Making Writing Exciting!

The West Sussex English tutor turning reluctant writers into confident storytellers.

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🌟 Remember Your Best Lesson at School? 
I've spent seven years making every lesson feel just like that! Whether your child wants to write about sloths or Minecraft, it always starts with what they love.

🌟 Helping Children Feel Super Confident
Many of my students go on to enter (and even win!) national writing competitions and feel much more prepared for their Year 6 SATs - but don't worry, I dislike dull worksheets as much as you do!

🌟 Twist on the Curriculum

When your child is having this much fun, they'll hardly notice they're boosting their grammar, punctuation and spelling skills too. One thing's for sure, it won't ever feel like just another school lesson!

Logo for HurstWorks Children's Writing Workshop group led by Ryan the Writing Tutor

Would you prefer group lessons?
I've teamed up with Hurstworks in Hurstpierpoint to tutor a children's writing workshop on Wednesdays.
Come and join in the fun!

What Makes Me Tick?

When I was a teaching assistant, I was always amazed by the imagination kids brought to their writing.

The problem is, the curriculum focuses more on tests than creativity, and one in three children aren't gaining the writing skills they need for secondary school and beyond*. 😱

That's where I step in! With my English degree and a passion for storytelling, I'm here to help children become confident and skilled writers - all while having lots of fun!

Portrait of Ryan
Ryan Cannell (that's me!)

*National Literacy Trust, June 2025

Would you like a friendly chat about tutoring?

Torin (Year 6)

Helen, Hurstpierpoint

Year 6 (SATs)

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"We saw a real improvement not only in his skills, but also in his confidence. Ryan's impact has helped turn a boy who hated writing into a published author…" 

Charlie (Year 3 to Year 6)

Claire, Burgess Hill

Year 3 TO Year 6

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"Ryan is patient, fun and explains things and the curriculum in a way that children understand.

Lessons are fun yet informative and our son said he wouldn't have got through his SATs had it not been for Ryan's tutoring and help…"

Ethem (Year 6)

Lala, Online

Year 6 (SATs)

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"Ryan has been a brilliant tutor for my 11 year old son. His lessons are fun and very interactive.

Before working with Ryan, he didn't like writing and couldn't express his thoughts on paper well. 

Now he enjoys writing stories and I enjoy reading them. Thank you Ryan!"

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Watch your child become a confident writer... and love it!