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Does this sound familiar?
You've tried everything. But they're still struggling.
You explain it again. You encourage them. You try extra help. But it still isn't sticking. You can see they're capable of more. So why is it so hard?
You don't know what's missing.
You can't tell whether it's a gap, a worry or something else. Some days they get it. Other days it's a battle.
Homework ends in tears.
You want to help, but it often leads to arguments, shutdowns or avoidance. You may even wonder whether they're simply being lazy.
You're worried about their confidence.
You want to protect their love of learning and know what will actually help.
Why I created these resources
Your child pushes back. So you add more tuition hours?
Because they won't work with you, you book more help. Yet some children won't work with their tutor either. I've sat beside children who open games in another tab, colour in their maths books instead of doing the calculations, or refuse to answer another question. Sometimes they simply don't want to do any more work.
Sometimes they're overloaded. Sometimes the explanation hasn't clicked. And sometimes they've practised the wrong method so often that the mistake becomes automatic. Drilling bad habits strengthens bad habits.
A child can argue the hind legs off a donkey to avoid ten sums. But put a card game on the table and give them the chance to beat you? Suddenly they're willing to have a go.
Less work. More strategy. Understand the child, build on their strengths and find the real reason they're stuck. Different children need different approaches. That's why I created offline games alongside online learning resources.
What if your child isn't the problem?
What if it's a personality difference, or the way it's being explained?
Explore ROSIELAF to understand your personality as a parent, your child's personality and how your differences can affect communication, confidence, your relationship and their learning.
GATE (Gap Analysis Training & Empowerment)for Parents
Build your knowledge. Grow their confidence.
GATE combines tutoring for your child with practical training for you. We assess where your child is getting stuck together. We identify their learning gaps so you can help and understand how to explain concepts and support progress at home. Learn the methods teachers use in school. From £445 per month.
Understand the child. Find the gaps. Make learning work.
Start with a free profile, then choose the right assessments, practice or games.
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Understand your child
Explore our ROSIELAF personality profiles to discover your child's strengths, the things that stretch them and how you work together. Sometimes we explain things the way we understand them, not how our children understand them. Get your profiles and find out why.
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Find out where they stand
Use curriculum-based assessments and Gap Finders to see what they understand and which skills need attention.
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Choose how to move forward
Choose SATs and 11+ preparation, targeted practice, offline games or GATE parent training. Find an approach that's right for you and your child.
Explore our resources
What can we help you with?
Maths & English End-of-Year SATs Assessments
Years 1–6 · From £39
Check what your child understands, whether they're ready for the next year and what may need attention as they work towards SATs.
English, Maths, VR & NVR · Online + offline From £32 per month
Explore English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, vocabulary, codebreaking and problem solving. Practise on screen or play together at the table.
For parents and children From £37 · Up to 5 adults and 2 children
Discover your own personality and your child's. Understand your different strengths, what causes friction between you, and how to build a better relationship that supports learning. Get 10 compatibility reports for your family, including parents and grandparents.
Sometimes a child understands the work but still struggles to concentrate, cope or take part. Sleep, sensory needs, emotions, development and family relationships can all affect learning.
I lead the academic side. My specialist team brings knowledge of the other factors that can make learning harder, helping parents understand what may be happening and where to look for support.
I've been a teacher for 30 years. I'm also a tutor and a home-educating mum to my youngest. I train parents to see where their child is stuck and explain things in a way that finally makes sense.
I've taught thousands of children from EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) through to secondary school, supported home-educating families and prepared children for SATs, 11+ and their next stage of learning. I created ROSIELAF to help parents and children understand one another better and improve their learning relationships.
Children are not all the same, so one size doesn't fit every child. But you already know that, which may be why you're here. Discover your child's animal profile and get to know them better. Find out yours too, and learn how to adapt your approach to suit them.
30 years as a teacher has taught me that supporting academic success is about understanding what your child needs, not simply giving them more worksheets or more work for the sake of it. Welcome to my world.
Online activitiesFrom £32 a month
Table-top gamesFrom £19 a pack
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