Different Thinkers Tutoring

There is more than one way to learn

Online primary and GCSE tutoring with specialist dyslexia support, from a qualified teacher with over 20 years' classroom experience.

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  • Over 20 yearsin the classroom
  • PGCEKing's College London
  • BDA AccreditedLevel 5 dyslexia certificate
  • Enhanced DBSchecked

Some children find school harder than it should be. With teaching that fits, they can build their skills and their confidence.

Find the right path

Bespoke online tutoring, from first reading lessons through to GCSE.

Primary

  • All-round primary education
  • Reading and writing
  • Maths
  • SATs and 11+ preparation
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Learning to read

For any age, including older children who are finding reading hard. Cheryl uses structured phonics, building reading sound by sound.

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Adults

Learn to read, improve your English or learn it as a new language, or take up French or Spanish, from the UK or overseas.

Tutoring for adults

Specialist dyslexia support

Cheryl is a qualified teacher with a BDA-accredited specialist dyslexia qualification.

Every child is welcome, with or without dyslexia.

  • Tailored to your childTutoring is bespoke, so it is planned around their needs.
  • Reading, sound by soundCheryl teaches reading at any age, using structured phonics.
  • Clear and well organisedLessons are broken into manageable chunks.

Two ways to learn online

Small groups

Three to six learners. Enough attention for everyone, with others to learn alongside.

One-to-one

Cheryl's full attention, with sessions focused entirely on your child.

Getting started is simple

  1. Register your interest

    Fill in the short form. It only takes a couple of minutes.

  2. Have a free consultation

    A free 15-minute conversation about what your child needs.

  3. Get a tailored plan

    Cheryl suggests the right approach and talks you through the cost.

Cheryl Plackman, smiling, wearing a cream jumper

Meet Cheryl Plackman

Over 20 years' classroom experience

Cheryl qualified as a teacher in 2003 and went straight into the classroom.

Qualifications

  • British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Accredited Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia: Literacy, Support, and Intervention
  • PGCE, King's College London
  • BA (Hons) in French, Economics and Politics

Safeguarding and membership

  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Member of the National Education Union (NEU)

What parents say

"Cheryl tutored my daughter for her SATs last year. She passed, and it really boosted her confidence."
Parent, SATs tutoring
"Cheryl gave my daughter 11+ tutoring to help her get into a grammar school. She had an amazing time, and I would highly recommend Cheryl to other parents."
Parent, 11+ tutoring

Find the way that works

Register your interest and arrange a free 15-minute consultation. There is no obligation.

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