Who This Is For

This service is for children in Bali who are falling behind in school, not because they lack ability, but because they lack the skills, strategies, or support they need to succeed. We work with children who are struggling with literacy, numeracy, organisation, or study skills — children who are capable but underperforming.

We do not diagnose learning difficulties. We do not treat learning disabilities. We do not replace clinical care, assessment, or therapy. We are educators. We teach the skills and strategies that help children learn more effectively.

If your child has been diagnosed with a specific learning difficulty (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD), we can work with them using strategies tailored to their diagnosis. But we do not provide the diagnosis itself.

Signs the Child May Benefit from Learning Support

The children we work with often show one or more of these signs:

Falling behind in class: The child is getting lower grades than expected, despite appearing to understand the content in one-to-one conversation.
Struggling with reading: The child reads slowly, skips words, guesses, or avoids reading altogether. They may have good comprehension when someone reads to them but struggle to read independently.
Struggling with writing: The child has good ideas but cannot get them on paper. Their writing is disorganised, poorly punctuated, and full of spelling errors. They may avoid writing tasks.
Struggling with maths: The child cannot remember number facts, gets confused with place value, or struggles to apply maths to real-world problems. They may have maths anxiety.
Poor organisation: The child loses worksheets, forgets homework, cannot find their pencil, and has a messy desk. They may start tasks but never finish them.
Poor study skills: The child does not know how to revise, take notes, or prepare for exams. They may study for hours but retain nothing.
Low confidence: The child believes they are "stupid" or "bad at school." They have stopped trying because they do not believe they can succeed.
School avoidance: The child refuses to go to school, complains of feeling sick, or has meltdowns before school. This is often a sign that school is overwhelming.

If your child shows two or more of these signs, learning support may help. We do not promise to fix everything. But we do promise to teach skills, build confidence, and give your child a fighting chance.

How Learning Support Works

Learning support is not remedial teaching. It is not repeating the same content more slowly. It is teaching the child how to learn.

What we do:

We assess the child's learning profile: strengths, weaknesses, preferences, and barriers. We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach.
We teach literacy skills: phonics, reading comprehension, spelling strategies, and writing frameworks. We use structured, multi-sensory approaches.
We teach numeracy skills: number sense, calculation strategies, problem-solving, and maths reasoning. We use manipulatives and visual models.
We teach study skills: note-taking, revision strategies, exam technique, time management, and organisation.
We teach executive function skills: planning, prioritising, starting tasks, finishing tasks, and managing distractions.
We build confidence by starting with success and gradually increasing challenge. We celebrate effort, not just achievement.
We communicate with parents and teachers to ensure a consistent approach across home, school, and tutoring.

What we do NOT do:

We do not diagnose learning difficulties. We are not psychologists or medical professionals.
We do not replace school teaching. We complement it.
We do not guarantee specific grades or outcomes. Every child is different.
We do not use unproven methods. We use evidence-based strategies for teaching struggling learners.

Literacy Intervention

Reading and writing are the foundation of learning. If a child cannot read and write confidently, they will struggle in every subject. We teach literacy explicitly and systematically.

Phonics: For children who have missed foundational phonics instruction, we teach synthetic phonics systematically. We cover letter sounds, blending, segmenting, and tricky words. We use decodable books that match the child's phonics level.

Reading comprehension: We teach specific comprehension strategies: predicting, questioning, clarifying, summarising, and inferring. We also teach students to read actively — annotating the text, asking questions, and making connections.

Spelling: We teach spelling rules, patterns, syllables, roots, and prefixes. We do not rely on memorisation. We teach memory strategies for irregular words.

Writing: We teach writing using frameworks and graphic organisers. We break the writing process into steps: planning, drafting, revising, editing. We teach sentence structure, paragraph structure, and essay structure.

Vocabulary: We teach academic vocabulary explicitly. We use word maps, context clues, and morphology to build vocabulary.

Numeracy Intervention

Maths anxiety is common and debilitating. We teach maths in a way that builds understanding, not fear.

Number sense: We teach the meaning of numbers, place value, and the relationships between numbers. We use manipulatives and visual models to build understanding.

Calculation strategies: We teach efficient calculation strategies, not just standard algorithms. We teach mental maths, estimation, and checking.

Problem-solving: We teach problem-solving strategies: understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and checking the answer. We use real-world problems to make maths meaningful.

Fractions, decimals, and percentages: We teach these concepts visually and concretely. We use fraction bars, decimal squares, and percentage wheels.

Maths anxiety: We address maths anxiety by starting with success, using games and puzzles, and teaching growth mindset. We never shame a child for making a mistake.

Study Skills and Executive Function Coaching

Many children struggle not because they lack ability but because they lack skills. We teach:

Organisation: How to keep a tidy desk, use folders, write down homework, and pack a bag. We use checklists and visual reminders.

Time management: How to estimate how long a task will take, allocate time, and use timers. We teach the child to start tasks early rather than leaving them to the last minute.

Note-taking: How to take notes in class, summarise information, and use graphic organisers. We teach Cornell notes, mind maps, and bullet journals.

Revision strategies: How to revise effectively. We teach spaced repetition, active recall, self-testing, and practice papers. We teach the child to revise little and often, not cram at the last minute.

Exam technique: How to manage time, read questions, plan answers, and check work. We use past papers and mark schemes to build exam skills.

Focus and attention: How to manage distractions, use breaks, and maintain focus. We teach the Pomodoro technique, movement breaks, and fidget tools.

Parent Communication and Updates

After every session, the tutor sends a brief WhatsApp message with:

What was covered
What strategies were taught
What the child did well
What needs more work
What the parent can reinforce at home
The plan for the next session

Every four weeks, we send a formal progress report with:

Summary of topics covered and strategies taught
Assessment of progress against goals
Observations about confidence, attitude, and behaviour
Recommendations for the next month
Suggestions for school communication or additional support

What This Is NOT

Learning support does NOT replace:

Educational psychology assessment or diagnosis
Speech and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Medical treatment or medication
School-based special educational needs (SEN) support
Shadow teaching or in-school support (we offer this separately — see /shadow-teacher-bali)

Learning support complements these services. If your child is receiving clinical care or therapy, we can work alongside these services. We are happy to communicate with your child's psychologist, therapist, or school SEN coordinator if you give us permission. But we do not replace them.

FAQ

How do you assess my child's needs?

We start with an informal diagnostic conversation and a few short tasks: reading, phonics, spelling, maths, and writing. We also observe the child's organisation, focus, and attitude. This takes 45-60 minutes. We then write a brief assessment report and propose a tutoring plan.

Which curriculum do you follow?

We support all major curricula: UK National Curriculum, Australian Curriculum, US Common Core, IB PYP/MYP, and Indonesian national curriculum. We match the tutoring to your child's school curriculum.

Can you help my child catch up to grade level?

We cannot guarantee that every child will reach grade level. But we can guarantee that every child will make progress. We set realistic goals and work towards them systematically. Most children make significant progress within 3-6 months of regular tutoring.

How long are sessions?

Most sessions are 60 minutes. For younger children (ages 5-8), we sometimes do 45-minute sessions. For older children (ages 12-16), we sometimes do 90-minute sessions. We adapt the length to the child's attention span and needs.

Do you set homework?

We set short, focused homework (10-15 minutes) to consolidate what was learned in the session. Homework is usually reading, a short writing task, or maths practice. Homework is optional for younger children.

What materials do you use?

Our tutors bring their own materials, including phonics programmes, reading books, maths manipulatives, writing frameworks, and study skills resources. We also use online resources such as BBC Bitesize, Oxford Owl, and White Rose Maths.

Can you support children with diagnosed learning difficulties?

Yes. We have experience working with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, and other learning differences. We adapt our teaching strategies to match the child's needs.

How do you build confidence?

We start with success, praise effort and strategy, teach growth mindset, celebrate progress, and create a calm, low-stress learning environment. We also use games, puzzles, and hands-on activities to make learning fun.

Learning Support Teacher in Bali