It starts with a free consultation. We speak with you and your child to understand goals, confidence levels, recent school feedback or mock results, and any learning needs. We note the school and the exam board used for each subject, for example AQA, Edexcel or OCR.

We then match your child with one of our local tutors based on subject expertise, personality fit, learning style, and practical details like your preferred days and whether you want in-home or online sessions. The first session includes light diagnostics so we can build a personalised plan. You have a dedicated local contact at Tutor Doctor East Surrey who checks in regularly and makes sure the match keeps working.

Yes. Our local tutors teach to the National Curriculum at primary and secondary level and align work to your child’s specific exam board and specification. For GCSE and A-Level we routinely support AQA, Edexcel and OCR. For families aiming at Sutton’s selective schools, we prepare students for the 11+ style content that local grammars use, including timing practice and familiarisation with question formats.

We focus on the exact knowledge and exam techniques your child will be assessed on. That means targeted practice, past papers, worked solutions, spaced revision, and clear feedback so students at schools like Wallington County Grammar School or Wallington High School for Girls can apply what they know under timed conditions.

Yes, in selective areas like Sutton we offer tailored 11+ preparation. We cover:
– Core Maths and English at KS2 level
– Verbal and non-verbal reasoning where relevant
– Speed, accuracy and exam timing
– Mock-style practice under timed conditions

Sutton grammar admissions often use a two-stage process with a multiple-choice element followed by a second-stage test. We plan preparation around these formats and the Year 6 test timeline. If you are starting in Year 5, we can build skills steadily. If you are starting later, we focus on the highest-impact topics first. 11+ preparation applies to selective areas only. If you are unsure what applies to your child, ask us during the free consultation.

We support primary pupils through to A-Level across Wallington and nearby areas such as Carshalton, Sutton, Beddington, Hackbridge, Purley, Coulsdon, Croydon, Mitcham and Morden.

Typical subjects and levels include:
– Primary: reading, writing, spelling, phonics, Maths, SATs
– KS3: English, Maths, Sciences, study skills
– GCSE: Maths, English Language and Literature, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science, Geography, History, Spanish, French, Computer Science
– A-Level: Maths and Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Economics, Psychology

If you need a subject not listed here, it depends on tutor availability. Ask in your consultation and we will advise.

After your free consultation, we aim to introduce a suitable tutor quickly. In many cases we can match within a few working days, and the first lesson can follow soon after. Exact timelines depend on subject and your preferred schedule.

Lessons are one-to-one at home or online. Most sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. Many families choose weekly sessions, then add extra time for revision before mocks and final exams. You receive a session report after every lesson so you can see what was covered and what comes next.

We set clear goals at the start, for example moving from a Grade 3 to a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths or rebuilding confidence in KS3 English. Tutors use quick diagnostics, topic checklists and short quizzes to identify gaps. We use past-paper questions and the correct exam-board mark schemes so feedback matches what examiners expect.

Parents receive a written session report after every lesson. Your local Tutor Doctor East Surrey team also checks in and can adjust the plan if school feedback or mock results change. Families in the area have seen strong outcomes. One Wallington parent shared that her son achieved a Grade 8 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature after working with his tutor. Results vary, but consistent one-to-one support and targeted revision make a real difference.

Yes. Many of our local tutors have experience supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and anxiety. We personalise the pace, break tasks into manageable steps, use multi-sensory strategies, and agree simple routines so lessons feel calm and achievable. Where helpful we can align with school targets and, if relevant, EHCP objectives. The exact approach depends on your child’s needs, which we discuss in the consultation.

All tutors go through a multi-stage process that includes interviews, reference checks, subject screening and lesson planning reviews. They hold an enhanced DBS check and complete safeguarding training before working with students. We provide ongoing oversight, collect session reports after every lesson, and remain your local point of contact if anything needs to change. Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association.