We start with a free, no-obligation consultation. This is a friendly chat where we listen to your child’s goals, school context and learning style. We then match your child with one of our local tutors who fits both the subject need and personality. Lessons are one-to-one, in your home in Diss or online, and scheduled at times that work for your family. After every session you receive a report so you can see what was covered and what is next. Your local Tutor Doctor Norwich team stays in touch to make sure the plan is working and to adjust it when needed.

Yes. Our local tutors teach to the National Curriculum at primary and secondary level, and to the GCSE and A-Level specifications used by local schools. We align lessons with what your child is learning in class, target specific gaps, and build strong exam technique for mocks and finals. We work with families across South Norfolk and Mid Suffolk areas served by Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council. If you are in a selective area that uses the 11+, we can tailor preparation to that format as well.

We support most core and popular school subjects:
– Primary, KS1 and KS2, including reading, phonics, spelling, writing and Maths, plus Year 6 SATs preparation.
– KS3 foundations across English, Maths and Science.
– GCSE support in Maths, English Language and Literature, Combined Science or separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics, plus many option subjects by request.
– A-Level subject specialists for Years 12 and 13, including exam technique and revision planning.
– Study skills, organisation and confidence building at any stage.
If you do not see your subject listed, ask in your free consultation and we will advise.

Yes. We provide in-home one-to-one tutoring across Diss and nearby villages including Roydon, Palgrave, Stuston, Thrandeston, Pulham Market, Banham, Old Buckenham, New Buckenham, Kenninghall, Eye and Harleston. We also tutor online for families who prefer this or who live further afield, including Thetford, Needham Market, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich and Great Yarmouth. Tell us your postcode during the consultation and we will confirm availability.

You receive a written session report after every lesson that explains what was covered, how your child responded and the next steps. We agree clear goals at the start, review them regularly and stay in touch between sessions. Parents often see early wins in confidence and homework ease, followed by stronger mock results and exam performance. Independent UK evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation finds that one-to-one tuition can add around five months of progress on average, which is why structured, targeted support works well when time matters.

Our tutors are selected through a multi-stage process that checks subject knowledge, teaching approach and communication skills. All tutors who work with children and young people complete enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training. We take references and review ongoing performance through lesson reports and family feedback. Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association, which promotes professional standards in UK tutoring.

Yes. Many of our local tutors have experience supporting learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and anxiety, as well as pupils who have lost confidence after a difficult year. We adapt the pace, use multi-sensory techniques where helpful and build routines that reduce overwhelm. We can align tutoring with strategies recommended by your child’s school so support feels consistent. A grandparent in Diss recently told us her granddaughter now faces GCSEs with more determination and confidence after steady one-to-one support.

The best time to start is now. If mock results have just come in, there is usually still time to make a real difference with focused one-to-one support and a clear revision plan. We often see students move from uncertainty to secure marks when they target specific gaps and practise exam technique regularly. For Year 6 SATs, starting in the spring term helps to close key gaps in Maths and English while keeping stress low. Book your free consultation and we will map out a realistic plan for your timeline.