Navigating the education system can be overwhelming.
At Primary Pathfinders, we are here to help make it easy for you. We provide personalised support, advice and guidance to empower you and your child.
Our aim is to help your child reach their potential through tailored assistance and expert mentorship.
We are committed to providing you with unwavering support, expert advice and a non-judgmental approach.
We can help you to...
Support your child’s mental health
and wellbeing
Make links to their learning and the curriculum through fun activities
Clarify the assessment process to maxmise your child’s potential
Make homework an enjoyable experience for everyone
Support your child to develop positive and healthy friendships with their peers
Understand the primary curriculum to inspire and empower your child
Understand online safety to ensure your child stays safe when using the internet for education
Ensure smooth transitions between years, teachers or schools when things change
Boost your child’s reading skills to increase their potential in
all subjects
Guide and support your SEND journey with advice and guidance
Decode your child’s reports so you understand what they are really saying
We can support and guide you with educational topics
Is the 11+ the right decision for my child?
There are so many new ways of teaching Maths! Can you support us with these methods?
Communicating with my child’s teacher is difficult .
Any ideas?
Help! My child won’t read. What books should I recommend?
SPAG, SATS, VIPERS, what do all the acronyms mean?
How do I keep my child safe online?
What are the best educational apps and websites?
My school wants to assess my child for special needs- what does this mean?
How do I help my child achieve targets set in their report?
About us
I’m Gail, owner of Primary Pathfinders, an experienced Primary School Teacher and parent with over 25 years working in the education system.
My Journey
I graduated from Warwick University in 2000 with a BA (QTS) Education with Maths and started teaching in London. I have had a variety of roles including class teacher, SATS booster leader, intervention teacher, SATS marker and computing specialist teacher. Over the years I have developed interests in child development, computing, behaviour, mental health, wellbeing and learning styles.
I owned a successful tutoring agency which gave me an excellent insight into helping parents achieve the best for their child. Having navigated the education system as a parent and teacher I have an in depth knowledge of how the education system functions from both perspectives.
I love being a teacher and the joy of teaching is rewarding. However, as a class teacher there was inadequate time during parent meetings to advise and support parents to maximise their child’s potential.
That is how Primary Pathfinders was created. We want to help parents and children have a happy, successful and well rounded journey through our education system.
Inspiring POTENTIAL
- 1 coaching session at a time to suit you
- Session summary and helpful resources
- Personalised advice to suit you and your child
- Goal setting and top tips to drive and celebrate success
- Topics covered include the curriculum, homework, report decoding, mental health, online safety and more!
£125
Promoting POTENTIAL
- 3 coaching sessions at a time to suit you
- Session summaries and helpful resources
- Personalised advice to suit you and your child
- Goal setting and top tips to drive and celebrate success
- Topics covered include the curriculum, homework, report decoding, mental health, online safety and more!
£345
We provide tutoring services to support your child to reach their full potential.
- Enjoyable, interactive, and hands-on lessons
- Customised to match your child's unique learning styles
- Encouraging and supportive atmosphere
- Emphasises growth and boosting confidence
- Suitable for KS1 and KS2 levels
- SATs exam readiness
- Maths
- Reading, writing, spelling, and SPAG
- In-person (near N12 0NY) or online
Experience and proven techniques that work
Listening to parents
and personalising
advice
Empathy and support
in a non judgemental
way
Reviews
Gail has helped both myself and my child as we move through the KS2 syllabus and towards secondary school. From decoding spag and helping with maths homework to helping my child build confidence in her own abilities; Gail's down to earth, fun and positive approach to learning has been invaluable! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking to understand the education system and support their child through what can be a very stressful time.
Philippa S
Gail’s expertise in teaching and her understanding of the school system makes her a superb support for any parent. I have learnt a considerable amount from her, especially when trying to translate teacher talk in reports into layman's terms. Her guidance, hints and tips are second to none.
Viki S