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All the training, support and resources you need to level up your tutoring skills and get more English work.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

The tutoring comfort zone is a great place to be – you\u2019ve got tried and tested resources at the ready, know set texts like the back of your hand, and have those 55 minutes down to a science.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re looking to pick up extra work, adding KS2 to your profile<\/a> (aka Years 3-6) is the way to go.<\/p>\n

Why you\u2019ll love tutoring KS2<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll get more work opportunities<\/strong> – we\u2019re seeing lots of increased demand from parents wanting English tutors for their 7-11 year olds, so by adding KS2 to your profile you\u2019ll be raking in loads more work<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not exam focussed<\/strong> – with no pressure on GCSE or A-Level results, your teaching will be more focussed on ways of thinking and interpreting, rather than how your student will measure up against mark schemes<\/p>\n

There\u2019s room for creativity<\/strong> – because of the age of your students, and the nature of the curriculum being less structured and results focused, you\u2019ll have the freedom to get creative (and even a little silly) in your tutorials<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll gain new skills<\/strong> – from finding new ways to articulate points, patience, and engagement, you\u2019ll add many new skills to your repertoire that will serve you well in your non-KS2 lessons (and beyond just tutoring)<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to go ahead and assume our list has convinced you to add KS2 to your profile – so the next step is to get prepared for that first session. And don\u2019t worry; we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n

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Training<\/h3>\n

A great way to feel prepared for taking on younger students is by doing our training module on tutoring KS2 English<\/a>. It was made based on feedback from tutors, and only takes 20 minutes to complete. It covers:<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f A curriculum guide<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f\u00a0 An overview of what KS2 pupils are expected to know in each year group<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f\u00a0<\/strong>Activities and ideas to fit government curriculum requirements<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f\u00a0 Tips on keeping KS2 students engaged<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f\u00a0 Lesson activity ideas<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f\u00a0 A mock lesson<\/p>\n

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Resources<\/h3>\n

Those GCSE and A-Level resources won\u2019t be coming in handy for your new pupils, so we\u2019ve pulled together our favourite KS2 ones to help you get started:<\/p>\n

BBC Bitesize<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Types of text<\/a> – for encouraging your students to try writing in different styles, from newspaper articles, science fiction stories, and different types of poems<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Grammar, punctuation and spelling<\/a> – for teaching some of the more technical skills at younger levels, with videos and activities covering the spelling of different sounds, prefixes and suffixes, and punctuation<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Reading and writing<\/a> – for skills like using alliteration and onomatopoeia in language, and creative writing<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Specific texts<\/a> – for resources for commonly studied KS2 texts from Michael Morpurgo to Shakespeare<\/p>\n

Teachit<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Reading comprehension activities<\/a> – for engaging lesson activities, like Lewis Hamilton\u2019s biography or Michael Morpurgo\u2019s texts<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Reading<\/a> – for fun games like snakes and ladders for word-level reading skills<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Phonics<\/a> – for games, activities and worksheets to help with letters and sounds<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Spoken language<\/a> – for drama or debate related activities<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Poetry<\/a> – for helping younger pupils develop their understanding of poetry principles and activities to help them write their own<\/p>\n

Twinkl*<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Reading resources<\/a> – for comprehensions, vocabulary guides and discussion content<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Writing resources<\/a> – for planning writing practice sessions (our favourite is the Hogwarts Owl Postal Service activity!)<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Activities for supporting technical skills like phonics<\/a>, listening<\/a>, and handwriting<\/a><\/p>\n

*Twinkl are US based, so some content won\u2019t be relevant for the UK curriculum<\/em><\/p>\n

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Support<\/h3>\n

Finally, remember you\u2019re part of a huge community of tutors who are often happy to share tips, advice, or resources of their own.<\/p>\n

English tutor Olivia has shared her tips for keeping KS2 English students engaged<\/a> over on our Instagram, and our Tutor Facebook Forum<\/a> is the perfect place for you to find loads of other people in the same boat to ask advice or bounce ideas off.<\/p>\n

We hope you feel ready to add KS2 English to your profile<\/a> – and remember you can always get in touch with us if you have any more questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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