English support built around how your child actually learns.
I help children learning English as an additional language find their confidence, especially those who also have a special educational need. Lessons are patient, structured, and built around your child, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Teaching that starts with the learner, not the syllabus.
I'm Sophie. I work with children and young people who are learning English as an additional language, and many of the families I support also have a child with a special educational need.
I've seen how much that combination matters. A child juggling a new language alongside something like dyslexia or ADHD needs more than a slower version of the usual curriculum. They need lessons shaped around how they actually take in information, communicate, and build confidence, right from our very first session together.
Every child I teach gets a plan built around them: their starting point, what they're interested in, and the kind of support that genuinely helps.
MPsych Advanced Psychology
A postgraduate background in how people learn and develop, which shapes the way I plan every lesson.
Level 5 TEFL
An advanced qualification in teaching English, well beyond the standard entry-level course.
SEN expertise
Real, hands-on experience supporting children with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other processing differences.
Scaffolded, not standardised.
In language teaching, "scaffolding" means giving just the right amount of support at each stage, then gently taking it away as confidence grows. It's how I plan every step we take together.
Understand the learner
We start by getting to know each other: your child's English level, their learning needs, and what's worked well (or not so well) before.
Build the plan
A tailored programme that brings together EAL teaching with SEN-informed strategies: visual supports, structured routines, and input paced just right.
Teach & adjust
Regular one-to-one sessions that I keep reviewing and adapting as your child grows and changes.
Build independence
As fluency and confidence grow, I gently reduce the support. The goal is always to build real, lasting skill.
Support for where your child is right now.
Every package is one-to-one and built around your child, not a fixed curriculum that everyone follows.
EAL foundations
We start with the basics of spoken and written English, building vocabulary and confidence step by step.
EAL with SEN support
For children managing a new language alongside something like dyslexia, ADHD, or autism. This is where I spend most of my time, and it's what I love most.
School & exam support
Help keeping up with the curriculum, feeling confident in the classroom, and preparing for exams in English.
"Sophie understood my son's needs in a way no one else had. He finally feels like English is something he can do, not just something he struggles with."Parent of a Year 5 student
Let's talk about what your child needs.
A first chat is free and there's no pressure. I just want to understand your child and see if I'm the right fit for them.
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