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KS2 English tutors

Find a KS2 English tutor who knows the English national curriculum.

Lessons are short, structured and adapted to your child's age and confidence.

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What lessons cover

  • Reading comprehension and inference
  • Grammar and punctuation
  • Spelling
  • Creative and non-fiction writing
  • Handwriting and presentation

About KS2 English

  • KS2 English is assessed by the Year 6 reading and grammar, punctuation and spelling tests. Writing is assessed by teachers.

How to do well

  1. Read together dailyTalking about stories builds inference skills for comprehension questions.
  2. Learn grammar termsThe GPS test asks children to identify word classes and clauses by name.
  3. Little and oftenTwenty minutes a day of times tables, reading or vocabulary does more at this age than one long weekly session.

How it works

  1. Choose a tutorCompare profiles, reviews and prices, then pick the tutor who knows your course.
  2. Book a free first lessonShare the course outline, recent tests and your goals, and agree a plan.
  3. Follow the planWeekly lessons that follow your class, with practice before each test.

Frequently asked questions

Is writing tested in the SATs?

Writing is assessed by teachers during Year 6, not by a test paper.

How can I improve my child's comprehension?

Ask questions while reading together: why did a character do that, what might happen next.

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