Subjects taught
All tutorial lessons are meticulously designed to facilitate progress and ensure success in learning. I take pride in delivering engaging and enjoyable teaching sessions that foster a positive learning experience for all pupils, whatever their starting point or need.
English
English lessons can be tailored to cover writing, spelling, grammar and or reading from Early Years to Year 6. Teaching is carefully planned to be engaging and meaningful to help all pupils succeed and enjoy lessons.
Maths
Maths from Reception to Year 6 can be covered. Both mathematical concepts and reasoning are covered to ensure a greater understanding. Teaching is interactive and uses a range of resources to support learning.
Phonics
The systematic teaching of phonics is crucial to the early stages of reading and writing. Using careful assessment allows me to know when a child is ready to move on and to close any gaps in learning.
11+
11+ tuition starts in Year 5. Lessons cover Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning (GL Assessment) for SWGS, plus Non-verbal Reasoning for BWS. Practise exam sessions are available.
Science
Science is a core subject in the Primary Curriculum. Lessons cover both scientific knowledge and scientific enquiry skills, taught principally through practical activities.
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About Me
Katharine Higham
I am an experienced primary teacher with over 20 years of teaching in schools, including leadership roles, and
recently achieved a National Professional Qualification in Lead Teaching. I have taught pupils with a wide range of needs, including pupils with SEND, and can extend Able, Gifted and Talented pupils. My DBS, safeguarding and first aid training are all current.
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I am a graduate of Oxford University (BA Hons Biological Sciences) and before my teaching career, worked as a research scientist for AstraZeneca.
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I live in Salisbury with my husband, 2 children (now at university) and 2 cats! Both of my children went to South Wilts Grammar School.
Tutoring sessions
1:1
One hour of face-to-face lessons, working on specific areas of learning. 1:1 allows the content and pace to be tailored to the individual pupil. Sessions are mainly held at my home although there is some flexibilty with this.
£40 per hour
Small Groups
One hour of face-to-face tuition working in a small group of no more than 4. Pupils are closely matched by age and area of learning. All sessions are held at my home.
£25 per hour
Online
One hour lessons working 1:1 online to fit in flexibly with your commitments. Learning is tailored to meet your child's specifc needs.
£40 per hour
Testimonals
"We wanted to say how very impressed we are with your tutoring and how pleased we are with x's progress."
"Thank you for your wonderful tutoring. I'm enjoying it a lot!"
"Thank you so much for your patience, you are a marvellous help."
"We have all seen such a HUGE improvement and she's so happy with you. I can not thank you enough."
"Thank you so much for all your hard work with x. He has had so much fun and made some amazing progress"
