English in the primary years isn’t just another subject, it’s the foundation that shapes how children learn everything else. At this stage, students are building the core skills that support all future literacy: vocabulary, phonics, sentence structure, and the confidence to express themselves. When these early building blocks aren’t fully understood, the difficulties show up quickly and often spill into other subjects.

As students move through primary school, reading shifts from sounding out words to understanding increasingly complex ideas. A child who struggles with comprehension will feel it not only in English class but also in math word problems, science explanations, and all types of readings. Strong literacy is the pathway to accessing the whole curriculum and doing well in all subjects, both in primary and carried on into high school.

Tutoring adds value by giving children the focused attention they rarely get in a busy classroom. A tutor can slow down, target a specific skill gap, and offer immediate and tailored feedback something that is proven to speed up progress far more efficiently than general classroom instruction. This targeted support also builds confidence. When students feel capable and confident, they participate more, take academic risks, and stop avoiding reading, spelling or comphrension activities.

Mmost importantly, early support prevents long-term learning struggles. Entering secondary school or even just the grade above with weaker English skills makes every subject harder and increases stress. Addressing issues in the primary years ensures that students step into later schooling prepared rather than overwhelmed, securing academic success from a young age!

Daniella Antoun