Play-Based Primary Tutoring Churchdown, Gloucestershire

Where curiosity becomes confidence

Personalised, hands-on tutoring for primary school children with a qualified teacher - warm, supportive sessions that spark curiosity, build confidence and make learning feel possible.

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A pupil working through a hands-on activity at the learning table

A cardboard role-play shop built for a money maths session

Children celebrating together at a Curiosity Classroom group session

Four children proudly showing the cup creatures they made at The Curiosity Classroom

Smiling pupils enjoying a group learning session

A pupil enjoying a creative painting activity

Children playing a phonics game at the learning table

A craft and construction session in full swing

A pupil with a nature-based counting activity in the garden

A pupil reading with colourful learning resources

Hands-on maths resources set out for a session

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Colourful magnetic tiles built during a session

PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦ PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦ PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦ PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦ PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦ PHONICS ✦ READING ✦ WRITING ✦ MATHS ✦ TIMES TABLES ✦ SPELLING ✦ CONFIDENCE ✦ HANDS-ON LEARNING ✦

Kirsty working one-to-one with a pupil at The Curiosity Classroom

Kirsty and pupils giving a thumbs up after a session

A pupil celebrating an achievement at The Curiosity Classroom

A certificate and prize wheel from a Curiosity Classroom session

Our Story

Play-Based Tutoring That Builds Confidence and Makes Learning Feel Possible

At The Curiosity Classroom, I believe that learning should be an exciting adventure! Based in Churchdown and drawing on almost fifteen years as a qualified primary school teacher, I created The Curiosity Classroom to provide personalised, hands-on tutoring for primary school children in a warm and supportive environment. Using a play-based approach, I design engaging learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and support progress in reading, writing and maths. Every child learns differently, so sessions are carefully tailored to each individual, helping them feel successful, capable and motivated to learn.

What makes The Curiosity Classroom special is the genuine connection I build with every child. I don't just teach the curriculum - I nurture curiosity, encourage problem-solving, and help children develop a positive growth mindset. Your child isn't just another student here; they're a young explorer on their own unique learning journey.

My aim is to transform traditional tutoring into something children actually look forward to. Parents often tell me how their once-reluctant learners now arrive excited for their sessions and leave feeling proud of what they have achieved, with growing confidence both academically and personally. If you're looking for more than just academic support - if you want your child to experience the joy and excitement of learning - I would love to welcome you to The Curiosity Classroom.

Kirsty Haines Founder, The Curiosity Classroom

Our Approach

How We Make Learning Meaningful

Three principles that shape the way I support every child.

A session tailored to an individual pupil's interests

Personalised learning resources laid out for a pupil

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Hands-on maths practice shaped around a pupil's targets

No. 01

Learning Shaped Around Your Child

Every child is unique. Sessions are carefully tailored to their individual needs, strengths, interests and learning style, with the right balance of support and challenge.

A learning game in progress at The Curiosity Classroom

A pupil learning through a hands-on game

Practical resources used to make learning playful

A pupil exploring a colourful counting activity

No. 02

Learning Through Play

Games, practical resources and hands-on activities help make learning engaging and meaningful. Children can explore new ideas, practise important skills and develop their understanding without it feeling like more school.

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Effort and progress being celebrated in a session

No. 03

Confidence at the Heart

Children learn best when they feel safe, supported and able to have a go. I celebrate effort and progress, helping children develop confidence, resilience and a more positive relationship with learning.

Interested in Finding Out More?

Every child is different, and finding the right support can feel like a big decision.

If you think The Curiosity Classroom could be a good fit for your child, please complete the enquiry form and tell me a little about them, their needs and the type of support you are looking for.

Once I have received your form, I will be in touch to let you know what availability I have and talk you through the options that may suit your child best. We can then take the next steps from there.

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Tutoring Options

Pick your adventure

After-School Tuition

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One-to-One Tuition

Fun, hands-on sessions personally tailored to your child.

Sessions can focus on specific gaps, confidence, extra challenge or individual learning targets.
Where appropriate, tuition can support targets identified through MyPlans and EHCPs.

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Small-Group Tuition

Fun, collaborative sessions based on year-group objectives.

Groups are kept small so each child receives individual support and appropriate challenge.
Children can build confidence, practise key skills and learn alongside others in an encouraging environment.

Daytime Tuition

EOTAS and Alternative Provision

Personalised daytime tuition for children who may find a traditional school environment difficult to access.

Play-based, hands-on learning to help lower barriers, rebuild confidence and encourage engagement.
Provision can be tailored around EHCP or MyPlan targets and may be funded through a school, the local authority or an EOTAS package.

Home Education

Every family's home education journey is different, and I can become part of that journey in a way that works for you.

Sessions are tailored around your child's individual needs, interests and learning style.
Families can choose the subjects, skills or areas they would like to focus on, while keeping learning practical and enjoyable.

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Holiday Sessions

Fun, one-off learning sessions during the school holidays.

A relaxed and social way to keep learning ticking over and try something new.
No weekly commitment, making them a great way to experience The Curiosity Classroom.

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What Parents Say

Why Parents Choose The Curiosity Classroom

Her teacher has messaged to say the results of the most recent maths test she did has doubled in percentage from last time. You are clearly making an impact on her learning & we can't thank you enough!

A Curiosity Classroom parent

★★★★★ 5.0 Google Reviews 100% recommended Facebook Reviews

He said he enjoyed the session. In all his years of school he has never had a positive word to say about it so you should take this as a huge compliment!

We just can't believe how far she has come over the past year. We truly believe that your support, encouragement, and patience have played such a big part in helping her grow in both her learning and her confidence.

We are extremely happy, our child loves coming to the Curiosity Classroom, they leave the session keen to tell us what they have learnt and how much fun it has been. This style of teaching / learning is great for them. Their confidence is definitely growing, they always come out happy and enthusiastic.

He finds school so hard and doesn't enjoy it and wants it to be fun like you make it as he understands when you explain.

We are really pleased with her progress and that you have understood in such a short time, the areas that she needs help with. She loves the sessions as you know and it's great to see!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The help you've given D has been invaluable. She's grown in confidence, both personally and educationally, since she started with you. There are no words to describe how proud we are of her. Thank you again xxx

My daughter has loved the group sessions she has attended during the holidays. She comes out of Curiosity Classroom excited about what she has learnt. Working in a group sessions suits her personality, as she enjoys learning from others.

He has developed his learning and skills at a much improved rate since attending sessions. Both us and the school have been very impressed by how much he's come on since starting the sessions.

She has made a noticeable improvement, I feel. If she hadn't started 1:1's with you, I really don't know where she would be right now as school don't seem to be able to give her the extra help I feel that she needs.

Thank you so much for everything you've done for her. We can't thank you enough for being such an important part of her learning journey. As a family, we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. ❤️

Inside the Classroom

Learning You Can See - and Hear!

A glimpse of real moments from real sessions, showing how games, practical resources and hands-on activities help to build skills, confidence and a love of learning.