Personalised, one-to-one tutoring in Kenley

It starts with a free consultation. We speak with you and your child to understand goals, confidence levels, learning style, school syllabus and timetable. We then hand-pick one of our local tutors with the right subject expertise and personality fit. Your tutor delivers one-to-one sessions at home in Kenley or online. After every lesson you receive a session report so you can see what was covered and what comes next. Many families tell us the match makes the difference. One local parent shared, “This is reflected in my son achieving a grade 8 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature,” praising his tutor for going above and beyond.

Yes. Our local tutors plan around the National Curriculum and your child’s actual scheme of work from school. For exam years we align to the specification used by your child’s school, for example AQA, Edexcel or OCR, and teach the exam technique that goes with it. For primary, we prepare pupils for Year 6 SATs. For selective areas we also provide 11+ preparation where relevant. If your child attends schools in Croydon, Sutton or Surrey, we tailor content to the way those schools teach topics and assess progress.

We support:
– Primary: literacy, phonics, reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, maths and SATs preparation.
– Key Stage 3: English, maths, science and study skills to strengthen foundations.
– GCSE: maths, English language, English literature, combined science, biology, chemistry, physics, as well as languages and humanities where required.
– A-Level: subject specialists across maths, sciences, English and more, including exam technique and revision planning.
– 11+ preparation in selective areas only.

If you are in Kenley, Purley, Coulsdon, Sanderstead, Whyteleafe, Caterham, Riddlesdown or South Croydon, we can match you with a subject specialist for one-to-one tuition at home or online.

Yes. You can choose in-home sessions in Kenley or online sessions that fit around busy schedules. We serve Kenley and surrounding areas including Purley, Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon, Sanderstead, Whyteleafe, Caterham, Riddlesdown, Reedham, South Croydon, Croydon, Warlingham, Carshalton, Carshalton Beeches, Wallington, Banstead, Redhill and Reigate. We work with families across the London Borough of Croydon, Surrey County Council and the London Borough of Sutton.

We aim to move fast. After your free consultation we look to match and schedule the first one-to-one session as soon as possible, sometimes within a few days. Exact timing depends on subject and tutor availability. For Year 11 students, we focus on high-impact topics, past-paper practice and exam technique from session one so study time is used well. Evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation indicates that one-to-one tuition can add around five months of additional progress on average, which is why targeted sessions in the lead-up to exams can be so effective.

We begin with a short baseline to see where your child is now. Together we set clear goals, for example specific GCSE mark targets or SATs skills. After every lesson your tutor sends a session report that summarises what was covered, strengths, gaps and next steps. We check in with you regularly to review progress and adjust the plan. With your permission we can liaise with school so tuition supports classroom learning and upcoming assessments.

Yes. Our local tutors adapt pace, resources and teaching methods to suit each learner, including pupils with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and anxiety. For EAL learners we build vocabulary, grammar and reading fluency, then apply those skills to curriculum content so schoolwork becomes more accessible. We work with any strategies already in place at school and keep parents updated after each session so support is consistent.

Tutors go through a multi-stage selection process that includes interviews, reference checks, subject knowledge checks. They complete safeguarding training and follow our safeguarding policy and GDPR requirements. You have a dedicated local contact at Tutor Doctor East Surrey who oversees tuition, reviews session reports and is available if you need anything. We are proud members of The Tutors’ Association. A parent or carer is welcome to be at home during in-home sessions.