This is general educational guidance. Check the linked official sources and your child’s school instructions for the applicable syllabus and assessment year.
1. Gather recent evidence
Choose a recent paper, corrections, class materials and one task the student found difficult. Include the original working, not only a clean corrected answer.
For examination support, share the year, subject and syllabus information if known.
2. Write two priorities
Use specific priorities such as ‘understand ratio word problems’ or ‘develop situational-writing points’. Avoid giving the tutor an unranked list of every weak topic.
Ask the student what they would most like to understand. Their answer may differ from the parent’s and is useful diagnostic information.
3. Prepare the lesson environment
For home tuition, use a quiet, well-lit table with the required stationery and materials. For online tuition, test the connection, camera, microphone and method for sharing written work.
Reduce interruptions and let household members know the lesson time.
4. Let the tutor observe independent work
The tutor needs to see where the student pauses, which strategy is chosen and how errors develop. Avoid answering on the student’s behalf during the diagnostic part.
It is reasonable to have a brief parent conversation before or after the lesson while leaving space for the student to work.
5. Agree on the next step
Ask what the tutor observed, which priorities they recommend and what the student should do before the next lesson. Confirm practical details if continuing.
Keep the first plan small enough to review. It can be adjusted after more evidence emerges.