Portrait of Sophie Birchenall, GCSE and KS3 English tutor helping students in Didsbury with reading, writing and exam skills.

ADHD-Friendly English Tuition

Fast-paced, engaging support for Chorlton, Withington, Burnage and beyond…

Sophie is a qualified SEN teacher with years of success helping ADHD students; her methods draw on proven, research-based attention-building strategies. Her dynamic English tutoring sessions harness energy and creativity, keeping attention high with varied tasks and timed challenges that build real exam skills.

How Sophie keeps focus and momentum

  • Short, varied tasks: switch between reading, discussion and quick writing bursts.

  • Timers and movement breaks: clear countdowns, reward pauses, fidget-friendly options.

  • Active learning: story games, verbal planning, flashcard sorting, brainstorming walls.

  • Visual organisers: checklists, cue cards, colour codes for memory and organisation.

  • Immediate, specific praise: celebrate effort, creative ideas and each small win.

From 11 Plus foundations to GCSE essay planning, Sophie channels ADHD strengths into structured, confident performance.

Schedule a call to talk about how she can help your child thrive in English: click the button below.