A free tutoring and homework support program is now underway at Tribe Clubhouse, offering extra help to local students who may be struggling to keep pace at school.
The program has been launched by Amanda, a classroom teacher of 26 years, and Mark, a former teacher aide at Woody Point Special School for 22 years.
“A lot of kids can’t afford professional tutoring, and the free homework help at schools relies on teachers volunteering at the end of the day when they are tired, and the limited time is often not enough,” Amanda said.
“The people who can help at home simply do not have the time to help now because they are all working to make ends meet. Also, modern teaching methods can be hard to comprehend, and parents now simply don’t understand homework that is coming home and can’t help. All these things can be supported during our tutoring sessions.”
Amanda said the idea for the program grew from her observations as a teacher and her studies in psychology, where she noticed an increase in school refusal among young people with learning difficulties.
“I also talk to people in the community and hear their stories about young people and the struggles they face,” she said. “Having a young person who is school-refusing is a very stressful situation for caregivers and often support can be expensive or have a long wait time.”
How the Program Works and How to Join
She said students with special needs in mainstream classrooms often require more individualised attention than schools can provide.
“All schools do everything they can, but money is very tight,” she said. “These students need extra time and conversation to fully grasp the learning concepts.”
Sessions include small groups or one-on-one support, depending on individual needs. Parents can also attend to learn strategies to support learning at home, and younger students can practise reading with Milo, the reading dog.
The program runs on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 4pm. Families can register through the Tribe Clubhouse website or email practicalhelp@myyahoo.com.
“Ideally, I would like to see people who attend sessions become more confident with the schooling process,” Amanda said. “It’s not about going from failing to passing; it’s about small improvements to indicate things are getting better. In my experience, the more they are shown that things are improving, the more they are willing to keep giving it a go.”
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