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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 them develop the skills, resilience and self-belief they need to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

Alongside specialist teaching, we provide comprehensive dyslexia assessments for children and young people.

Assessments are carried out by a qualified specialist teacher and dyslexia assessor and provide a detailed understanding of each learner's literacy skills, cognitive processing and learning profile. Every assessment includes a comprehensive written report with practical recommendations for parents and schools.

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 (SEN)

  • Anxiety or low self-confidence

  • Find attending school challenging

  • 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 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 Maeve

I'm Maeve, the founder of More Than Words Tuition, a qualified teacher and specialist dyslexia assessor based in Shoreham-by-Sea.

I have extensive experience working with children and young people across primary and secondary education, including learners with special educational needs, literacy difficulties and barriers to accessing education.

I hold a Level 7 Diploma in Teaching and Assessing Learners with Specific Learning Differences and Barriers to Literacy, alongside a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

Through More Than Words Tuition, I provide professional diagnostic dyslexia assessments and personalised educational support, working with families, schools and local authorities across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding areas.

My approach is supportive, practical and tailored to each learner, with a focus on helping them develop their skills, confidence and independence.

Our Specialist Team

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

Our confidence-building fitness sessions are delivered by our qualified children's fitness coach through our partnership with Zucapowerfit, allowing us to offer a holistic approach that supports children and young people's academic progress, wellbeing and physical confidence.

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