About US
Our Background and Expertise
Our Background and Expertise
Our Background and Expertise
Bright Sparks Coaching™, based in Harpenden, is led by Rebecca Goulbourne who has taught in primary schools across KS1 and KS2 and worked extensively with individual learners across KS1, KS2 and KS3.
She is a qualified specialist teacher of children with literacy difficulties and on the register of qualified test users maintained by the
Bright Sparks Coaching™, based in Harpenden, is led by Rebecca Goulbourne who has taught in primary schools across KS1 and KS2 and worked extensively with individual learners across KS1, KS2 and KS3.
She is a qualified specialist teacher of children with literacy difficulties and on the register of qualified test users maintained by the British Psychological Society.
Rebecca is trained to interpret diagnostic assessment reports for the SpLD, dyslexia. She can support parents understanding the nature of tests administered during an assessment, report wording and the implications of findings made within, and as part of, an assessment.
With a keen professional interest in dyscalculia and maths learning difficulties, Rebecca is knowledgeable about how best to support learners in these areas, as well as the tools and techniques that research and experience show are purposeful and valuable.
Her background includes qualifying as a Chartered Accountant before leading learning and organisational development, talent management and diversity and inclusion initiatives for global professional, legal and financial services organisations to improve individual, team and group performance.
Qualifications
- Specialist Teacher (APS certificate number: 21/APS01010)
- British Psychological Society Register of Qualifications in Test Use (certificate number: 219560)
- MSc Organizational Behaviour
- Association of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW)
- BA (Hons)
- Buteyko Method Breathing Instructor (CertBBM)
- Oxygen Advantage Functional Breathing Instructor
Memberships
- British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW)
DBS checked
(Certificate number: 001775260511)
Our Sessions
Our Background and Expertise
Our Background and Expertise
Before and after school sessions
Coaching takes place before and after school at Rebecca's home office in Harpenden, AL5.
Sessions last for 55 minutes.
- Cost per session: £75.
This includes the design of a personalised, tailored individual session, bespoke material preparation and production, session delivery and the writing up of notes t
Before and after school sessions
Coaching takes place before and after school at Rebecca's home office in Harpenden, AL5.
Sessions last for 55 minutes.
- Cost per session: £75.
This includes the design of a personalised, tailored individual session, bespoke material preparation and production, session delivery and the writing up of notes to guide future session design. (Follow-up services such as session summaries, updates and follow-on advice are subject to additional charges and agreed on an individual basis.)
A minimum of five sessions must be booked for a new client. It is not possible to properly understand the key needs of a new client nor to support learning to an appropriate level with fewer sessions.
School day sessions
Sessions can also take place at a learner's school. For example, before school, during the morning, at lunchtime or early afternoon, if a school is willing to meet such a request from a parent and able to provide a suitable, quiet space in which to work. (For schools local to AL5.)
Sessions last for 55 minutes.
Cost per session:
- £75 for schools within AL5.
- £80 for schools outside of AL5 and within 4 miles.
- £85 for schools within 4-8 miles.
A minimum of five sessions must be booked for a new client. It is not possible to properly understand the key needs of a new client nor to support learning to an appropriate level with fewer sessions.
Fee includes session planning and delivery and the writing up of my own notes to guide future session design. (Follow-up services such as session summaries, updates and follow-on advice are subject to additional charges and agreed on an individual basis.)
Virtual sessions
Virtual sessions may be an option for learners in Year 6 with whom I have worked for a period of time or for students at secondary school. Sessions are 55 minutes in duration..
- Cost per session: £75
A minimum of five sessions must be booked for a new client. It is not possible to properly understand the key needs of a new client nor to support learning to an appropriate level with fewer sessions.
New client preparation fee
A one-off charge of £75 is made per new client. This is a minimal charge that does not reflect the time involved in preparing for each new client. This may include, for example, reviewing assessment and school reports, along with other relevant documentation; liaising with parents and, where necessary, a learner's school to organise information gathering and session logistics; and the consideration and design of a new client's initial teaching programme. This charge is added to the first invoice.
Other professional support
For advice, guidance, contributions to diagnostic questionnaires or administration of tests, the cost is based on the hourly rate on a pro-rata basis, plus the cost of any psychometric materials.
Invoicing
Invoices are emailed to parents half-termly in advance for payment within 7 days via bank transfer. Any sessions that are missed or cancelled within the relevant half-term will not be rescheduled nor refunded.
Our Aim
Our Background and Expertise
Our Aim
Bright Sparks Coaching™ offers private specialist teaching services in English and Maths for children from Year 1 to Year 6. English teaching is extended up to, and including, Year 11 students.
We offer a premium, bespoke service. We tailor every single lesson we teach to meet the needs of an individual child or young person. This involv
Bright Sparks Coaching™ offers private specialist teaching services in English and Maths for children from Year 1 to Year 6. English teaching is extended up to, and including, Year 11 students.
We offer a premium, bespoke service. We tailor every single lesson we teach to meet the needs of an individual child or young person. This involves the preparation of a detailed, considered and tailored session plan and the design and preparation of specific, relevant and personalised resources for use during the session. This is a time-consuming and intensive process. We like to think we add tremendous value in every session because of our understanding and experience of how children and young people learn and learn best and due to our insightful observations of a learner as they work with us.
Our mission is to inspire young minds to reach their potential. We love to encourage and support children to demonstrate enthusiasm and be inquisitive about their learning. Our aim is to ensure that each child we work with can harness their strengths and build upon their areas for development to become a confident and capable learner.