A child who is not comfortable with their teacher learns less. Listening to their reason helps you decide whether to adjust, or to change.
Step 1: ask the right question
Not “Why don’t you like her?” but “What happens in the lesson that you don’t like?” Then listen.
Step 2: sort the reason
| Reason | Best next step |
|---|---|
| “It’s too hard / too fast” | Talk to the teacher about the pace first |
| “I can’t understand her accent” | Ask the teacher to slow down; change if it continues |
| “He’s too strict” | Share it with the teacher; change if your child stays anxious |
| “I’d feel more comfortable with a woman / a man” | A reasonable request; ask for a change |
| Anything about secrets, private messages or feeling unsafe | Stop lessons and contact the academy immediately |
Step 3: make the change smoothly
- Tell the new teacher what worked and what did not.
- Share your child’s current level so they start in the right place.
- Sit in on the first lesson with the new teacher.
At Bloomtivo
We have both male and female teachers. During the 2 free trial lessons, if your child is not comfortable, we change the teacher and the trial stays free until they are happy. Read our Safeguarding Policy.
Teacher’s tip: do not make your child feel guilty for asking. Children who can say “I’m not comfortable” are safer and learn better.
