Kate Coldrick – Literacy Tutor, Educational Writer & Resource Creator

Official website of Kate Coldrick – UK-based literacy tutor, educational writer, and creator of inclusive English and literacy resources for Functional Skills learners, GCSE students, and neurodivergent learners.

About My Work

I am an experienced literacy tutor based in Woodbury in Devon with over 25 years of teaching across mainstream schools, specialist settings, and private tuition. I specialise in helping children, young people, and adults build confidence in reading, writing, spelling, and communication skills. Alongside my work as a tutor and educational writer, I also run Neurodiversity Learning Support Consultancy, offering tailored support for families choosing home education.

I specialise in supporting:

  • Primary literacy (phonics, early reading, handwriting, KS1–2 English)
  • Secondary literacy (KS3, GCSE English Language, revision strategies)
  • Functional Skills English (Entry Levels 1–3, Levels 1 & 2)
  • Neurodivergent learners, including autistic students and those with dyslexia
  • Adult learners returning to study or seeking workplace literacy skills

Tutoring with Kate Coldrick

Whether you need one-to-one support for yourself or your child, I offer personalised tuition designed to build literacy skills step by step. Lessons are held in Woodbury, Devon, with flexible times Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm, during term time and holidays.

Research shows that improved literacy skills lead to higher self-esteem, better education outcomes, and stronger career prospects. My teaching style combines practical strategies with empathy and patience, ensuring that learners can progress at their own pace.

Published Books by Kate Coldrick

I have a growing collection of structured English workbooks and books available on Amazon. These include resources for Functional Skills English, descriptive writing, morphology and word study, alongside my creative/literary writing project On the Skyline: Women Rewritten.

My latest workbook, Understanding English Through Word Parts, focuses on Anglo-Saxon, Latin and Greek word parts for vocabulary, spelling and reading. Like my other English resources, it is designed to support students who benefit from clear explanation, modelling, step-by-step guidance and manageable practice.

You can view my published books on Amazon, including Understanding English Through Word Parts, The Structured Descriptive Writing Workbook and my Functional Skills English writing workbook.

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