Current availability (school-day and within AL5 only or via Zoom): Tuesday at 9.15am
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)
- 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 one hour.
- Cost per hour: £55.
This includes the design of a personalised, tailored individual session, bespoke material preparation and production, session delivery and the writing up of notes to gui
Before and after school sessions
Coaching takes place before and after school at Rebecca's home office in Harpenden, AL5.
Sessions last for one hour.
- Cost per hour: £55.
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.)
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 one hour.
Cost per hour:
- £60 for schools within AL5.
- £70 for schools outside of AL5 and within 4 miles.
- £75 for schools within 4-8 miles.
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 or secondary school with whom I have worked for a period of time. Sessions are one hour in duration.
- Cost per hour: £55
New client preparation fee
A one-off charge of £75 is made per new client. This relates to the time necessary to review assessment and school reports, along with other relevant documentation; to liaise with parents and, where necessary, a learner's school to organise information gathering and session logistics; and to consider and design 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 at the end of each month for sessions taught that month. Payment is due within 7 days per my 'Terms and Conditions'.
Our Aim
Our Background and Expertise
Our Aim
Bright Sparks Coaching™ offers private tuition in English and Maths for children from Year 1 to Year 6. English teaching is extended up to, and including, Year 11 students.
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 lea
Bright Sparks Coaching™ offers private tuition in English and Maths for children from Year 1 to Year 6. English teaching is extended up to, and including, Year 11 students.
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.