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Homework Buddy (private tutoring) for parents, grandparents and carers

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mcem Wed 01-Nov-17 09:40:21

I'd be very wary about accepting this kind of support from someone demonstrating rather dodgy grammar.
I agree with others that, if HW can't be reasonably tackled by the child ( with some adult support) then the HW is inappropriate and should be discussed with class teacher.

NotTooOld Wed 01-Nov-17 09:26:08

Certainly sounds like it. Personally, I''m fed up with schools expecting kids to undertake 'projects' in the holidays which frequently involve not only parents' time but also parents' money. Let the kids and the parents have a break, I say, and just enjoy each others company.

eazybee Wed 01-Nov-17 09:26:07

Primary school children should be able to do their homework without the support of parents and tutors. If they genuinely need support, that is, they are unable repeatedly to do their HW even though they have listened to instructions, contact the teacher in the first instance, and use local tutors chosen from personal recommendations. Do not sign up to any commercial schemes, because they are extremely expensive and tie parents into contracts; in some cases they are promoted by the schools because they receive a cash payment for doing so.

Nelliemoser Wed 01-Nov-17 09:03:45

Is this an advertisement for somones tutoring services?

bev12345 Wed 01-Nov-17 08:23:24

As a primary school teacher, parents, grandparents and child minders all remark how difficult it is to support children with their homework. If a private tutor was to offer tutoring support to carers as well as children, tutoring in way that cut through jargon and simplified things, what would you be prepared to pay? What would your expectations be and would this be something you would take up? Look forward to reading your comments. Thank you!