How to prepare your child for online lessons

Choose a quiet spot with a reliable connection, tell the tutor what your child is struggling with beforehand, and have their books and a pen ready. Afterwards, ask your child to explain what they learned.

Set up

A quiet space, a charged device and a stable connection. Check the camera and microphone before the lesson.

Tell the tutor what matters

Share the topic, upcoming tests and what your child finds hard. A tutor who knows this can go straight to the problem.

Have materials ready

Textbook, homework, paper and a pen. For maths, working on paper that the tutor can see is far more useful than answers alone.

Afterwards

Ask your child to explain one thing they learned. Explaining it back is a good check that it has stuck.

Frequently asked questions

Should I sit in on the lesson?

For younger children it can help at first. Older students often concentrate better with a little privacy, and you can check in afterwards.

What equipment do we need?

A laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and paper for working.

How do I know the lessons are working?

Look for your child explaining ideas in their own words and needing less help with homework over time.

Find a tutor for your child

Book a short video call with someone who has done it. Find a helper on Wizelp.