Warm, nurturing tuition for curious young minds: small groups and individual sessions, Reception to Year 6, in the heart of Cleckheaton.
Qualified Teacher Status, with a BA (Hons) in English and a PGCE, plus the NPQML middle leadership qualification. Over 30 years of classroom experience behind every session.
An internationally recognised early literacy intervention qualification held by only a small number of teachers in the country.
Dyslexia Level 2 certified. Understanding how differently-wired brains learn, and knowing how to make learning genuinely enjoyable for them.
Supporting children's emotional development and social wellbeing, because how a child feels matters as much as what they learn.
I am also Understanding Autism trained, and insured for public liability and professional indemnity.
"A child who doesn't feel safe, settled and valued simply cannot learn. I make sure every child in my studio feels all three."Helma, Cleckheaton Learning Studio
Specialist support in a warm, unhurried, home-based environment, tailored to every child.
From early letter sounds to fluent, confident reading, plus handwriting, spelling, sentence-building and creative writing. Using evidence-based Reading Recovery approaches tailored to each child's individual needs.
Building strong foundations in early writing, speaking and listening, number, problem-solving and maths confidence, in a relaxed, encouraging environment where mistakes are part of learning.
Specialist teaching approaches for children with dyslexia or other learning differences. Every child here is genuinely understood and genuinely welcome.
Using the THRIVE approach to support children's emotional development alongside their learning, because confidence and curiosity go hand in hand.
Small groups are my preferred model, they bring energy, friendship and shared learning. Where a child needs focused one-to-one attention, individual sessions are available too.
Flexible, child-centred support that complements your home education approach, not replaces it. Home educating families are warmly and genuinely welcome.
I don't just build skills here. I build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning that children carry with them always.
A home-based environment where children feel safe, settled and genuinely cared for from the moment they arrive.
Sessions are relaxed and enjoyable, because the best learning happens when children are happy and engaged.
No one-size-fits-all worksheets here. Every session is thoughtfully adapted to how each individual child learns best.
I support not just academic progress but emotional wellbeing too, drawing on THRIVE principles throughout every session.
Every child feels valued, seen and safe
Reading Recovery, Dyslexia & THRIVE
Personalised to each child's needs
30 years of primary teaching expertise
Whatever your child's needs, background or learning style, there is a place for them with me.
Building the very first foundations of literacy from Reception age onwards
Specialist dyslexia-friendly approaches in a non-judgmental, supportive space
Complementary support that works alongside your home education approach
THRIVE-informed support for children who need extra emotional nurturing
Enrichment and extension for children who are ready to go further
Gentle, encouraging maths support that builds real confidence
Small groups and individual sessions, warm environment, expert teaching. Ask me about current spaces.
I keep my fees simple, fair, and transparent, and my groups small, so every child gets real attention.
Every session is 1 hour.
Small, friendly groups of up to six children, grouped by ability rather than age.
Fully tailored, individual sessions focused entirely on your child.
Flexible, drop-in sessions during the school holidays. Dates are announced ahead of each holiday.
Places are limited to keep groups small and supportive. To book or ask anything at all, just get in touch. I'd love to help.
Shared with permission from families I have worked with.
Helma was an incredible tutor for our son, she really focussed on how he learned and what worked best for him.
My son has come on so much in his education since he’s started his tutoring with Helma. She is an amazing tutor and would highly recommend.
Helma has been a wonderful tutor for our son for several years now. He has flourished in terms of his confidence towards his reading comprehension and also writing. He looks forward to his private sessions each week. Helma is patient and understanding with him and finds topics that he is interested in, which really helps to keep him focussed and engaged.
Our son has dyslexia, and before we started working with Helma, he found reading extremely difficult. He would get frustrated easily, avoid reading altogether, and had very little belief in himself.
Helma understands exactly how dyslexia affects learning. She is endlessly patient and kind, and adapts her teaching style perfectly, breaking things down simply, using clear steps, and always celebrating small wins to keep him motivated.
Thanks to her dedicated support, our son has made wonderful progress. He reads much more fluently, understands what he reads far better, and most importantly, he has grown in confidence.
Helma is exactly the kind of tutor children with dyslexia need. We cannot thank her enough and give her our highest recommendation.
I'd love to hear about your child and answer any questions you have. Fill in the form and I'll get back to you as soon as I can, usually within a day.
Thank you for getting in touch. I'll reply as soon as I can, usually within a day. I look forward to hearing more about your child!
