Tuition Sessions

The Tuition Course

Different tutors use various educational philosophies and techniques. One of the main advantages of private instruction is that the tutor can adapt his or her approach to each student's requirements in a way that is impossible in a classroom setting with bigger groups of students. Private instruction has no predetermined format or course materials. Every student is unique, so the tutor and pupil must determine the best strategy together. Before beginning, background information is provided, and the tutor will ask for any extra information required.

Please make sure that the student's tuition can be held in a quiet setting that encourages focus on the assigned material. Exercise books and textbooks are typically the client's duty to provide should the student benefit from these. Usually, a workbook and pen/pencil are sufficient and for those undertaking Maths tuition, a calculator will be beneficial. A laptop/computer is also advisable, in order to access the lesson.

Tuition normally consists of 45-minute to 50-minute sessions. Shorter or longer sessions are available but must be agreed upon in advance between the client and Tutor, as prices for these may vary.

At the start, it can be difficult to determine how much tuition a student requires. HBarker Tutoring makes an effort to be as flexible as possible because finding the ideal balance for you or your child is crucial. Some parents choose to enhance their children's education year-round with private instruction. Others might only need a few sessions as a refresher and confidence booster before a test. Although all parents and students would like to think that private instruction is a fast fix, this is not the case. Building confidence and trust with a student can take some time, also a guaranteed passing mark on an upcoming test/exam cannot be guaranteed.
Sometimes a tutor's style of instruction or personality may not be suitable for the particular pupil. If this is the situation, kindly get in touch with us right away, and we'll try to make the necessary changes as soon as possible.

Online Tuition

Online tuition or Live Remote Tuition is when the tutor tutors a student where the tutor and student are not in the same location as the tutor using the Internet. Tutor and student using a combination of e-mail, Internet Chat via Microsoft Teams and our/or a webcam which enables them to see and hear one another, as well as use an interactive whiteboard. It is up to the student and tutor to decide which media or combinations of media best suits their preferences and achieves the student’s goals. All online tuition is paid in advance. When a client wishes to book more sessions, they are to contact HBarker Tutors and pay for more weekly sessions.

Need to Reschedule?

Should any lesson have to be rescheduled then this can be discussed between the Tutor and the client. The Tutor will provide three rescheduled dates and times as an option for you to choose from. Please notify the Tutor which session you would like and the Tutor can then book this for you. If none of these lesson dates and times is suitable then the lesson will be cancelled and a part-refund be returned to you.

Attendance and Holidays

ATTENDANCE
The minimum charge for the attendance of a Tutor at a session is your hourly rate of charge for that Tutor. Please note that there can be considerable preparation involved before each session of tuition therefore missed sessions still cost the Tutor time. It is vital that students attend their sessions to get the most out of their tutoring.

ILLNESS & HOLIDAYS
Please contact the Tutor directly, especially during the usual holiday periods, giving a minimum of 24 hours notice (except in unforeseeable situations).

If your child is unwell and unable to attend the lesson, please get in touch with the tutor as soon as possible so that your lesson can be rescheduled.

Please notify us a minimum of 14 days prior, If your child is unable to attend a lesson due to a pre-booked holiday.

If your tutor is unable to attend a booked lesson due to illness, you will be notified no less than 1-hour beforehand. Your lesson can then be rescheduled.

If your tutor is unable to schedule a session due to a pre-booked holiday then you will be notified as soon as possible and the lesson missed will be rescheduled.

School Holidays

Lessons still run during the school holidays at your child's designated day and time of the week, unless otherwise changed. School holiday sessions are flexible and you will be given the opportunity to reschedule the lessons prior to the holiday so that you can fit these in around any plans you may have. Daytime sessions are available as well as summer school packages for those who would like to take the opportunity for an intensive session plan.

Should you wish to have a reduced lesson plan during the school holidays please contact your tutor so that this can be discussed.