Ms Heron - English Tutoring

02/09/2026

Happy to help … and Parker has done the hard work of hiding 300 books around Swindon for children to find 📚📖

24/08/2026

It’s that time of year again…

I’m looking forward to welcoming back my year 11s on 9th Sept where we will be resuming our work on both literature and language.

On that day, I will also be meeting my Year 10 group, many of whom attended my Year 9 ‘Ready, Set, GCSE’ course.

If you’re a parent of a GCSE student, and you’re thinking about getting them some extra help and a boost of confidence, please consider that sooner is better than later! It’s never too early to start. Particularly if they are in Year 11 this year!

I am afraid my Year 10 group is at capacity so I won’t be taking on new students at the moment for Year 10s starting their courses.

See you in September!

(this isn’t actually my cat! It’s my parents’)

20/08/2026

Good luck to all those receiving their results today 🍀

I’ve said this before but never believed it more… while it’s amazing if hard work is rewarded by the grades, exam results do not define you. They do not determine your future success either. 🍀

13/08/2026

Best of luck to those getting their A Level results 🍀

05/08/2026

This is not conducive to efficient work!

Meet Memphis, my 18 mth old rescue cat. He doesn’t really bother with cuddles and being close to us… unless in the office. Then he’ll sit on keyboards, trying his best to be the next poet laureate but only, typically, managing multiple yyyyyyyyys or tttttttts. Very avant-guarde!

Does anyone else have pets who like to join them while working? I’d love to see some photos! 🐾

28/07/2026

Hi, I've had a few new followers so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Sam, although students so still call me Ms Heron! I taught English in schools in Wiltshire since 2007 (yikes!) and officially left the school setting in 2023. I taught Key stage 3, 4 and 5 and was a GCSE examiner for English Literature. Since leaving school, I tutor solely KS4, preparing students for both Literature and Language GCSEs.

Tutoring provides me with the best balance of teaching amazing students who provide wonderful insights into texts along with continuing to teach the books that I love. Having said that, roll on some reform in Education - I'm looking forward to a shake up of the English curriculum (and hopefully some undoing of the 2015 reforms!).

In September, I'm looking forward to welcoming back my Year 11s and saying 'hello' to my new Year 10 group.

My Year 10 group is full for 2026-28 but do get in touch if you'd like to go on the waiting list. I do have space in my Year 11 group but anticipate that changing by Christmas, so if you are thinking about getting some help for your Year 11 child, don't leave it too late!

16/07/2026

And that's a wrap on academic year 2025-26!

We ended with my Year 10s (soon to be 11s!) creating their own An Inspector Calls revision board game. We were a couple of members down so I've saved their game to revisit when we have the full group (and can test how much they can recall!).

14/07/2026

Well done Parker.

We love being part of your mission to spread the joy of reading!

Thank you! 📚📖📕📘📗📙📒

⭐⭐🎉 EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉⭐⭐

Some of you may remember two years ago (thanks to the generosity of local businesses) myself and Parker hid over 250 free books on the streets and in the parks around Swindon!

It was a huge success! Parker made it into the local paper and into the top 4 of the BBC Wiltshire Young Hero awards!! It was an incredible summer and most importantly 250 free books made it into the hands of children ❤️

Encouraging reading and making books as accessible as possible to the entire community is our ultimate aim so I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that we are re-launching our campaign again this summer!!

We have been blown away by the response of some incredible local businesses and enterprises in our community who have chosen to support us again!

Massive thanks need to go to them for being local super heroes!! They already provide fantastic services in our community, but are keen to spread the joy of reading and make a positive difference even further to our children this summer.

Those wonderful businesses are.......

Let's Create Art Club
Swindon Story Shed
Huntly World
Sunflowers Childminding
Ninety six
BeAdvised Mortgage Solutions
Ms Heron - English Tutoring

Big thanks to Judee Tree Art also who has contributed to the cost of ink, paper and bags! It all adds up to rather a lot so this was really appreciated!

Also thanks to Rachel at Sew Hanson who has donated some kindness hearts to be included in some of the packages which is such a lovely way to kick off the campaign ❤️

So....... incredibly, thanks to our amazing sponsors we have raised £320 so we will be hiding atleast 320 books this summer 🎉 320 books!!! Wow!!

If any local families would like to get involved and hide some books please reach out! It's good fun, especially when you get to witness an excited child finding a book ☺️

I will be posting in my group Found it with Parkers Books where I will be hiding the books AND where you can post your finds and where you plan to hide your book next (unless you really love it then feel free to keep it ❤️)

Again please show your support for all these local businesses that genuinely make Swindon a better place and without their support none of this would be possible!

Thank you 🥰
Kerry & Parker

10/07/2026

I've got one more week left with my Year 10s but as one is missing it due to attending an Awards evening at school (well done, A! ⭐), I gave them their summer revision pack. This is a light touch suggestion of activities to keep their brains ticking over summer (and chip away at their revision ready for Yr11).

I'll be following it up with a video for support over the summer on the parents' Whatsapp group.

See you next week for our final Year 10 session!

24/06/2026

☀️ Hot weather update ☀️

I have secured an air-conditioned room for the sessions this evening - therefore, they are still running (and should be nice an cool).

Do bring a water bottle! Parents - don't be too jealous of our cool room!