SEN Tutoring for Dyslexic Learners
Strength-led dyslexia tutoring that works with the dyslexic mind, not against it
At SEN Manny Mentor, we do not see dyslexia as something to fix.
We see capable, imaginative young people whose confidence has been worn down by education systems that do not match how they think. Many dyslexic learners arrive frustrated with subjects like English, convinced they are “bad at learning”, or believing school has already decided who they are.
Our SEN tutoring for dyslexic learners starts from a different place.
We look for what comes naturally. How ideas form. How meaning is understood. How creativity shows up long before it ever reaches the page. Dyslexia tutoring becomes about unlocking confidence first, then building skills in ways that finally make sense.
When a learner realises their dyslexia is not working against them, learning begins to shift.
What Dyslexia Tutoring Looks Like
Our SEN tutors begin by understanding how each dyslexic learner processes information.
Some learners think best out loud. Others need audio. Some rely on visuals. Some need time to explore ideas before writing appears at all. Our dyslexia tutoring adapts the format of learning to the learner, not the other way around.
For some students, that might mean scribing together; for others, recording lessons as voice notes or turning texts into visuals.
English may begin through discussion, storytelling, or recorded ideas. Writing might grow from spoken thoughts that are shaped gradually. Reading may begin with audio, with text introduced once meaning feels secure.
Tutoring remains calm, flexible, and quietly enjoyable. Learners are encouraged to explore ideas without fear of getting it wrong. Over time, skills develop alongside confidence rather than replacing it.
This is SEN tutoring that feels digestible and genuinely within reach.
Why Families Choose SEN Manny Mentor
Families come to SEN Manny Mentor when their child feels unseen by school.
They know their child is capable, but rigid teaching and constant pressure have chipped away at confidence. Our SEN tutors understand that dyslexia affects more than literacy. It affects how a young person sees themselves and their confidence in trying again.
We support dyslexic learners who may also be autistic, ADHD, PDA, or anxious. Dyslexia tutoring is always shaped around the whole learner, not just reading and writing.
Parents often tell us the biggest change is emotional. Their child stops dreading sessions. Engagement returns. Confidence settles back in.
Real Progress, Real Change
From Dreading English to Achieving a Grade 7
- CMR, Parent
“When we first reached out, our son was in Year 10 and completely shut off from English. He would always say how much he hated it. With his Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism, he just didn’t feel like the subject was made for him.
He loved maths, physics, and computer science, but English felt impossible. What changed everything was Faisal at SEN Manny Mentor sitting down with him, understanding how his brain works, and reminding him of the strengths in how he thinks.
The first thing Faisal did was go back to what our son used to enjoy — creative writing — and slowly, the pressure around the subject started to lift.
Over time, the relationship grew and so did his confidence. They worked together on his GCSE coursework, draft after draft, in a friendly way that felt motivating and manageable.
When he finally submitted his work, it left the English department genuinely surprised. He achieved a Grade 7 (A) in his coursework and a 7 in his final exam, despite being predicted a 3.
It wasn’t just a win on paper. It was a turning point in how he sees himself.”
Subjects We Support Through Dyslexia-Friendly SEN Tutoring
We offer 1:1 SEN tutoring for dyslexic learners up to GCSE level, including:
English
Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Alongside academic subjects, many learners thrive when curiosity is allowed space. Dyslexia tutoring sessions may also include areas such as coding, AI, photography, animation, business ideas, or mythology, where dyslexic thinking often shines.
Our SEN Tutoring Experience
Our team brings experience from SEN schools, home education, and EOTAS provision across London, Hertfordshire, and the UK.
Much of our SEN tutoring work involves dyslexic learners who lost belief in themselves through repeated mismatch with education. Over time, we developed dyslexia tutoring approaches that rebuild confidence, while keeping learning clear and engaging.
Support is always held by a wider team who reflect together and adapt as learners grow. Nothing is static. Nothing is forced.
Dyslexia Tutoring for EOTAS and Home Education
We provide dyslexia tutoring as part of EOTAS and home education support.
Each SEN tutoring plan is shaped around EHCP outcomes while staying responsive to how the learner engages day to day. Some learners are reconnecting with education after time away. Others are preparing for GCSEs through bespoke, flexible pathways.
Learning remains calm and feels relevant to the learner.
Explore Our Specialist Tutoring
Every learner learns differently. Explore how SEN Manny Mentor personalises SEN tutoring.
Next Steps
If your child is dyslexic and needs bespoke tutoring that builds confidence and works with their strengths, we can help.
Use the contact form to begin.
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