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Luke

5 (2 reviews)

Rate $57
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5 (2 reviews)

$57/h

1^st lesson free

English
Reading
Literacy
Creative writing

Passionate online primary tutor for all subjects. I make learning fun, boosting confidence and academic growth with personalised, engaging sessions for young learners.

English
Reading
Literacy
Creative writing

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- online

About Luke

Hi everyone! I'm your online primary tutor. My name is Luke, and I'm so excited to be learning with you! I became a teacher because I genuinely love helping kids discover how amazing learning can be. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing that "aha!" moment when something clicks, or watching your confidence grow as you master a new skill. Every single one of you has unique talents and a bright mind, and I can't wait to help you explore them across all your primary subjects. My goal is to make our lessons fun, engaging, and easy to understand. We'll work together, explore new ideas, and make sure you feel proud of every step you take. I'm here to support you, answer your questions, and cheer you on as you become even more brilliant learners!

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Reception (EYFS) The EYFS curriculum is built around 7 areas of learning and development: * 3 Prime Areas (essential for development): * Communication and Language: * Progression: From listening attentively to stories and responding, to engaging in back-and-forth conversations, asking questions, offering explanations, and expressing ideas and feelings in small groups. * Physical Development: * Progression: Developing gross motor skills (running, jumping, balancing, throwing, catching) and fine motor skills (pencil grip, using tools, drawing, writing early letters). Learning about healthy living. * Personal, Social and Emotional Development: * Progression: Developing self-regulation, managing emotions, forming positive relationships, understanding routines, and building resilience. Learning about similarities and differences in people. * 4 Specific Areas (strengthened by prime areas): * Literacy: * Progression: Beginning to hear and identify sounds (phonological awareness), learning letter sounds (phonics - Set 1 sounds), blending sounds to read simple words (e.g., c-a-t), recognising common words, and making early attempts at writing letters and simple words. Enjoying stories. * Mathematics: * Progression: Developing a deep understanding of numbers to 10 (composition), subitising (recognising quantities without counting) up to 5, counting reliably to 20 and beyond, recognising patterns in numbers, simple addition and subtraction with concrete objects, and beginning to identify 2D and 3D shapes. * Understanding the World: * Progression: Exploring people and communities, the natural world, and technology. Asking questions about their environment, talking about past and present events in their own lives, and recognising and naming familiar technology. * Expressive Arts and Design: * Progression: Exploring and using a variety of materials and tools, engaging in imaginative and creative play (role-play, storytelling), and experimenting with music, dance, and art forms. Year 1 (Key Stage 1) Year 1 builds upon the EYFS, introducing more formal learning structures and specific curriculum objectives. * English: * Progression: * Reading: Mastering phonics (Set 2 & 3 sounds), blending sounds to read unfamiliar words, reading common exception words, understanding simple texts (retelling stories, making predictions), and developing fluency. * Writing: Forming letters correctly (handwriting), spelling words using phonics knowledge, spelling common exception words and days of the week, writing simple sentences, and starting to sequence sentences to form short narratives. Using basic punctuation (. ? !). * Speaking & Listening: Listening and responding, asking relevant questions, participating in discussions, and speaking clearly. * Mathematics: * Progression: * Number & Place Value: Counting to and across 100, reading and writing numbers to 100 in numerals and words, identifying one more/one less, counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s. * Addition & Subtraction: Representing and using number bonds within 20, adding and subtracting one and two-digit numbers to 20, solving simple practical problems. * Multiplication & Division: Beginning to understand doubling, halving, grouping, and sharing small quantities. * Measurement: Comparing and measuring length, mass, capacity, time (days, weeks, months, years, o'clock, half past). * Geometry (Shape & Space): Recognising and naming common 2D and 3D shapes. * Science: * Progression: Observing and talking about plants, animals (including humans), everyday materials, and seasonal changes. Conducting simple investigations, making predictions, and recording observations. * History: * Progression: Learning about significant historical events within their own experience and beyond living memory (e.g., toys from the past, famous people). Developing a sense of chronology. * Geography: * Progression: Naming and locating the four countries and capital cities of the UK. Identifying seasonal and daily weather patterns, and beginning to understand hot and cold areas of the world. * Art & Design: * Progression: Using a range of materials (drawing, painting, sculpture), developing techniques of colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form, and space. Learning about different artists. * Music: * Progression: Using voices and instruments, listening to and appraising a wide range of music, and experimenting with creating sounds. * Physical Education (PE): * Progression: Developing fundamental movement skills (running, jumping, throwing, catching), participating in team games, and performing dances. * Computing: * Progression: Understanding algorithms, writing and testing simple programmes, organising and retrieving data, and learning about online safety. * Design & Technology (DT): * Progression: Designing and making purposeful products, using tools and materials, and evaluating their work. Understanding where food comes from. Each year in primary education builds upon previous learning, giving a deeper understanding into previously taught topics and expanding a child's vocabulary. I specialise in education from reception to Year 4.

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Amanda

I have known luke for a while, I used to be a volunteer in his classes. The children adored him. His method of teaching is fun and friendly, he interacts with children on their level so that they understand. His patience and understanding is remarkable which undoubtedly makes him a great teacher. I wouldn't hesitate in contacting luke to tutor your children.
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Amanda
I have known luke for a while, I used to be a volunteer in his classes. The children adored him. His method of teaching is fun and friendly, he interacts with children on their level so that they understand. His patience and understanding is remarkable which undoubtedly makes him a great teacher. I wouldn't hesitate in contacting luke to tutor your children.
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Tracy

I have known Luke Harlow for many years. Not only is he a fantastic teacher, but he's also patient, kind and trustworthy. If you need someone to help tutor your child, I highly recommend him.
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Tracy
I have known Luke Harlow for many years. Not only is he a fantastic teacher, but he's also patient, kind and trustworthy. If you need someone to help tutor your child, I highly recommend him.
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