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Achieving Potential Together

Our aim is to support children towards achieving their full potential by creating carefully planned lessons tailored to meet the needs of each individual child.  We are committed to equipping children with knowledge, skills and understanding and in turn, developing confident, life-long learners.   We firmly believe that teaching and learning is a partnership, consequently we value on-going communication with parents and strive to support them as they navigate the journey of primary education.

Helping Hands

About Us

Helping Hands Tuition was founded by Suzannah Alcorn in 2022 during her first maternity leave and is based on the outskirts of Limavady.  Suzannah qualified from Stranmillis University College, Belfast in 2018 and was fortunate to secure a teaching position in a local primary school that same year. She has experience across both KS1 and KS2 with the majority of her employment spent in Primary 6/7. 

Suzannah began tutoring during her latter years of secondary education and has been working privately with children and parents ever since.  Throughout her time in schools, Suzannah has witnessed both professional and parental frustration and a growing need for support in a system that faces huge financial challenges. As a result, she set up 'Helping Hands Tuition' in an effort to equip children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to become confident, life-long learners.  Suzannah understands that every child learns differently and her experience in the classroom setting has given her the opportunity to develop effective teaching strategies to ensure that she meets the needs of all children.  Suzannah has created a purpose-built, child-friendly, nurturing space where children can foster a love of learning and realise their potential - she would be delighted to show you round. 

Finally, Suzannah considers learning a 'partnership,' as a result, she is also passionate about supporting and guiding parents and she endeavors to maintain honest, on-going communication with them.  Parents of children signed up to a class at Helping Hands Tuition are free to avail of professional advice at any time and will have access to appropriate resources and activities which can be used at home. 

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Classes

A brief description of the classes offered at Helping Hands Tuition.  Classes can be attended on an individual or group basis, prices vary.   All resources including stationery, games, worksheets and practice papers are provided.  Differentiated lessons plans are also provided as a means of tracking progress and maintaining links with parents.  All classes are facilitated in a safe, purpose-built, supportive environment and planned for by a qualified primary school teacher. 

*Please note, SEAG group sessions will only run if at least two children sign up for that class.  Maximum number of children per group is 4. 

Learning

KS1/KS2 Numeracy 

SEAG Transfer Test

SEAG Transfer Test

Learning

KS1/KS2 Literacy 

This option is aimed at children aged 4-11 years.  All sessions tailored to support pupils in any of the following areas: 

  • Phonics

  • Letter formation

  • Reading

  • Spelling

  • Writing 

Pricing: 

30 minutes individual - £15

This option is aimed at children who are working towards the transfer test (SEAG - formally known as AGE/GL). All 1 hour sessions tailored to support children with areas of learning covered in the test as well as useful tips and tricks for completing the test.  All practice papers provided. 

Pricing: 

60 minutes individual - £25

60 minutes small group* - £15

This option is aimed at children aged 4-11 years.  All sessions tailored to support pupils in any of the following areas: 

  • Number work including problem solving 

  • Shape and space

  • Measure 

  • Data Handling 

Pricing: 

30 minutes individual - £15

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Helping Hands

Application Form 

Register your interest today by completing the form below.  Suzannah will be in touch once you have submitted  the application form. 

Class
SEAG Transfer Individual
KS1 Literacy Individual
KS1 Numeracy Individual
KS2 Literacy Individual
KS2 Numeracy Individual

*Only applicable to those signing up to individual classes.

Information you deem relevant about your child.

Letter Blocks
"When my daughter went to Suzannah she lacked confidence in her ability. With Suzannah's gentle and kind nature she instilled confidence in her and this really came through in her school work. My daughter was sad when she no longer needed to go (which says it all). Thank you again for everything you did."
-Transfer Parent

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