The Clara James Approach to learning
When it comes to learning we are all individuals.
The past 20+ years have taught me that no matter our learning style if the child is engaged and relaxed they are more likely to learn.
If we just keep giving them the same resources, varied over and over again, all we are doing is giving them one place in their brains to find the information. However, by giving them a variety of resources we can make it more interesting, more relevant, and help them to create multiple memories so that when they need to recall the information, they have more places they can go to in order to find it.
If we can boost their confidence as well as their knowledge we will make their life and ours easier.
For 20 years now I've been fascinated by different learning styles: ASD, Dyslexia, ADHD. The purpose of this podcast is to share my findings with you, so that maybe what I've learned will be of help to you too.
Episodes
59 episodes
A Simple Way I Grew My Tutoring Business (That Cost Nothing More Than My TIme)
When I first started tutoring I hired a room for a couple of days (though I guess I could have done it here) for free through a local organisation, and offered free tutoring. My request was that the family put a donation into the tin instead of...
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Growing Your Tutoring Business Without Losing Your Standards
I was speaking to a tutor who has been building his business over the past few years and is now considering taking voluntary redundancy to grow it full-time.He mentioned that many of the families he works with have started asking if he o...
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Listen to everyone, but only hear what's relevant (when marketing your tutoring business)
Over the years I have found that there are so many people offering you advice on how to market your business. Each person saying something different. Each one equally justified because it's worked for their business. But is that business a tuto...
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Why we started offering online lessons as well in person lessons
When I first started the tutoring business in 2012 I was very opinionated that every lesson should take place in the comfort of the child's home. They would be in an environment where they felt comfortable and it would make life easier for the ...
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Why we do 1-1 tutoring sessions in the child's home
In this podcast I explain why we made the decision to do our 1-1 tutoring sessions in the child's home rather than expecting them to travel to us.The easier we can make things for the family, the more likely it is that they will chose y...
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Use your story to grow your tutoring business
Every day someone else makes the decision to start tutoring. Some will be excellent, others will still be learning. But with so many people promoting themselves as a tutor, how can you be the one that stands out as different?Is the answe...
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Tutor the child not the label
This is by no means meant as being derogatory towards getting the support a child needs to help them cope in the education system in life in general. Instead, it is meant as a reminder that behind every label is a child and it is important that...
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6:48
Clara James Tutoring - 14 years in the making
14 years ago, I went to the home of the first person I ever worked with. It was probably one of the most terrifying events I have encountered through work.I’ve told the story many times about the first lesson I ever went to. I was told go t...
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Can tutoring provide a full-time income?
The honest answer is yes, but it isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, commitment, and hard work. There are often adverts popping up on social media explaining how you can tutor from anywhere in t...
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Solving equations with an x on both sides
Recently a few people have asked about how to solve equations with an x on both sides.When I did my GCSEs many, many years ago dad suggested that I imagined a set of scales. Whatever I did to one side, I had to ensure I did to the other sid...
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The hardest part of tutoring
I love tutoring, it has completely changed my life. Not just financially, but also the confidence I have in myself and my abilities. I’m still not an outwardly confident person but I am no longer the timid, quiet person I was before. Through tu...
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My child hates reading!
Why do some children love reading whilst others detest it.Generally speaking, it’s rarely just about not liking books, there’s usually a deeper reason and the word “Hate” can be a cover for feeling overwhelmed, embarrassed, or bored especia...
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Support your child with their times tables - and make it fun
Are you looking to support your child with their times tables in a fun yet effective manner?Listen on.In this podcast we will look at how we learn. How by using a variety of resources we are helping our children to create multiple...
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Untitled Episode
Prior to tonight's workshop I recorded myself as a trial run. In this video we talk about 1. Use Colour and CreativityUse at least 5 colours when revising — it engages more neural pathways and helps you remember.Colourful notes...
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How do we learn?
In this Podcast we explore what I have learned over the years about supporting children with their learning. Learning is unique to each one of us. Yet, there are some principles which we can use to support any child’s education that will prove ...
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How can I support my neurodiverse child through home education
In this podcast we will look at how you can support your home educated child without it becoming a cause of overwhelm for the whole family.Making the decision to support your child’s education at home is a huge decision but at the same t...
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8:26
Supporting your child with their handwriting
I have just put the handwriting bundle live inside the membership group, but I thought I'd share the video with you as there might be some suggestions in there that you would find helpful when working with your own child.Things like ...
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It's ok to explain things differently
One of the comments I think I hear more than any other is that of parents concern that if they explain something differently to how the teacher has explained it, it will just confuse their child further.But I think we all need someone in...
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2 tiny things you can do that will make a huge difference to your tutoring business
I think these two things have been the most powerful things I have done to grow Clara James Tutoring. Neither of them cost anything but will take how you think about your business and those that you work with to a whole new level.What ar...
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Will I confuse my child if I explain things differently to how their teacher explained it?
One of the most common fears I have heard from parents over the past 13+ years, is that if they explain something differently to how their child has learned it at school it will confuse them. But actually, sometimes a different explanation.&nbs...
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8:30
What is the best way to become a tutor: employed, self-employed or franchise?
If you are mulling over the idea of becoming a tutor you might be trying to decide which is the best route to go down: self-employed, franchise, employed?In this article I will try to explain the pros and cons of each approach from what ...
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Supporting Your Child’s Reading—Even When You’re Not a Confident Reader
Welcome back to The Clara James Approach Podcast—I’m Dawn, your host. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how parents who don’t feel like confident readers themselves can still create a supportive, fun, and effective reading environment at...
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How do I choose my niche as a tutor?
Starting out as a tutor can feel overwhelming — should you work with younger children, teenagers, or exam students? Do you stick to your favourite subject, or go where the demand is? In this video, Dawn shares her own journey of starting with p...
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How do I teach my child their times tables (without the tears and frustration)
Struggling to get your child confident with their times tables? In this video, I share fun, practical, and stress-free ways to help them remember their multiplication facts. From games and songs to real-life practice, these ideas will make time...
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Should I pay for resources to educate my child
In today’s world, we’re lucky to have a wealth of free educational resources at our fingertips. A quick Google search or a scroll through Pinterest can reveal thousands of activities, printables, and ideas. So, on the surface, it seems like the...
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