The Qualified Tutor Podcast

The Qualified Tutor Podcast

By Julia Silver BA, QTS, NPQHEducation
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The Qualified Tutor Podcast episodes

  • How can we better support our SEND students in Education?

    How can we better support our SEND students?

    Join us on this live event with our QT Members in the panel discussing how they support SEND students, and the strategies we can implement as educators.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

    49 min
  • Unlocking the Power of Authentic Tutoring with Emma Harper

    In this episode, we spotlight Emma Harper of Core Plus Tuition, who shares her transformative approach to tutoring, emphasizing honest relationships with parents and a holistic focus on students. Emma's journey from teacher to business owner is inspiring and full of practical insights for parents and tutors alike.

    🎙️ Introduction and Emma's Journey (00:15 - 03:48)

    Julia Silver introduces Emma Harper from Core Plus Tuition. Emma recounts her journey from being a teacher to founding Core Plus Tuition, where she has been tutoring for 17 years. Established in 2020, Core Plus Tuition offers tutoring in maths, English, and science, both online and in-person.

    🔍 Core Plus Tuition's Unique Selling Proposition (USP) (03:48 - 05:26)

    Emma highlights the importance of building relationships with families based on honesty. She discusses her commitment to focusing on the whole child, not just academic results, sharing a personal story about her husband who succeeded without passing his GCSEs.

    📞 Honest Conversations with Parents (05:26 - 07:49)

    Emma delves into the significance of having honest conversations with parents about their child's progress. She shares an experience where a parent thanked her for candidly discussing their child's likelihood of failing an exam, underscoring the importance of trust and integrity in her tutoring approach.

    👧 Building Confidence and Resilience in Students (07:49 - 10:46)

    Emma discusses her focus on building children's confidence and resilience. She explains the importance of making exams meaningful experiences and her goal of creating happy, confident, and resilient students.

    📚 Flexible Tutoring Approaches (10:46 - 17:56)

    Emma shares an example of a student lying down during online tutoring sessions and still making progress, illustrating the flexibility tutors have compared to classroom teachers. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to each student's unique needs.

    🌐 Parents Navigating School Facebook Group (23:02 - 25:42)

    Emma introduces her new project, a Facebook group called 'Parents Navigating School'. This group aims to help parents understand school policies and procedures, and Emma invites parents to join via Facebook or the Core Plus Tuition website.

    📅 World Tutors Day and Future Plans (25:42 - 28:58)

    Emma and Julia discuss the importance of World Tutors Day. Emma is scheduled to participate in a session with Rachel Vecht about positive parenting. Julia emphasizes the role of tutors in creating a trustworthy and hopeful education system.


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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

    29 min
  • Rachel Vecht from Educating Matters on Positive Parenting

    In this insightful episode, we wrap up our live sessions for World Tutors Day with a special focus on positive parenting and communication strategies. We’re joined by Rachel Zecht, a former teacher and founder of Educating Matters, who shares her journey and valuable insights on empowering parents and motivating children.

    👋 Introduction and Background (00:00 - 04:18)

    Rachel shares her journey from being a teacher to founding Educating Matters, emphasizing the crucial role parents play in children's education.

    🏢 Corporate Context and Parenting (04:19 - 08:39)

    Rachel discusses her experience speaking to corporate audiences about parenting, highlighting fundamental communication skills and the importance of building relationships.

    📚 Tutoring and Motivation (08:40 - 17:03)

    The conversation turns to motivating students within the context of tutoring and parenting. Rachel shares strategies for providing feedback to children, including the importance of self-assessment and focusing on strengths before addressing mistakes. The episode also explores the role of tutors in bridging gaps between parents, schools, and children.

    🤝 Educational Alignment and Resources (17:04 - 24:38)

    Rachel underscores the importance of alignment between parents, tutors, schools, and the child's needs. She offers strategies for parents to influence schools and advocate for their children. Rachel also introduces the resources available through Educating Matters, such as online courses and newsletters, to support both parents and tutors.

    🎓 Transforming Parenting: A Conversation with Rachel Zecht

    We delve deeper into Rachel's journey, reflecting on her childhood aspirations and the pivotal moments that led to the creation of Educating Matters. Rachel discusses her transition from teaching to offering seminars and training sessions, highlighting the unique approach of reaching busy professionals and the importance of communication and positive reinforcement in child development.

    💬 The Role of Positive Communication in Parenting and Tutoring

    Rachel emphasizes the transformative power of effective communication in all relationships, whether between parent and child, teacher and student, or tutor and learner. She discusses the importance of creating supportive environments where children feel valued and encouraged to express themselves.

    🔗 Building Bridges: Parent-School-Tutor Alignment

    Central to Rachel's approach is fostering alignment between parents, schools, and tutors to create a cohesive support system for children. She acknowledges the challenges parents face when advocating for their child's educational needs and encourages a collaborative approach to finding solutions.

    🎯 Motivating Students: Strategies for Success

    Rachel shares strategies for motivating students by recognizing and reinforcing their strengths. She encourages parents and tutors to start conversations by asking children to reflect on their achievements, promoting self-awareness and confidence, and helping them view challenges as opportunities for growth.

    📈 Empowering Parents and Tutors

    Educating Matters offers a wealth of resources, including online courses, newsletters, and blogs, to help parents and tutors navigate the complexities of child development and education. Rachel's platform fosters a community of shared experiences and insights, contributing to positive outcomes for children.

    💡 Conclusion

    Rachel Zecht's journey from teacher to parenting advocate highlights the profound impact of personalized, relationship-centered education. Through Educating Matters, Rachel continues to empower parents and tutors, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in nurturing children's potential. As we conclude World Tutors Day, Rachel's insights remind us that effective education is a collective effort, thriving on understanding, communication, and a shared commitment to empowering the next generation.

    25 min
  • Jacqueline McGill from Pursuit of Wisdom discusses Coaching Kids for World Tutors Day

    In this special episode celebrating World Tutor's Day, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jacqueline McGill, an experienced coach for children and adults. Join us as we explore her transition from teaching to coaching and the significant impact she's making in the realm of mental health.

    🌍 World Tutor's Day Introduction (00:10 - 01:34)

    We kick off the episode with a celebration of World Tutor's Day and introduce Jacqueline McGill, whose adaptability and passion for tutoring have driven her remarkable career.

    📚 Jacqueline's Journey (01:47 - 04:01)

    Jacqueline shares her 24-year background as a teacher, her personal struggles with dyslexia, and her dedication to special educational needs. We also learn about her collaboration with her sister Lorna, an occupational therapist, and how her observations of changes in children's confidence and compassion led her to coaching.

    🧠 Coaching and Mental Health (04:04 - 09:08)

    The discussion shifts to the benefits of coaching and the importance of addressing mental health positively, likening it to physical health. Jacqueline emphasizes the need to support children's mental health proactively.

    📖 Wise My Size Resources (09:10 - 12:50)

    We delve into the development of Wise My Size resources, starting with storybooks designed to support children's mental health. Jacqueline introduces the first book, 'The Worry', and discusses the creative methods used to tackle mental health issues, leading to the expansion of the series and the training of new Wise My Size coaches.

    👨‍👩‍👧 Personal Endorsement and Application (12:54 - 17:37)

    Julia offers a personal endorsement of Wise My Size resources, highlighting the importance of asking for help and normalizing mental health support. The application of these resources within the PSAG curriculum is discussed, along with the different types of mistakes and their impact on children.

    🏫 Coaching Adults vs. Children (17:59 - 22:45)

    We explore the differences between coaching adults and children, noting that children often lack deep-rooted limiting beliefs. The episode covers how Wise My Size resources are beneficial for both demographics and the significance of play in coaching and mental health.

    🎨 Creativity and Play (22:46 - 26:54)

    Jacqueline discusses the crucial role of creativity and play in mental health, encouraging adults to engage in play and including parents in family coaching sessions. The involvement of children in developing Wise My Size resources is also highlighted.

    🎓 Getting Involved with Wise My Size (26:59 - 29:12)

    Learn how teachers and tutors can use Wise My Size resources to navigate academic and emotional challenges. We provide contact information for those interested in getting involved and share details about the next cohort starting in October.

    💡 Closing Remarks (29:13 - 30:31)

    We wrap up the episode with an acknowledgment of the challenges faced by the tutoring profession and a heartfelt encouragement to nurture oneself and students.

    Tune in to hear more about Jacqueline McGill's inspiring journey and how Wise My Size is making a difference in children's and adults' mental health.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

    31 min
  • Building Relationships with Students as a Tutor

    In this episode, we welcome our QT Members to join us on a peer-led discussion to focus on how to build effective relationships with our students as tutors.

    This is such an important aspect of our tutoring journey, and we loved speaking with tutors to share their own stories, advice and experiences in how they have built strong relationships with their students and parents.


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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, ⁠here⁠.

    55 min
  • Tutoring Isn't Lonely Anymore

    If you are running a tutoring business either as an independent tutor or growing with multiple tutors, it can feel lonely.


    In this session, we discuss how we can make our experiences as tutors more community-led and less lonely.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, ⁠here⁠.

    1 hr 16 min
  • Growing Your Tutoring Business for the Next Academic Year

    In this sneak peek of our Tutoring Business Club for World Tutors' Day on 2nd July, Odette discusses the tools, systems and strategies tutoring businesses can take to encourage business growth for the next academic year.

    Listen to this episode with your notebook handy - we promise you that you'll be learning some excellent ways to grow your tutoring business.

    Want to join us for additional learning?

    Our Tutoring Business Club is held once a month for our members and visitors to access essential training, networking opportunities, and professional development. It is included in our business membership as yet another benefit of being a part of our community.

    Find our upcoming sessions and book your place to join us, here.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, here.

    1 hr 20 min
  • Quality Tuition Centres with Arthur Ponsonby of Right Tuition | World Tutors' Day Discussions

    Happy World Tutor's Day! On this special occasion, we are thrilled to present our second live conversation on LinkedIn, featuring the exceptional Arthur Ponsonby from Right Tuition. Over the past few months, Arthur and I have enjoyed insightful discussions, consistently finding ourselves aligned in our views and passions for education. Today, I am eager to delve into our conversation and explore Arthur's journey and philosophy in the tutoring world.

    Arthur began his career as a primary school teacher, a role that provided him with invaluable training. However, he soon realised that the traditional school setting did not align with his character and aspirations. Arthur shared, "The setting of a school is very particular, and that doesn't necessarily gel with people with lots of character flaws, such as myself. Don't respond well to authority, don't respond to a rules-based system."

    Arthur's tuition centres are more than just places of learning; they are buzzing hubs of activity where pupils, parents, and teachers interact closely. The centres operate after school during the week and on weekends, creating a lively and engaging environment. Arthur emphasises the importance of social interaction and fun in learning. He believes in a balance between structured education and the freedom for teachers to teach creatively.



    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, on our website.

    31 min
  • How to Effectively Use Gap Year Tutors with Anne Morris from YipiYap | World Tutors' Day Sessions

    July 2nd marked World Tutors Day, a special occasion to celebrate the dedicated professionals who shape minds and inspire learning. This year, we had the pleasure of starting our day with Anne Morris, the founder of Yipiyap, a tutoring service that pairs near-peer tutors with students in need.

    Anne’s journey to founding Yipiyap is an inspiring tale of passion and perseverance. A former secondary school maths teacher, Anne transitioned into accounting before starting her family. Her return to the workforce was driven by a desire to address the numeracy standards in the UK. She spotted an opportunity to bring tutoring into classrooms, not as private sessions but as integrated support within schools.

    Her innovative idea was simple yet powerful: recruit highly academic gap-year students to serve as tutors in schools. This approach, unheard of in 2012, has grown substantially. Starting with just two tutors, Yipiyap now employs around 92 tutors, all committed to improving students’ academic performance.

    Join us in this discussion as we share insights, success stories, the future, and how near-peer tutors can be particularly effective with students retaking their GCSEs.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, on our website.

    31 min
  • MOSCOW - Must Haves, Could Haves and Won’t Haves Model | Love Tutoring Podcast

    Join us for an engaging QT Conversations session on the MOSCOW Model - Must Haves, Could Haves, and Won't Haves. In this interactive online discussion, we'll explore this powerful prioritization technique commonly used in project management and product development.

    Facilitated by Julia Silver, Founder of Qualified Tutor, this session will provide insights into how the MOSCOW Model can be applied in educational settings to effectively prioritize tasks, resources, and objectives. Whether you're a tutor, educator, or involved in educational leadership, this session offers practical strategies for decision-making and resource allocation.

    About QT Conversations:

    QT Conversations is a platform for insightful discussions, workshops, and events, designed to foster collaboration and learning within the education community. Through our sessions, we aim to empower tutors and educators with the knowledge and tools to thrive in their practice and make a positive impact on student learning.

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    Qualified Tutor was born out of a need for community, connection and collaboration opportunities for tutors by Julia Silver. This has flourished into a way for tutors globally to connect with their peers, access professional development, and grow their own tutoring businesses no matter the stage they are at in their tutoring.

    Find out more about how you can become a QT Member, on our website: https://www.qualifiedtutor.org/membership-for-tutors/

    50 min

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