Your child’s marks have slipped. The obvious response is more practice, more worksheets and maybe a private tutor. But if you don’t know where the gap is, extra lessons can be an expensive guess.
There’s a better first step, and it costs nothing.
What a Private Tutor Actually Does
A private tutor works one-on-one with your child to build understanding, not just to repeat what the classroom covered. The best tutors fill the gaps school can’t reach in a class of thirty.
Typically, a tutor will:
- Find the gaps in your child’s understanding
- Teach and practise the skills behind the marks
- Build study habits that last beyond the session
- Report back so you know what’s improving
Why the Visible Problem Isn't the Real One
A child who fails fractions in Grade 6 often missed something in Grade 4. The test shows the symptom. The cause is usually earlier.
The Gap Audit (Our Expert Framework)
The counter-intuitive idea: tutoring isn’t extra practice. It’s detective work followed by repair.
- Gather evidence: Recent tests, homework and any teacher comments.
- Look for patterns: Is it one topic, one type of question or a pace problem?
- Trace it back: Ask which earlier skill this topic depends on.
- Rebuild from the earliest weak point, then move forward.
A tutor who runs this kind of audit in the first session will save you weeks of wasted effort.
When you meet a tutor, ask: What would you do in the first session to find out where my child is stuck? A good tutor has a clear method.
What to Check Before You Say Yes
Whoever you choose, you should be able to answer yes to each of these:
- Identity and police clearance have been verified
- Qualifications match the subject and grade
- Diagnostic approach is clear
- Goals and reporting are agreed upfront
- Estate access is organised before the first session
At Kith, we handle the vetting, and every tutor has matric and degree documents on file.
How to Start Well
- Share recent reports, tests and homework
- Agree one clear goal for the first month
- Ask for a short note after each session
- Book a review at the end of the first month
Frequently asked questions
Ready to Find Your Private Tutor?
The right tutor doesn’t just fill a gap in your diary. They gives your child more knowledge. Join Kith and we’ll match you with a vetted, trained private tutor.
