Thinking Space for Kids

Founding practice at The Hidden Elm

Specialist tutoring and learning support for children — building confidence, regulation and strong learning habits in a calm, considered space.

Who are we?

A small team that loves helping kids learn.

Thinking Space for Kids was founded by Tamara, an experienced educator with a deep commitment to supporting children who learn differently. Our approach is intentionally different. We create calm, supportive learning spaces where children can slow down, feel successful, and re-engage with learning in a positive way. Sessions are structured and highly responsive, meeting each child at their point of need, wherever that may be.

We focus on building confidence alongside strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, attention, and regulation, so learning feels achievable rather than stressful. Standardised assessments are used to track progress and measure response to intervention over time, ensuring support is effective and continually refined.

Thinking Space for Kids is not about rushing or keeping up. It is about helping children feel capable, understood, and willing to engage, so they leave feeling better than when they arrived and want to come back.

Pricing

Session fees

Individual

$90

Per session

Small group

$55

Per session

Term program

$240

Full term

Our team

Meet the practitioners

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Tamara Carter

Founder & Lead Tutor

Experienced educator and the founder of Thinking Space for Kids. Tamara works one-to-one and with small groups, building confidence, regulation and strong learning habits.

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Nikola Dadds

Tutor

Diploma in Education, currently furthering studies in Early Childhood Education.

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We are hiring!!!

Maths Tutor

Looking for a maths tutor who can assist students up to and including VCE.

Our approach

Evidence-based programs we utilise

We draw on a curated selection of proven, evidence-based programs and match the right one to your child. Learning is not one-size-fits-all — it is personal, purposeful, and paced to fit.

UFLI Foundations
The Writing Revolution
Little Learners Love Literacy
Milo's Resources
Jacaranda Maths Quest 7
Jacaranda Maths Quest 8
Sound Check
Kimochis
Letter Formation
+ More
coming

See it for yourself

What sessions look like

One-to-one and small-group tutoring tailored to each child. Sessions focus on literacy, numeracy and learning skills, alongside the regulation and confidence that help learning stick.

Photos coming soon