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Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects how a person understands and works with numbers. Children may struggle with number sense, basic calculations, or remembering maths facts, even with practice.
If your child finds maths unusually challenging compared to other areas, experiences anxiety around maths, or struggles with basic concepts, specialist support can help clarify their needs.
No, a formal diagnosis is not required. Many children benefit from support based on their individual learning profile, even without a diagnosis. If needed, I can guide you on next steps or signpost you to assessment options.
Specialist dyscalculia tutoring focuses on how a child learns, not just what they learn. Sessions are personalised, structured, and often use visual, practical, and multi-sensory approaches to make maths more accessible. The goal is to build understanding, not just correct answers.
Yes. Many of the children I support experience maths anxiety. Sessions are calm, supportive, and designed to reduce pressure. As confidence grows, anxiety often decreases, allowing children to engage more positively with learning.
I primarily support children working at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 level, including older learners who may need to revisit foundational maths skills.
Every child is different, but many begin to show increased confidence within the first few sessions. Meaningful progress builds over time through consistent, tailored support.
The first 2–3 sessions are used to:
This ensures future sessions are fully tailored and impactful.
I take guidance from the curriculum where helpful, but sessions focus primarily on closing gaps, building understanding, and supporting your child at their level, rather than strictly following school pacing.
Yes. I have experience supporting children with a range of additional needs, including anxiety, executive functioning difficulties, and other specific learning differences. Sessions are adapted to suit each child individually.
Yes, I support both children attending school and those who are home-educated, tailoring sessions to suit their learning environment and goals.
I use a personalised, child-centred approach that may include:
This helps children build understanding in a way that works for them.
Sessions are delivered face-to-face in Patcham, Brighton, in a calm and supportive learning space.
This is very common. Sessions are designed to rebuild trust in learning, starting at a level where your child can experience success. Over time, this helps shift mindset from “I can’t” to “I’m starting to understand.”
Simply get in touch via the website to arrange an initial conversation. From there, we can discuss your child’s needs and arrange the first sessions.