At LS Tuition, we believe that every child has the potential to excel when they feel supported, confident, and inspired. As a trusted primary school tutor in Edinburgh, our approach is rooted in fostering positive relationships, creating tailored learning experiences, and providing a warm, welcoming environment where children can thrive.
To nurture our students in our holistic learning environment, our tutors build strong connections with their students, design bespoke lessons that support their individual needs, and cultivate a space where learning is enjoyable and effective.
Teacher-Child Rapport: The Heart of Learning
At LS Tuition, nothing is more important than the tutor-child relationship. Our main priority is understanding each child as an individual and focusing on building trust and self-confidence. Whether you’re seeking a dyslexia tutor in Edinburgh or support for general academic growth, our tutors help children internalize genuine praise and build self-belief.
As Lydia Scaltsas, our founder, shares: “A child will naturally do well in school if they are happy, confident, and resilient, and if they believe in themselves.” By supporting the individual needs of each student in an intrinsically positive and honest way, our tutors help children internalize genuine praise. In a 1:1 setting, there’s time to focus on the emotional needs of each child, ensuring that effort and progress are always recognised.
Tailored Lesson Plans: Learning for Every Child
Our approach to learning begins with an initial assessment session designed to identify key areas for growth in Maths/Numeracy and Literacy. Our tutors then tailor learning plans for each individual child in line with their interests, which involves selecting resources that they’ll find intrinsically motivating.
Whether using engaging stories from the Barrington Stoke series or other age and ability appropriate materials, we ensure that children can enjoy learning at their own level while helping them feel empowered in their learning experience. Every resource we use is carefully selected to motivate and inspire, making their education at LS Tuition not just effective, but fun.
A Warm and Inviting Environment
The LS Tuition Learning Space is more than just a classroom—it’s a place where children can feel at ease. We’ve carefully created a Learning Space that encourages our students to enjoy being kids, because they are! Bright, colorful, and designed to be welcoming, the environment plays a key role in helping children relax and engage with their lessons. We believe that when children are happy, they are more receptive to learning.
Our philosophy is simple: children should be free to be themselves. Whether it’s moving around the space, taking off their shoes, or cuddling a soft toy while reading, we encourage children to feel at home. Our lessons are a balance of floor-based games and desk activities, with creative outlets and freedom to use our Imagination Station and problem-solving opportunities in the Activity Arena, that change on a weekly basis.
We believe special occasions are part of the magic of childhood, so these are also celebrated. From our Birthday Wall to seasonal events like our Learning Space decked out like a Halloween haunted house or Santa’s workshop at Christmas, we love to celebrate these occasions with our students. Our aim is for children to feel at ease from the moment they enter our Learning Space to the moment they leave.
Freedom and Mutual Respect
At the heart of LS Tuition is our belief in mutual respect. The tutor-student relationship is built on trust, our students are empowered to take responsibility for their learning. From bringing their own homework folders to participating in small routines, we encourage children to develop respect for their environment and themselves. As Lydia explains, “The teaching environment should be a microcosm of society.”
Open Communication with Families
Our commitment to each child extends beyond the classroom. We maintain an open-door policy for parents and carers, offering in-person feedback at the end of every tutoring session. Our tutors are always available to provide advice and support, understanding that a child’s well-being is closely linked to the well-being of their parents or carers.
We spend a large amount of our time outwith our lessons on planning, additional support and communication. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of a child’s development is supported, and as a parent, you know where they are, every step of the way.
A Place Where Learning and Growth Flourish
At LS Tuition, our aim is to create an environment where children can develop a genuine love for learning while feeling supported and free to be themselves. By building strong relationships, personalising lesson plans, and creating a welcoming and safe space, we give children the tools they need to succeed, both academically and emotionally.
We are proud to be part of each child’s journey, helping them grow in confidence and resilience as they learn. If you feel your child could excel under our holistic approach to education, please book a call with us to have a chat.