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Is your child struggling with their learning?

Do you feel they would benefit from, and maybe even grow to enjoy, their school environment more if they felt more supported in their educational journey? At LS Tuition, we understand the challenges children face in today’s educational landscape; each journey is unique to each child, and we’ll meet you exactly where you are. We are fully qualified Primary School teachers who provide personalised learning plans and individually tailored teaching for children aged 4-13, including Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

At the basis of everything we guide you and your child through in our 1:1 holistic education support, across subjects and learning levels, is a foundation of developing problem solvers and analytical thinkers. We do not simply want to teach your children individual concepts, but rather enable them to use these concepts interchangeably and for a variety of purposes.

If you worry about your childs day-to-day learning experience, wished you knew more about their education and feel you want to do more to support their learning, you’re in the right place.

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How does it work?

1 Book A Call with us via the link below.

2 We’ll meet with you and your child for an initial assessment lesson.

3 We’ll start our weekly tutoring sessions with your child.

If you would prefer to contact us via email in the first instance, please send us a message here.

"I cannot recommend LS Tuition enough. Lydia and her team are highly professional and she demonstrates such an impressive understanding of how children learn and steps to make progress. Her nurturing approach is evident in everything she does and she makes my son feel listened to and valued. Lydia gives us practical things to work on at home which really supports my son's learning in school. We are so glad to have found LS Tuition!"

"I cannot be more satisfied about the huge help I received. Worked with Lydia to boost the confidence of my son -and not just his knowledge- was a pleasure. I cannot thank her enough for the work she done with my 10 years old for his 11+. He made huge progress under Lydia's guide, she takes the time not only to teach him English and Maths in the best way possible but also give him time to explore his emotions. Edoardo felt extremely confident and safe with her. On top of this she is super enthusiastic during the lessons and absolutely reliable in terms of organisation and schedule (that, for me, is a plus value with a huge relevance). She always went the extra mile for him, sending him messages to encorage him before the exam. You cannot really find anyone better for your child, I promise! As Edo would say "She is the best teacher in the world!".

"Lydia has been a phenomenal help with our 7 year old who has a lot of anxiety around his skills and capability with reading and writing. My son is now voluntarily wanting to write sentences and much happier at school amd home when doing homework. Thank you ! We are counting down until we can come back to you . Love the Jutton’s"

"My 6 year old daughter was having some difficulties in school, I had chose Lydia and my only regret is not doing it sooner! She is a fantastic teacher, so friendly and encouraging with my daughter. Her confidence and abilities have came on so much in only a few lessons with Lydia. Would highly recommend Lydia if you are looking for a tutor."

"My son has had 4 lessons with Lydia now and we can already see a difference in his knowledge and his attitude towards learning. Lydia has been patient and engaging."

"Lydia has been a fantastic tutor for our 5 year daughter who had anxiety with her Maths and English after the lockdown. It affected her confidence in the classroom. Lydia assessed our daughter's learning challenges and provided a personalised structured schedule of topics to follow. Lydia and our daughter clicked instantly, she had taken to her gentleness, encouragment, patience and reassuring demeanour. In a matter of weeks our daughter moved up her reading level stage at school. With Lydia's professional, well-prepared teaching strategies her anxieties became less obvious and she is now much more confident and happier in class. Lydia is a wonderful teacher who guides your child to flourish and achieve their full potential."

Lydia has worked with my two sons for a year now and she is just fantastic. All lessons are tailored to suit their individual needs with both boys responding very positively to Lydia. She is very personable with the boys and always identifies their strengths and weaknesses ensuring her lessons take these into account. The feedback Lydia provides after each lesson is exceptional. Lydia is a very professional teacher who has a passion for teaching and getting the very best out of her students. I would highly recommend Lydia.

Why we’re known for our work supporting children’s education

My name is Lydia and I’m the founder of LS Tuition. I’m thrilled to have you here! I’m a fully qualified Primary School Teacher with 8 years of experience working with children aged 4-13.

I have extensive experience in teaching all areas of both the Scottish and English Curricula, including First Level/Key Stage 1 and Second Level/Key Stage 2; both in-person and online. I also have experience working with children with varying additional support needs and specialise in online tutoring for primary school children.

We’ve expanded quickly to a full team of tutors working to support students in our beautiful learning space based in East Edinburgh.

Working with children is our passion. We truly love what we do and consistently work very hard to maintain and further develop our teaching practice.

We firmly believe that the foundation of success within the classroom and within teaching are strong relationships. Children will not thrive and learn unless they are in an environment in which they feel supported, loved and comfortable. Children in our classroom know they are valued and cared for as individuals which allows them to thrive academically in our 1:1 holistic education support programmes. We enable children to build their confidence and support them in developing a sense of self-belief and independence.

All lessons take place at the LS Tuition Learning Space in Edinburgh

This is the perfect location to enhance an ideal learning experience for our valued students. For learning to be meaningful, it needs to be an all-encompassing holistic experience for the child, and the environment matters. The LS Tuition Learning Space has been specifically designed not only to be a fun and engaging working space for children, but actually to play an active role in your child’s learning experience and development.

The classroom has been designed to stimulate your child to actively engage with every part of the space; whether this is reading in the Library Corner with a furry friend; displaying a photo of themselves working hard on the LS Tuition Wall of Fame, using our Wall Caterpillar to count to 100, spending 5 minutes in the Mindfulness Area to discuss and regulate some tough emotions, selecting a positive affirmation and setting lesson intentions, rummaging through our expansive selection of active learning resources; getting analytical in our Imagination Station, or even just putting their birthday cupcake on the Birthday Wall to make sure they receive a special something from the Birthday Box on their special day!

This classroom has been designed through the eyes of a child and every inch has been developed to support your children in having a friendly, supportive and holistic learning experience alongside their regular schooling.

I would love to welcome you and your family to this beautiful space.

"Our journey with Lydia and LS Tuition has come to an end. 😢In the space of 18 months, N has gone from a boy struggling with resilience and literacy to a confident boy who is back on track and exceeding in some areas of his education. His desire to learn has been reignited and his confidence grown.It’s been a difficult decision to stop tuition with Lydia as her approach to teaching and the relationship she has built up with N has been lovely to see and he will 100% miss her. The positive impact she has made on N will not be forgotten by him or by us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend LS Tuition.We can’t thank you enough for your support and wish you all the best in the future."

"I am so glad we found Lydia! She is an incredible tutor. Professional, patient and kind, but most of all, encouraging and fun. My children really enjoy their sessions and are making great progress. Lydia's child led, tailored approach ensures the kids are involved with and empowered by their learning. I can see definite shifts in their ability, largely brought on by the confidence that Lydia has instilled in them. The communication before and after the lessons is fist class and it's clear to see the amount of time Lydia devotes to each child to plan their sessions. Thank you Lydia!"

"Lydia at L.S Tuition has been working with my two daughters, to help with loss of learning and loss of confidence from schooling disruptions. Lydia is so well organised, the virtual classroom set up is excellent and she takes time at the start of every lesson to chat to the girls and build rapport. I feel relieved that my daughters are getting this extra support and I can see their confidence growing, particularly in maths. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydia."

"Lydia was an absolutely first-class teacher! She successfully guided my son Lucas (P5) through English and maths with lots of patience. My son is now very confident with maths and ready for P6. I would definitely recommend."

We approached Lydia at LS Tuition to help our son improve his literacy and numeracy after lockdowns, he was also struggling with his resilience. Lydia assessed him and was absolutely spot on with her assessment. She knew exactly what he needed to focus on and explained her approach making sure his learning was in-line with his school learning. He really enjoys his sessions and looks forward to them, Lydia is warm, friendly and very patient with him. From a parental point of view, Lydia is professional and always provides feedback at the end of each session. Thank you Lydia.

"Our two girls, aged 11 and 9 spent a month working with Lydia this year for a few hours each day. Lydia's immensely warm and enthusiasitc personality meant they took no time to settle in with her and were keen to start every day with her. The teaching was clearly engaging; well structured and thoughtful, with tailored learning for each of the girls (and a great classroom environment she has created). She motivated them both; re-engaged them with maths and we're pleased to be continuing to work with Lydia each week to keep the momentum going. Thank you so much."

"My daughter was struggling with maths and can be very shy with new people so I wanted to make sure I found the right tutor. Lydia instantly made her feel at ease and got to know her and find out where she was with her maths knowledge so they could set a plan. I'm really pleased with the progress she had made so far, I can see my daughter's confidence growing with each lesson. We couldn't be happier with Lydia and would recommend her in a heartbeat."