Supporting the Transition to High School: Why Foundations and Subject Knowledge Matter in S1 – S3
For many families, the move from primary school into secondary education is expected to feel like a natural progression. Children move from P7 into S1, and the assumption is that learning simply continues at the next level. In reality, the transition is often more complex. Secondary school introduces faster-paced lessons, subject-specific teaching, and a greater […]
Back to School with LS Tuition
With the new school year underway, children across Scotland are starting or returning back to school with freshly pressed shirts, brand new pencil cases, and heads full of dreams. But for parents, wrapped up in the excitement of the start of the new term and hoping this will be the year their child thrives, there […]
Featured Article in Edinburgh & The Lothians School Guide
We’re delighted to have recently had a two page featured article in the 2023/2024 annual edition of the Edinburgh & The Lothians School Guide! We’ve been a longtime member of their directory and love the work they do. This guide is always worth a look every year as you are deciding what might be the […]
Holistic, Inclusive Alternative To Mainstream Education In Edinburgh
If you’re looking for a primary school tutor in Edinburgh, you may already feel that traditional classroom environments don’t always work for every child. At LS Tuition, we created our bespoke Learning Space to offer something different – a calm, supportive environment where children can feel safe, confident, and ready to learn. We believe that […]
The Benefits of Summer Schools | Edinburgh
Learn More About Summer School As the holidays approach, you might be considering the benefits of Summer School for your child. Summer brings the promise of better weather, endless relaxation, and a break from demanding routines. But for active young minds, the long summer holidays can also spell disrupted routines, emotional dysregulation – and boredom. […]
What is the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum in Scotland?
Key Stage 2 is the National Curriculum followed by public and state schools here in Scotland. It applies to children aged 7-12 and in Primary 4 to Primary 7. It covers a range of core subjects that are expected to be covered in the curriculum in order to prepare children for their transition into secondary […]
Student Success Stories: Ross (Working with Dyslexia)
What is dyslexia? The Oxford English Dictionary defines dyslexia as: “A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence”. Whilst I do not personally agree with this definition of ‘intelligence’ (preferring instead from my experience to suggest that […]
Student Success Stories : Alina (Writing Progression)
Welcome!
Welcome everyone to LS Tuition! My name is Lydia and I am so thrilled to finally be seeing my teaching dreams become a reality! I have been working with children for almost 7 years now and find it to be the most rewarding career. It is truly my joy to see children reach new […]