Steady Steps Learning
Specialist Teaching for Dyslexia
Literacy and Learning Confidence
Building confident readers, writers and learners
What I Offer
I provide specialist teaching and initial literacy assessment for children, young people and adults who are experiencing difficulties with reading, spelling, writing and learning confidence, including dyslexia and literacy-related learning needs.
An initial literacy assessment identifies strengths and areas of difficulty and helps inform an individual learning plan. This assessment is used to identify learning needs and plan targeted support. It is not a formal diagnostic assessment for dyslexia.
Formal diagnostic assessment for dyslexia/SpLD will be available following completion of specialist assessor qualification.
I also offer structured support in primary maths, particularly where literacy difficulties are affecting understanding, confidence or progress.
My approach is calm, structured and tailored to each learner, helping children make meaningful progress while rebuilding confidence and independence.
Is This Support Right for Your Child, Young Person or You?
You may be concerned if your child or young person:
• Finds reading slow or effortful
• Struggles with spelling despite regular practice
• Avoids writing or feels anxious about literacy tasks
• Has low confidence in learning
• Has been identified as dyslexic or is experiencing literacy-related difficulties
• Finds maths word problems difficult to understand
• Struggles to remember number facts or follow multi-step methods
• Is not making the expected progress in school
If this sounds familiar, specialist support can help children and young people develop confidence, independence and more effective learning strategies.
About Me
I am a fully qualified and GTCS-registered primary teacher with extensive experience across class teaching, Support for Learning and school leadership roles.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with children, young people and adults who experience difficulties with literacy and learning confidence. I understand how frustrating this can feel for both learners and families and the importance of providing the right support at the right time.
I hold a Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching for Literacy-Related Difficulties and am currently studying for a professional diploma to become a specialist assessor of dyslexia/SpLD (specific learning difficulty).
I also support Initial Teacher Education at the University of Stirling, helping to support and develop future teachers while ensuring my own practice remains current, reflective and evidence-informed.
My aim is to provide structured, compassionate support that helps children and young people build skills, confidence and a more positive sense of themselves as learners.
Understanding Tuition Fees
Parents often ask how specialist literacy support compares with general tutoring.
General primary tutor
Homework help and general curriculum support
Typical fee range: £25–£40 per hour
Experienced qualified teacher
Targeted curriculum teaching
Typical fee range: £35–£50 per hour
Specialist literacy/dyslexia support
Structured literacy support, individual planning and targeted teaching
Typical fee range: £40–£60+ per hour
Steady Steps Learning is currently offering an introductory rate of £30 per 50-minute one-to-one session for a limited number of pupils while local provision is being established.
This reflects a commitment to making specialist support accessible for local families while maintaining a structured and individualised teaching approach.
Fees for new pupils may increase once introductory places are filled.
A small number of reduced-fee places may also be available. Please feel welcome to enquire in confidence.
Sessions
One-to-one specialist tuition
After-school appointments
Delivered in a quiet, suitable professional setting within the local area
PVG Scheme membership held
Sessions are not delivered in pupils’ homes.
Progress is reviewed every six weeks to ensure support remains appropriate and effective.
Limited daytime appointments may also be available for adult learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages do you work with?
Primary school-age, young people and adults where literacy difficulties continue to affect learning or the workplace.
Do you diagnose dyslexia?
I provide specialist teaching and initial assessment to identify strengths and difficulties. A full diagnostic assessment will be available following completion of specialist assessor qualification.
How long will my child or young person need support?
Many families begin with a 6-week block followed by review. Some children require short-term support; others benefit from longer-term structured intervention.
How quickly will we see progress?
Children often show early gains in confidence within the first few weeks. Secure literacy progress develops steadily through consistent teaching.
How do I arrange a session?
Please get in touch by email or complete the form below to arrange an informal conversation or book an initial assessment session.
Contact
To register interest or arrange an informal discussion, please complete the enquiry form or contact me directly: