We align every plan to the National Curriculum and to what your child is being taught at school in Somerset. For secondary students, our local tutors prepare for GCSE and A-Level content and exam technique with boards such as AQA, Edexcel or OCR. For primary pupils, we cover Key Stage 1 and 2 objectives in reading, writing and maths, including SATs-style practice for Year 6. We stay up to date with school term dates and assessment points across Somerset and nearby Bath and North East Somerset so that sessions support homework, upcoming tests and revision at the right time.

It starts with a free consultation. We talk through your child’s goals, subjects, school context and personality. We then match your child with one of our local tutors who fits their learning style. Sessions take place one-to-one at home in Chilcompton or online. After each session you receive a progress report, and we check in regularly to adjust the plan.

Signs your child could benefit include struggling with homework, low confidence, falling behind target marks, or growing anxiety about a subject. If you are unsure, book the consultation and we will give clear, practical next steps.

We create a focused plan that targets the highest-impact gaps in your child’s understanding. Typical support includes:
– Weekly one-to-one teaching on the toughest topics
– Past papers and mark-scheme practice to build exam technique
– A simple revision timetable that fits school and home life
– Regular mini-assessments so you can see progress

Our local tutors help students make meaningful gains through targeted support. Many students improve by one or two marks when they follow a structured plan. We coordinate around school commitments in Midsomer Norton and Radstock and keep parents updated after every session.

Yes. We support Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils across the Somer Valley. Common areas include early reading, phonics, comprehension, spelling, handwriting, number fluency, times tables, problem solving and SATs preparation in Year 6. One-to-one tutoring is shown by the Education Endowment Foundation to deliver an average of five months’ additional progress, which is why families in Chilcompton, Somerset choose targeted primary support to help children catch up and grow in confidence. Sessions are kind, patient and paced to suit younger learners.

Yes. We regularly support pupils with needs such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism and anxiety. We adapt the pace, materials and teaching methods to each learner. Strategies may include multi-sensory resources, chunked tasks, visuals, movement breaks and clear routines. We set calm, achievable goals and keep communication open with parents and, where appropriate, with school staff. The aim is to build confidence first, then stretch learning safely.

Our tutors are carefully selected for subject expertise and the ability to teach one-to-one. Many have classroom experience and degree-level subject knowledge. Every tutor completes a multi-stage interview and reference process. They hold an enhanced DBS check and complete safeguarding training before working with students. Tutor Doctor is a member of The Tutors’ Association. You also have a local team overseeing the match and checking progress, so there is support around your child as well as a great tutor in front of them.

You receive a written session report after every lesson that summarises what was covered, how your child responded and targets for next time. We use short assessments, past paper questions and curriculum checklists to measure understanding. For primary, we track reading accuracy and fluency, key number facts and SATs-style questions. For GCSE and A-Level, we track topic mastery and marks gained on exam-style tasks. We also schedule regular parent check-ins to review progress and adjust the plan. A local parent put it simply: “He’s made further academic progress in a short period of time and gained more confidence in himself.”

Sessions are one-to-one at your home in Chilcompton or online, at times that suit your family. Tutor Doctor Taunton Frome North Yeovil supports nearby areas including Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Westfield, Holcombe, Coleford, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Kilmersdon, Ston Easton, Ashwick, Binegar, Emborough, Buckland Dinham, Leigh-on-Mendip, Cranmore, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, Wells, Frome, Glastonbury, Pilton, Nunney, Wookey and Wookey Hole. We work with families on the Somerset Council side and close to the Bath and North East Somerset boundary.