We begin with a free consultation for families in Birmingham and Solihull. We listen to your child’s goals, current marks, mock results and any teacher feedback. We also learn about personality, learning style and what has or has not worked before. We then select one of our local tutors who fits on subject expertise and approach. The tutor plans the first lessons around your school’s current topics. Sessions take place in your home or online. After each session you receive a short report so you can see progress from day one, and your local Tutor Doctor team stays in touch to make sure the match continues to work.

Yes. Our local tutors follow the National Curriculum and the schemes of work used by schools across Birmingham District and Solihull. That includes:
– Early reading and phonics in Reception and Year 1 – Key Stage 2 English and maths, including SATs preparation
– GCSE subjects with a focus on syllabus content, revision planning and exam technique
– A-Levels with topic mastery and past-paper practice Tutoring is planned around what your child is doing in class, homework deadlines and upcoming assessments. We also build exam technique, timing and the use of mark schemes.

– Book a free consultation. We discuss needs, goals and availability and answer your questions.
– Personalised plan. We agree clear targets such as confidence, topic gaps, and upcoming exams.
– Expert matching. We introduce a local tutor whose style and subject background fit your child.
– Start at home or online. Lessons are arranged at times that suit your family.
– Ongoing support. You receive reports after every session and regular check-ins from the local team so we can adjust the plan as your child progresses.

You receive a written session report after every lesson. Reports note what was covered, strengths, next steps and any homework or revision tasks. We review progress with you at agreed intervals and track:
– Understanding of key topics
– Past-paper and quiz results
– Working marks where relevant
– Confidence and study habits If school feedback or mock results change, we adapt the plan quickly.

Yes. Many families contact us after mock exam results. We create a focused revision plan that targets the biggest mark gains first. Typical support includes:
– Diagnostic review of mock papers to find quick wins
– Past-paper practice marked to the relevant scheme
– Exam technique, timing and command words
– Knowledge refresh for weaker units
– Half-term and pre-exam revision scheduling Research shows disadvantaged pupils in the West Midlands are nearly two years behind by GCSE on average, which is why targeted, one-to-one support can make a real difference. Book a free consultation and we will map a plan from now to exam day.

Yes. We support pupils from early years through to Year 6 and beyond. Birmingham’s 2022 data showed 62.7% of Reception pupils achieved a Good Level of Development, so early literacy and numeracy support is a priority for many families.
– Primary and phonics: patient, step-by-step lessons that build decoding, fluency, number sense and confidence.
– EAL: vocabulary, phonics, reading comprehension and writing, with clear modelling and lots of practice.
– SEND: calm, structured lessons with visuals, chunked tasks and frequent check-ins. We use strategies that work for your child and can coordinate with your school’s SENCO. Every child is different. We set small, achievable goals and celebrate progress to rebuild confidence.

Yes, where relevant to grammar school areas. Our local tutors prepare pupils for the 11+ with tailored support in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, maths, English and exam technique. We advise starting in Year 5 with a clear plan through to the 11+ test in Year 6. If you are unsure whether the 11+ applies to your family, ask us during your free consultation and we will guide you.

Tutor safety and quality are taken seriously. Our process includes:
– Enhanced DBS checks
– Multi-stage interviews and reference checks
– Safeguarding and child protection training
– Ongoing oversight with session reporting and local team check-ins Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association. If anything is not working, your local team will act quickly to resolve it or rematch.