It starts with a free, no-obligation consultation. We talk through your child’s goals, recent school feedback, mock results or reports, any worries about the 11+ or GCSEs, and what has or has not worked before. We also ask about learning style, personality, preferred days and whether you want in-home or online sessions. We then match your child with one of our local tutors who fits their subject needs and how they like to learn. You receive a clear plan with priorities for the first few weeks. After every session you receive a written progress report, and our local team checks in to make sure everything is on track.

Yes. In Buckinghamshire we support pupils sitting the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, often called the 11+. The test is set by GL Assessment and is multiple choice. It covers Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics. Buckinghamshire pupils are usually entered automatically, and the typical qualifying age-standardised score is 121. Our local tutors teach the question types, timing, problem solving, vocabulary and arithmetic skills that feature in the test, as well as exam technique and practice under timed conditions. For GCSEs and A-Levels, our tutors teach to the specifications your school follows. We focus on building secure knowledge, exam technique, past-paper practice, and a realistic revision plan so students know how to turn effort into marks.

We provide one-to-one tutoring in Buckinghamshire in your home or online. In-person tuition is available across Aylesbury, High Wycombe, Amersham, Beaconsfield, Marlow, Chesham, Gerrards Cross, Princes Risborough, Buckingham, Wendover, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St Giles, Great Missenden, Bourne End, Wooburn Green, Loudwater, Haddenham, Stoke Mandeville and nearby villages. Online tutoring is available county-wide and works well when families need extra flexibility. Many families mix in-home and online sessions around school, clubs and travel.

Start dates depend on the subject, year group and tutor availability. the months leading up to exams and the weeks before the 11+ test are busy locally, so the sooner you contact us, the more options we can offer. We respond quickly and aim to begin as soon as your child has been matched and a plan is agreed in the free consultation.

We support primary, secondary and sixth form. This includes:
– Primary and Key Stage 2: phonics, reading, writing and maths, plus 11+ preparation in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Maths.
– Key Stage 3: English, Maths and Sciences to rebuild foundations and confidence.
– GCSE: Maths, English Language, English Literature, Combined Science or separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as popular options such as Geography, History and modern languages.
– A-Level: subject specialists across Maths, Further Maths, English, Sciences and other common subjects. If you do not see a subject here, ask us in your consultation and we will advise.

Yes. Every child learns differently. Our local tutors tailor lessons to the student’s pace and needs, break tasks into manageable steps, use multi-sensory methods where helpful and keep feedback positive and specific. We regularly work with students who have ADHD, dyslexia, autism or anxiety, and we focus first on rebuilding confidence and enjoyment. Parents tell us this is often the turning point that leads to better marks.

You receive a written session report after every lesson that explains what was covered, how your child did and what comes next. We set clear goals at the start, then measure progress through low-stakes quizzes, past-paper questions, mini mocks and teacher feedback where available. We review the plan regularly and adjust quickly if priorities change. Independent UK evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation reports that one-to-one tuition typically delivers around five additional months of progress over a school year. While we do not guarantee results, this is why focused one-to-one support is so powerful, especially in the run-up to the 11+, GCSEs and A-Levels.

All tutors go through multi-stage interviews, reference and qualification checks, and must hold an enhanced DBS check. They complete safeguarding training and work under ongoing local oversight, with session reports filed after every lesson. Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association. For in-home sessions we recommend a parent or carer is present in the house, and our online lessons follow strict safeguarding guidelines.