Home Coach

Our role is to teach your child specialist areas of literacy support whilst empowering you to support your child in the week ahead. The decision to appoint a Dyslexia Coach at home is a serious time and financial commitment on your behalf and so to clarify procedures, the roles and responsibilities of both parties are outlined below:

What we offer:

• a tailor-made Coaching Programme which is delivered at your home;
• all teaching is done on a one to one basis with your child and family;
• an individualised Dyslexia Coaching Pack is provided to each student;
• appropriate research based resources; and,
• high interest books to get your child reading.

What you can expect:

• a weekly one hour coaching session in your home at a set time on a set day;
• twenty four hours notice of any change to the timetable;
• receptivity to your home environment and courteous behaviour;
• a sensitive and reflective coach who listens to your child’s needs;
• a professional special needs coach with an MEd or Advanced Diploma in Special Education;
• the same coach throughout your child’s programme;
• a commitment to your child’s programme for as long as you consider necessary;
• tailor-made programmes to suit you child’s learning needs and style;
• an active interest and participation in your child’s learning;
• a selection of suitable books aimed at your child’s areas of interest;
• support in how best to help your child; and,
• technology and activities to optimise learning.

What we expect:

• twenty four hours notice of a cancelled session. (if this is not possible the normal session fee applies);
• a commitment from your child about their participation;
• a learning atmosphere where feedback is positive and supportive at all times; and,
• settlement of accounts on the final session of each month.