Parallel Lines Education

17/09/2026

I'm so used to using PDA-friendly language when I'm tutoring all day and evening, that it's become my normal style of language with everyone, including the cat. 😆

12/09/2026

31/08/2026

What do you mean we have to get up early again?!
If you or your children are heading back to school or similar this week, hope it's a great one 😊

20/08/2026

🤩😍🙌🥳 These are the 4 emojis that have been used the most from parents and students today!

I'm so proud of every single one of my students - they have all made incredible progress, some going up 2 grades from their mocks!

If you're thinking about maths tuition for your child in Bradford or Leeds, or online, drop me a message to be added to the waiting list.
I specialise in tutoring autistic students and students with SEND too 😊

19/08/2026

"Did you pass?"
A reminder ahead of GCSE results day tomorrow that a grade 4 is a standard pass. That doesn't mean grades 1-3 are fails. A 'fail' (U) is less than grade 1.
Success is different for every learner. There are students who will be over the moon with a grade 1-3, so let's be mindful of that in the language we use on Thursday.
If someone can get the media on board too, even better 😆

I'm currently fully booked for after school tuition until June 2027 - if you think you might want a maths tutor for your child next year, please get in touch now to secure a place on the waiting list!

18/08/2026

Best of luck to this year's GCSE students on Thursday! Half of the tutee gang this year were year 11 students, so lots of results to come in! 🤞

16/07/2026

We don't do it for recognition, but when you receive such a thoughtful gift, it's good to know you're doing good in the world!

I was privileged to be the first person to engage G in education since he left mainstream 2 years ago. Over 9 months, I've watched the real him emerge and seen his parents finally be able to relax, knowing he's not just surviving, but thriving.

This is what tuition and alternative provision can do.
It's where evidence-based strategies, carefully thought out lessons and experience combine with warmth, humour, and authenticity. And when you get that combination right, the impact is huge.

Non-school is out for summer! I hope you and your families all have a great one! ☀️

(shared with permission with names initialised ❤️)

10/07/2026

I really really hope this was deliberate 😆

09/07/2026

"I wonder how many fish we could fit in this room...?"

These silly questions are such a great way to engage a student with a PDA profile and cover a bunch of skills and subject topics at the same time.

And I tell you what, making it sound like a random thought that has just popped into my mind with no planning, even though I just happened to have a tape measure in my bag...I can hear the Oscars calling 😆

It was 54,000 fish if you're interested. Not sure how we'd get them, how we'd get them in, and what the smell would be like in 30 degree heat, but yeah, 54,000.

05/07/2026

Me as a tutor: you MUST MUST MUST show your working.

Me as an examiner: WHY MUST YOU SHOW ALL YOUR WORKING, WHYYYYY???!