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27/08/2026

Starting the School Year- our helpful guides for you.

No matter what age your child is, the start of a school year brings its own challenges, and how we support them looks different at each stage.

For primary age children, it is the small things: building independence, practising the school journey, and knowing it is safe to make mistakes. Effort over perfection, every day.

For secondary age children, the focus shifts to checking in on how they are feeling, healthy habits around phones and sleep, and gradually handing over independence.

We have put together a few things we think about as a starting point.

Our Primary School Ready and Secondary School Ready guides are free to download, links in comments/bio.

13/08/2026

🎓 A-Level Results Day is here!

To every student collecting results today: however this morning goes, take a moment to be proud of yourselves. Today is just one step on a much longer journey, whether that's celebrating brilliant grades, navigating Clearing, or exploring a different path altogether. There are always options ahead.

Good luck to all our students and families today, we're so proud of you! 💛

As we head into September, our team is here if you'd like to chat about next steps or tutoring support for the new term.

28/06/2026

📖 Developing Your Child's Reading at Home, our free guide for families

Reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children, and it doesn't take a formal programme, expensive resources or hours of structured time. It takes intention, consistency, and a home where books are visible, valued and talked about.

Written by our team of reading experts, this practical guide for families of primary-age children covers:

✨ Making books part of everyday life ✨ Building a reading habit that actually sticks ✨ Choosing the right books, and supporting reluctant readers ✨ 10 questions to spark a real conversation about any book

Whether your little one is just beginning to decode words or heading towards secondary school, there's something here for you.

👉 Download it free here: https://elitetutorssussex.com/product/developing-your-childs-reading-at-home/

Elite Tutors' free guide to nurturing young readers at home: everyday habits, choosing the right books, and 10 questions to spark a love of reading.

04/06/2026

📚 Is your child finding reading a challenge?

On Monday 15th June at 7:30pm, we are hosting a free online session for parents and carers, led by our dyslexia assessor and reading expert Rachael W, and hosted by me.

In this session you will learn simple strategies you can use at home, multi-sensory techniques that really work, and ways to help your child feel more confident and independent with reading.

Whether your child is at primary or secondary school and is finding literacy tricky, this session is for you.
It is completely free. All you need to do is book your seat.
👉 https://elitetutorssussex.com/product/help-your-child-learn-to-read/
See you there 💛
Kae

Transform your understanding with our free reading session run by experts in the field. Begin your journey to understanding today! 🌟

11/05/2026

One of the most powerful things we can do for a child is help them fall in love with reading.📚

Not for the grades, although that matters too. But for the quieter things. The curiosity. The confidence. The ability to sit with a story and lose themselves in it completely.

I have been thinking about this a lot lately, and I wrote a new article exploring what the future of reading might look like, why there is a real difference between listening to a book and reading one, and some simple things families can do to protect that reading habit at home.

I hope it is a useful and reassuring read, wherever you and your child are with books right now.

Link in the comments. And as always, if you would like to talk about your child's reading or literacy support, we are here.

22/03/2026

We've just published something we're really proud of 📖

Our free Understanding Dyslexia parent guide is now available, written by our specialist teachers for parents and carers who are looking for clear, calm, honest answers.

Inside the guide:

✔ What dyslexia really is (and what it is not)
✔ The early signs parents often spot before school does
✔ Why confidence is affected before attainment
✔ What genuinely helps learners with dyslexia
✔ How to decide whether specialist support is right for your child

Written in plain English. Without jargon. Without pressure.

Download your free copy here: https://elitetutorssussex.com/product/understanding-dyslexia-a-parent-guide/

Transform your understanding with our free dyslexia session run by experts in the field. Begin your journey to understanding today! 🌟

22/02/2026

Does something feel "not quite right" with your child's learning? 💙
Many parents sense it long before dyslexia is ever mentioned by a school.

Maybe your child avoids reading, gets upset over written work, or shows frustration that feels out of proportion.

Perhaps they can explain ideas brilliantly out loud, but struggle to get them down on paper.

These signs are not about failure. They are often early indicators of dyslexia.

The sooner those concerns are understood, the easier it is to protect their confidence, and their love of learning. ✨

We'd love to help. Join us on Wednesday 18th March at 7:30pm for a free dyslexia talk with our team of qualified dyslexia experts.

👉 Book your free space here: [https://elitetutorssussex.com/product/free-dyslexia-talk/]

08/02/2026

Did you know that students who read from paper score significantly higher on comprehension tests than those reading the same material on screens? 📚

A meta-analysis of 49 studies confirms it: physical books are better for learning.

But here's what really matters for schools...

When students can't access text at their age level:

❌ They disengage in History
❌ They struggle in Science exams
❌ They fall behind in Maths
❌ Behavioural issues follow (not defiance—self-protection)

Reading ability is the strongest predictor of academic success across ALL subjects. It also predicts life outcomes: employment, earnings, and future opportunities.

Yet many students reach secondary school without the stamina for GCSE texts. They've grown up on TikTok and Instagram—rapid, visual, over in seconds. Then we hand them Shakespeare and wonder why they switch off.

The gap isn't just academic. It's emotional.

Imagine stumbling over words in front of your peers, year after year. Shame becomes avoidance. Avoidance becomes defiance.

School leaders prioritising sustained reading with physical books report:

✅ Improved Progress 8 scores
✅ Reduced disruption
✅ Better post-16 progression

For students significantly behind, one-to-one intervention provides the privacy to rebuild both skills and confidence.

Reading shapes everything. When we improve literacy, we improve outcomes across every measure.

Addressing literacy isn't an add-on to school improvement—it's the foundation. 💡

23/11/2025

✨ BIG Announcement! ✨

Our Christmas Packages are officially LIVE! 🎄💫
For a limited time, we’re offering discounted tutoring lessons over the holidays — perfect for keeping learning on track during the festive season (and giving parents a little breather!).

Spaces always go quickly, so if you’d like to grab a package or find out more, just drop us a message.
Let’s make this holiday season GREAT🎁📚
Check them out here:

Explore Christmas Tutor Packages with Elite Tutors Sussex. Give your child a head start in learning this festive season.

19/11/2025