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What tutors do
Types of tutoring
How tutoring supports learning
Tutoring for SEND
Working in schools, homes and EOTAS
Safeguarding, quality and professional standards
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What tutors do

Tutors provide personalised, targeted teaching to support children and young people with academic progress, confidence and skill-building.

They deliver one-to-one or small-group sessions in homes, schools, online or as part of EOTAS and alternative provision packages.

Tutors adapt their teaching to the child’s learning style, pace and needs, making education more accessible and effective—especially for pupils who struggle in classroom settings.

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    Types of tutoring

    Tutors may specialise in:

    • Primary tutoring – early literacy, numeracy, phonics, KS1/KS2 curriculum
    • Subject tutoring – English, maths, science, humanities, languages
    • Exam preparation – SATs, 11+, GCSE, Functional Skills, A-level
    • SEND tutoring – autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory needs, SEMH
    • Behaviour- and engagement-focused tutoring – re-engagement, EBSA support
    • Online tutoring – structured remote lessons
    • Vocational and skills tutoring – life skills, employability, creative or technical subjects

    Different tutors use different methods, ranging from structured curriculum teaching to flexible, child-led instruction.

    How tutoring supports learning

    Tutoring can help children:

    • catch up on missed learning
    • build confidence and independence
    • work through difficulties at their own pace
    • prepare for exams with personalised strategies
    • strengthen literacy, numeracy and problem-solving
    • improve organisation, attention and study skills
    • re-engage with education after school avoidance or anxiety

    Tutors provide consistent, focused support that complements school learning or home education.

    Tutoring for SEND

    Tutors often play a key role in education for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

    SEND-focused tutoring may include:

    • adapted, multi-sensory teaching for dyslexia or dyscalculia
    • scaffolded tasks and pacing for ADHD
    • visual supports and structured routines for autism
    • step-by-step teaching for working memory or processing difficulties
    • sensory-friendly approaches
    • supporting emotional regulation and confidence

    Tutors may also implement strategies recommended by therapists, psychologists or SENCOs.

    Many SEND tutors are trained in:
    • autism education
    • dyslexia support
    • literacy interventions
    • precision teaching
    • behaviour and SEMH strategies
    • assistive technology

    They also contribute to EHCP evidence and help deliver parts of Section F provision.

    Working in schools, homes and EOTAS

    Tutors can work in:

    • schools, delivering interventions or catch-up programmes
    • homes, offering quiet, structured one-to-one teaching
    • EOTAS packages, providing core academic instruction
    • alternative provision, supporting re-engagement
    • online platforms, enabling flexible access
    • community settings, such as libraries or youth spaces

    Collaboration is key.

    Tutors often liaise with:

    • teachers
    • SENCOs
    • therapists
    • mentors
    • local authority teams

    They provide progress reports, contribute to reviews and help design personalised learning plans.

    Safeguarding, quality and professional standards

    Tutors must follow strict safety and professional requirements:

    • enhanced DBS checks
    • safeguarding and child protection training
    • adherence to safer-working practice guidance
    • clear lesson planning and recordkeeping
    • professional conduct and boundaries
    • GDPR compliance
    • ongoing training in curriculum and SEN


    Many tutors also have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), specialist qualifications or extensive SEN experience.

    Quality tutoring involves measurable progress, transparent communication and consistent delivery of planned sessions.

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