KS1 & KS2 Maths and English
Tuition
Structured, supportive online lessons by qualified UK teachers — building the skills, confidence and curriculum knowledge every primary child needs.
Building Confidence and Core Skills
The primary years are essential for long-term academic success. Early reading, writing, spelling, number fluency and reasoning provide the foundation for everything children learn later in school.
For many children, this period also shapes their attitude to learning, their confidence in class, and how they behave during lessons. Skinat Tuition provides calm, engaging online lessons designed specifically for KS1 and KS2 learners.
Each session is personalised, curriculum-aligned and taught by a qualified UK teacher who understands how young children learn best.
Our Aim for Every Child
- Feel secure, motivated and capable in lessons
- Catch up where they've fallen behind
- Access more challenge when they're ready
- Receive clearer explanations than a busy classroom allows
- Build genuine, lasting understanding — not just test performance
What We Teach in KS1
Years 1–2 · Ages 5–7
At KS1, children need consistent practice, reassurance and teaching that builds confidence. Our sessions focus on developing strong foundations that will support all future learning.
KS1 English
We support early literacy through structured lessons in:
- Phonics and decoding
- Reading fluency
- Basic comprehension skills
- Sentence building
- Handwriting development
- Spelling patterns
- Introduction to grammar and punctuation
KS1 Maths
Our Maths support focuses on:
- Number recognition and early place value
- Counting fluently and accurately
- Addition and subtraction strategies
- Introduction to multiplication and division
- Simple word problems
- Shapes, patterns and measurement
What We Teach in KS2
Years 3–6 · Ages 7–11
KS2 is a significant stage, when children begin to work with more complex texts, longer calculations and deeper reasoning questions. Our lessons support children across all areas of the KS2 curriculum.
KS2 English
We help children strengthen:
- Reading comprehension skills
- Inference and deduction
- Vocabulary development
- Spelling rules and exceptions
- Grammar, punctuation and sentence control
- Creative and non-fiction writing
- Planning, editing and improving written work
KS2 Maths
Our KS2 Maths programme develops understanding in:
- Place value and larger numbers
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Time, measure, area and perimeter
- Statistics and data handling
- Word problems and multi-step reasoning
- Times tables fluency
How Our Lessons Run
Our KS1 and KS2 lessons are designed to be structured, predictable and supportive — so every child knows what to expect.
Review Previous Learning
We begin each session revisiting what was covered before, reinforcing knowledge and addressing any lingering gaps with care.
Clear Introduction to New Concepts
New ideas are introduced with clarity and patience, using step-by-step explanations and visual examples suited to the child's age.
Guided Examples with the Teacher
The teacher and child work through examples together, modelling the thinking process before independent practice begins.
Independent Questions at the Right Level
Children answer questions pitched at their ability — challenging enough to grow, not so hard they feel overwhelmed.
Immediate Feedback and Reassurance
Mistakes are treated as learning moments. Children receive warm, immediate feedback so they feel safe to try again.
Summary and Celebration
Every session ends with a clear summary of what was achieved — giving children a concrete sense of progress and growth.
Support That Meets Your Child Where They Are
Supporting Children Who Are Struggling
Some children find aspects of Maths or English particularly challenging — whether it's reading, handwriting, times tables, word problems or multi-step reasoning. Our teachers adapt lessons to meet their ability.
- Step-by-step explanations
- Repetition and consolidation
- Modelling and guided practice
- Reduced pressure through calm pacing
- Visual cues, diagrams and examples
- Breaking tasks into manageable steps
Matching School Topics and Classroom Expectations
Every child learns at a different pace, and classroom teaching can sometimes move too quickly — or too slowly — for some learners. We ensure our lessons stay aligned with school topics.
- Current units being taught in class
- Areas of difficulty identified by parents or teachers
- Revision of gaps in understanding
- Preparation for upcoming assessments
Supporting Confidence and Mindset
Confidence plays a huge role in primary learning. Many children avoid reading aloud or attempting tricky questions — not because they lack ability, but because they fear getting it wrong.
- Small, achievable steps
- Clear routines that reduce anxiety
- Calm, encouraging teaching
- Visual and verbal scaffolding
- Praise focused on effort and progress
Challenging Children Who Need Stretch
We also support high-achieving primary children who enjoy challenge or are working above age-related expectations. For these learners, we provide:
- Higher-level reasoning problems
- Advanced comprehension texts
- Creative and sophisticated writing tasks
- Deeper analysis and critical thinking
- Opportunities to explore topics beyond the classroom
This ensures they remain engaged, motivated and genuinely challenged.
Get StartedPreparing for SATs
While full SATs preparation is covered on our SATs page, our KS1 and KS2 tuition naturally supports SATs skills by teaching:
- Fluency with key number facts
- Strong comprehension and inference
- Clear reasoning skills
- Familiarity with question types
- Ability to show working clearly
- Confidence when tackling tricky questions
Year 6 children benefit from timed practice, mock questions and targeted revision.
SATs PreparationSupporting SEND and EAL Learners in Primary School
Many primary children benefit from additional support due to ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, working memory or processing needs, anxiety in learning, or English as an Additional Language.
Our teachers are trained in strategies such as:
- Visual supports and concrete examples
- Clear routines that reduce unpredictability
- Chunked instructions with one step at a time
- Scaffolding for writing and comprehension
- Modelling and repetition
- Reduced cognitive load
- Gentle, encouraging feedback
Lessons are calm, predictable and designed to reduce pressure.
SEND-Friendly TuitionParental Communication and Progress Tracking
Parents always know how their child is progressing. We provide clear, regular updates so you can feel informed and reassured throughout.
- Short written updates after each session
- Termly reports aligned with the curriculum
- Reviews of strengths and improvements
- Clear next steps communicated simply
- Opportunities for parents to ask questions at any time
This transparency helps families feel informed, involved and reassured throughout their child's tuition journey.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Start Your Child's Learning Journey
Book your free consultation and we will create a personalised learning plan tailored to your child's age, ability and school expectations.