutor, it’s likely because you feel you need help with reading and spelling and other learning challenges. And you’re expecting that your tutor would not just understand how different brains work. You likely want them to understand how your brain (or that of your child) works. Our dyslexia specialists don’t teach content: they support the whole person by combining insight into neurodevelopment (and tools to address it) with practical, individualised learning strategies.
Understanding the Underlying Challenges
A key part of what we do is uncovering what’s really getting in the way of learning. Through our neurodevelopmental programme, we assess and work with the systems of the brain that support, among other things:
These areas are not just “nice to know” — they directly affect how a person learns. By supporting them through carefully designed neurodevelopmental activities, we can alleviate some of the barriers that make learning harder.
By Margo Fourman
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Building a Neurodevelopmental Foundation
Our philosophy is that tutoring begins not with textbooks, but with the mind-body systems that support learning. Inspired by the work of Judith Bluestone, we design a tailored neurodevelopmental programme:
- We start with a thorough, compassionate assessment of strengths, sensory needs, and organizational patterns.
- From there, we guide each client through an individually tailored program of exercises — often playful and movement-based — that support the maturation of systems linked to reading, writing, math, attention and coordination.
- As the brain’s networks become more efficient (thanks to neuroplasticity), many neurodevelopmental barriers are minimized — and in our experience, this lessens the need for “constant tutoring.”
Meeting Professional Standards: PASSHE & BDA
Quality matters. Our tutors are guided by rigorous professional standards:
- PASSHE promotes a highly professional approach to specialist study skills tutoring, rooted in core principles like metacognition, multisensory teaching, and motivation.
- Our specialist tutors are accredited through the British Dyslexia Association (BDA). The BDA’s Accredited Tutor Status (ATS) ensures that tutors have formal training and adhere to ethical standards. According to the BDA, a quality tutor should be able to interpret diagnostic assessments and adapt their teaching accordingly.
By aligning with these standards, we ensure our dyslexia tutors are not just “good tutors” but specialists.
Supporting Sensory and Emotional Needs
A dyslexia tutor doesn’t only support cognition — they also help with the sensory and emotional side of learning:
- We recognise that sensory challenges (e.g., noise sensitivity or visual overload) can make learning more exhausting.
- Our neurodevelopmental exercises often include calming, sensory-aware activities that help regulate attention and reduce fatigue.
- We also support self-esteem: by helping students understand their profile and strengths, they develop resilience and self-compassion.
Take the Next Step
Learning with dyslexia doesn’t mean “less learning.” With the right approach, it can mean different learning — and deeply meaningful growth. If you’d like to explore whether a dyslexia tutor could support your child (or yourself), book a consultation with us today. We provide a compassionate, trustworthy space to talk about learning challenges, strengths, and long-term goals.
Let’s uncover strengths, ease barriers, and build a foundation for lifelong learning.
Let’s uncover strengths, ease barriers, and build a foundation for lifelong learning.
