MA, PGCE Primary Education

Clare Rimmer

Centre Director of On Target Tuition Lisburn. We tutor children aged 6 to 16 in English and Maths. Specialties: Transfer Test, GCSE English and Maths, Dyslexia Support, Reading, Spelling, Writing,Comprehension, Primary and Secondary Maths.

My Blogs

Your Kids Education

My child is falling below average. What can I do to help?

Created on: Monday, 25 September 2017 Clare Rimmer

Every year our children are put through standardised tests that allow teachers and parents to compare students against children of the same age in the general population. What parents are normally provided with is an indication of where...

Your Kids Education

Who is responsible for helping my child prepare for the Transfer Test?

Created on: Monday, 18 June 2018 Clare Rimmer

This year’s Primary 6 children who wish to gain entry to one of Northern Ireland’s 63 selective grammar schools are already well in to their preparations for the November tests. As any parent who has already been through the process will...

Your Kids Education

Advice and Guidance on your child's transfer test

Created on: Wednesday, 14 June 2017 Clare Rimmer

Our resident Educational Expert, Clare Rimmer answers a Mums question about the transfer test (or 11 plus). If you're confused or worried about the transfer test and how your child will cope, this advice will help you and your child prepare as...

Your Kids Education

Choosing a tutor for your child – what questions should I ask?

Created on: Thursday, 08 June 2017 Clare Rimmer

After taking some time out of teaching after having my second child I decided the time was right to get back to doing the job I love – tutoring and running our successful tuition business with my husband Martin. I began the search for the...