Services
How I Can Help.
Listed below are the services I can provide. If you would like further information or wish to discuss anything in more detail please feel free to contact me.
Due to recent expansion I have welcomed additional dyslexia trained Primary teachers to Kate Morris Tutoring. All tutors hold DBS certificates and relevant insurance. Families can liaise directly with their tutors and can also contact me at any time after the initial setting up process.
English & Maths Tutoring
English & Maths Tutoring for Primary aged pupils (1 to 1). I am an experienced primary school teacher. I know the national curriculum well so I am able to support children across the curriculum, including towards KS2 SATs tests. I offer weekly or fortnightly 1 hour sessions.
Specialist Dyslexia Tuition
Specialist one to one dyslexia tutoring for learners up to age 16 (predominantly Primary and KS3, Years 7, 8, 9).
Use of multisensory teaching and learning strategies and practical resources, individual to your child’s learning profile and interests. Helping your child to learn about their best ways of learning, so they can utilise their strengths and learn effective strategies for life, whilst growing in confidence. I offer weekly or fortnightly 1-hour sessions and am a registered specialist tutor with the BDA.
Dyslexia Screenings (suitable from age 5+)
A short screening identifies a likelihood of dyslexia. It is not a diagnosis but shows areas of strength & weaknesses & can help to target support & effective learning strategies. Along with a checklist, these are the first steps in the process of identifying dyslexia.
I have recently started running screening days with the Gloucestershire Dyslexia Association. I also offer some screenings from my home. Please contact me for further information.
Full Dyslexia Diagnostic Assessments (suitable from age8+)
A diagnostic assessment is the only way to formally diagnose dyslexia and must be undertaken by a qualified assessor. It will identify a learner’s profile of strengths and weaknesses and give bespoke recommendations for future support. An assessment consists of tests of underlying ability, cognition, reading, writing and spelling.
I offer a small number of diagnostic assessments each year, alongside my other work. If I am unable to assess, I can assist by sharing details of other local assessors and organisations who should be able to help.
For further information about reasons to have an assessment, please visit the BDA website here.
Peer Support and Information
I can provide information about dyslexia for families and support. I regularly give talks for parents and families about dyslexia and supporting your child, often with the Gloucestershire Dyslexia Association and Books for Bugs.
I co-host regular coffee mornings for parents/families of neurodivergent children.
For details about any upcoming events follow my Facebook page here.
For ideas for families on how to support at home with reading, spelling, homework etc please see:
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/children/how-can-i-support-my-child
https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/advice/children/revision-skills-resources
Schools Training Package
‘Increasing dyslexia knowledge and awareness and supporting learners in the classroom.’ How to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ and deliver ‘Quality First Teaching’ that supports Neurodiversity, inclusion and adaptive practice and benefits ALL pupils. There’s no magic wand but there are simple adjustments which can make a big difference and many COST NOTHING!
This training can be broken down into separate staff meetings or undertaken as part of staff INSET (whole or half day).
I am always flexible.
For further details click here.
My PP/eBook for Parents and Families
I have brought together dyslexia information for parents, carers and families within a special PP/eBook, to help answer some frequently asked questions such as:
- What is dyslexia?
- What signs might I see?
- Am I just over worrying?
- How and when is dyslexia diagnosed?
- What can I expect from the school?
and many more!
Available for for just £5!
Please contact me for purchase details.
Meet The Team…
I am delighted to have both these ladies as part of the Kate Morris Tutoring team!
Natalie and Susan will work with your child directly, whilst liaising with me initially and at regular intervals regarding your child's reports, progress, teaching and learning activities and resources. Invoices are sent out termly from Kate Morris.
Natalie Roberts (Tutor and PA)
I first met Natalie when we were at University together, training to become teachers. Like me, she graduated in 1999 and has been a Primary School teacher ever since, working mainly in schools in Bristol. Natalie is an experienced and dedicated teacher, patient and passionate in all she does, adapting lessons to make them fun, engaging and bespoke to children's needs and interests. Natalie is experienced in working with students with SpLD's (Specific Learning Differences) including dyslexia, and has undergone training in her South Gloucestershire schools as well as dyslexia/SpLD training with me. Natalie now enjoys tutoring, offering online sessions.
Susan Durrant (Tutor)
I first met Susan when she taught my own children at our local Primary School and I still struggle to call her by her first name! Susan is a wonderfully experienced and treasured Primary Teacher who has just retired from 30 years of teaching (in the same school) to tutor daily. She has completed dyslexia training with me and has previously tutored many children with SpLD's. Susan teaches in a fun, multisensory, practical, developmental, and dyslexia-friendly way, engaging children to have fun, make progress and be the best they can be.
Prices
Please click the link below for current prices for all of the above services. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
“Kate had lots of useful tips and strategies to share regarding how to support children with dyslexia in the classroom. She was able to use her experience and knowledge of dyslexia, to answer questions surrounding diagnosis and the identification of strengths and challenges.”
— Gloucestershire SENDCo
“I’m glad to see the great work [my son] is doing. He’s really enjoying it. Thank you.”
“As parents, we find Kate really approachable and helpful with addressing any concerns. She makes every session interesting and varied (with ways we would never think of). Kate’s kind and patient input over the last few years has been amazing and we’ve seen such an improvement with our child. Highly recommend Kate.”