World Tree
A visual skill tree showing progress in reading, writing, language, literature and communication.
Dimmock Tutoring Operating System
DTOS is becoming an educational RPG operating system.
This page shares the vision so families can understand where Dimmock Tutoring is heading. DTOS is still in active development, and the features described here are not yet all available.
The vision
English skills become a world learners can explore.
Grammar Dungeons
Structured SPaG challenges where correct answers help defeat monsters and unlock rewards.
Campaigns
Book-inspired adventures that connect stories, analysis, writing and curriculum skills.
Hero Progress
XP, achievements and clear next steps designed to make progress visible and motivating.
Why build it?
To make intervention feel purposeful rather than punitive.
DTOS is being designed to help learners practise important English skills without feeling defined by a deficit or year-group label. The long-term aim is a platform that can support tutoring, targeted school interventions and guided independent practice.
Development priorities
- SEND-friendly design and clear navigation
- Curriculum-linked activities
- Meaningful progress tracking
- Safe staff and parent oversight
- Age-appropriate game mechanics
Planned journey
From tutoring tool to intervention platform.
Obsidian prototype
Test the systems, content and teaching workflow.
Tutoring web app
Create secure tutor, student and parent experiences.
School intervention edition
Support groups, staff oversight and intervention reporting.
Independent adventures
Develop carefully supervised interactive dungeons and adaptive practice.