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Supporting Every Learner to Reach Their Potential

More Than Words Tuition was founded on the belief that every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face.

We understand that every learner is unique. By recognising individual strengths, identifying barriers and delivering personalised support, we help children and young people develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Learning is about more than academic success. Confidence, wellbeing and physical health all play an important role in helping children and young people reach their potential. By combining specialist educational support with confidence-building fitness sessions, we provide a holistic approach that helps children and young people develop the skills, resilience and self-belief they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Our aim is not simply to improve academic outcomes, but to build confident, independent learners who enjoy learning and believe in their own abilities.

Our Learners

At More Than Words Tuition, we believe that every learner is unique. Some children need support to build confidence, others require specialist teaching to overcome barriers to learning, while some simply benefit from an approach that recognises their individual strengths and interests.

We regularly work with children and young people who have:

  • Dyslexia and literacy difficulties

  • Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

  • Anxiety or low self-confidence

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

  • Gaps in learning

  • Low engagement with education

  • Difficulties with reading, writing or mathematics

  • GCSE preparation needs

  • EHCPs or additional educational support plans

Our holistic approach combines specialist teaching, professional assessment and confidence-building opportunities to help learners thrive academically, emotionally and socially.

For some learners, particularly those experiencing anxiety, low confidence or school attendance difficulties, movement and physical activity can be an effective way to build trust, regulate emotions and re-engage with learning. Our confidence-building fitness sessions can complement educational support as part of a personalised programme tailored to the individual learner.

Meet Our Founder

More Than Words Tuition was founded by Maeve Ryan, a qualified teacher and specialist dyslexia assessor with extensive experience supporting children and young people across primary and secondary education.

Maeve combines classroom experience with specialist training to provide evidence-informed support that is practical, personalised and focused on helping every learner reach their potential.

Her specialist qualifications enable her to identify learning needs, develop effective intervention programmes and provide comprehensive dyslexia assessments alongside tailored recommendations for families and schools.

Our Specialist Team

At More Than Words Tuition, we bring together qualified teachers, specialist tutors and children's fitness professionals who share a passion for helping young people succeed.

Our collaborative approach allows us to support children academically, socially and physically, recognising that confidence, wellbeing and learning are closely connected.

Every member of our team is committed to creating positive relationships, building self-belief and helping learners achieve meaningful progress.