Young Edushaper graduate tutor helping primary children with phonics and maths

Early Years & Primary Tutoring

Give young learners a calm, structured start they'll love building on.

Structured phonics, maths and reasoning for Reception to Year 6, with UK-qualified tutors and weekly updates for parents.

  • Reception to Year 6

  • EYFS & UK National Curriculum

  • IBTE Dubai Campus

  • Online or in-person

  • Foundation focus

    Built on the EYFS framework and KS1/KS2 National Curriculum.

  • UK-qualified tutors

    Background-checked tutors briefed before every new placement.

  • Weekly parent updates

    You see what your child covered, what's next, and how to help at home.

  • Choose your format

    Families pick the mix that fits their schedule and learning style.

Why strong foundations matter more than ever

Selective schools and grammar entrances look closely at early literacy and numeracy. A calm, structured start from Reception to Year 6 builds the confidence children need before secondary pressure begins.

Who this is for

Families who want a calm, structured weekly routine that builds strong reading, writing and number sense early, without piling on pressure.

  • Reception to Year 2

    Phonics, early reading, handwriting, and number bonds with tutors who keep sessions playful and short enough to hold attention.

  • Years 3 to 6

    Comprehension, grammar, written maths, fractions, and reasoning. KS2 SATs prep and 11+ practice when needed.

  • Stretch and support

    Whether your child needs extension work, gentle catch-up, or quiet exam prep, the plan adapts each half-term.

A coordinated team around every early years student.

Edushaper is not a tutor directory. Your child has a dedicated team that owns the plan, the progress and the parent communication.

  • A primary specialist for your child

    Matched around your child's year group, school topics and the way they learn best.

  • Sessions that follow the curriculum

    Plans built on EYFS, KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum, not generic worksheets.

  • Safeguarding-checked tutors

    Background-checked, interviewed and briefed before working with younger learners.

  • Updates parents can act on

    Clear post-session notes so you know what was covered and how to support at home.

Tutor, student and parents on the same page.

Early years progress should not depend on guesswork or scattered messages. Each role has clear visibility into the plan.

  • Tutor

    Plans phonics, reading, writing and number sense around your child's year group and school topics.

  • Student

    Builds reading fluency, neat written work and a calm relationship with maths.

  • Parents

    See each week's focus and one practical way to support learning at home.

How early years tutoring works

A simple weekly rhythm parents understand and children look forward to.

  1. 01

    Discovery call

    We talk through your child's year group, school, strengths, and any tricky topics.

  2. 02

    Tutor match

    We pair your child with a primary specialist they'll click with, usually within a week.

  3. 03

    Weekly sessions

    Online 1:1 lessons with clear goals each half-term and progress notes for parents.

  4. 04

    Half-term reviews

    Parents see what was covered each half-term and what your child should focus on next.

What we cover

Aligned to the National Curriculum and your child's school topics.

  • Reading and phonics

    Decoding, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary across Reception to Year 6.

  • Writing and grammar

    Sentence structure, punctuation, narrative writing and SPaG.

  • Maths and number sense

    Times tables, place value, fractions, problem solving and reasoning.

  • Reasoning and 11+

    Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, timed practice and exam technique.

  • KS1 and KS2 SATs

    Targeted preparation in the run-up to school assessments.

  • Confidence and habits

    Independent learning, neat presentation, and asking good questions.

The early years courses we run.

Choose the shape of support that fits your child's year, target and schedule. Families often combine more than one across the academic year.

  • Year-round

    Weekly term-time tutoring

    Consistent weekly sessions from Reception through Year 6 that follow your child's school topics and target areas.

  • Spring sprint

    KS1 and KS2 SATs preparation

    Targeted run-ins to Key Stage assessments in maths, reading and grammar. Past papers, technique and quiet confidence-building.

  • Year-long

    11+ entrance preparation

    Structured preparation for grammar and independent school entrance, including verbal and non-verbal reasoning practice.

  • School holidays

    Holiday boost weeks

    Easter, summer and Christmas top-ups for catch-up, stretch work or focused SATs and 11+ intensives.

Choose the learning path that fits your early years student.

Families can blend online tutoring, small-group learning and in-person sessions as the academic year changes.

  • Small-group sessions

    Focused groups for phonics circles, KS1 confidence groups and KS2 SATs run-ups.

    • Phonics and reading practice
    • Mental maths drills together
    • Useful for KS2 SATs sprints
  • One-to-one tutoring

    Personalised support for catch-up, stretch work and quieter learners.

    • Bespoke pace and topics
    • Confidence-building for shy children
    • 11+ entrance preparation
  • In-person lessons

    Face-to-face study at our learning centre for families who prefer a classroom rhythm.

    • Calm classrooms designed for younger learners
    • Holiday boost weeks and SATs intensives
    • Easy to combine with weekly online sessions

How Edushaper delivers early years tutoring

A consistent format families can rely on, week after week.

  • Phonics, reading, writing, mental maths and reasoning.

    Built on the EYFS framework and KS1/KS2 National Curriculum.

  • Primary specialists with safeguarding training.

    Background-checked tutors briefed before every new placement.

  • Clear notes after every session.

    You see what your child covered, what's next, and how to help at home.

  • Online 1:1, small-group sessions or in-person lessons.

    Families pick the mix that fits their schedule and learning style.

In-person learning

Where in-person lessons happen.

A purpose-built Edushaper learning centre with a welcoming reception, student lounge, focused classrooms, glass meeting rooms and private consultation suites. Designed for one-to-one tutoring, small-group cohorts and parent review days.

Edushaper reception with welcome desk and waiting area
Reception & welcome desk
Student lounge with soft seating, breakout space and students in motion
Student lounge & breakout
Bright classroom with rows of desks for lessons and workshops
Lesson & workshop classroom
Glass-walled meeting room with U-shaped table for small-group coaching
Small-group coaching room
Private boardroom for parent consultations and progress reviews
Parent consultation suite
Edushaper reception with welcome desk and waiting area
Reception & welcome desk
Student lounge with soft seating, breakout space and students in motion
Student lounge & breakout
Bright classroom with rows of desks for lessons and workshops
Lesson & workshop classroom
Glass-walled meeting room with U-shaped table for small-group coaching
Small-group coaching room
Private boardroom for parent consultations and progress reviews
Parent consultation suite

Where every early years lesson lives online.

Sessions, notes and resources sit in one place. Parents stay informed and students always know what is coming up next.

Parents

See how your child is progressing

Phonics, reading, maths and reasoning in one weekly view, with clear tutor notes after every session so UAE families know what to practise at home.

  • EYFS & KS1 tracking
  • Weekly tutor feedback
  • 11+ readiness milestones

Family dashboard

Zara's week (Year 2, UAE)

Year 2 phonics & maths72% on track

11+ readiness tracked separately

Students

Know what to practise today

Today's lesson focus, fun tasks and upcoming sessions in one place, built for young learners following the UK primary curriculum.

  • Phonics & reading
  • Mental maths
  • Reasoning practice

Today's focus

Phonics · blending and digraphs

0/2 tasks done this week

What good early years tutoring delivers

Not flashcards and quick wins. Lasting habits and confidence parents notice in the everyday.

  • Stronger foundations

    Children who can read fluently, write clearly, and reason through maths problems.

  • Real confidence

    Less avoidance, more 'I can try'. Mistakes become part of learning, not a setback.

  • Calm routines

    A predictable weekly slot that fits family life and supports school work.

Give your child a stronger start.

Book a free 20-minute consultation and we'll suggest the best tutor and weekly plan.

Edushaper team group portrait in a modern office setting

FAQs

Questions about Early Years? Have a different question? Contact us

Edushaper supports children from Reception (age 4 to 5) through to Year 6 (age 10 to 11). Sessions are pitched to your child's year group and school curriculum.