It starts with a free consultation. We listen to your goals, school context, recent reports or mock results, and any concerns. We then create a simple plan and match your child with one of our local tutors whose subject expertise and personality fit your child’s learning style.

Lessons take place one-to-one at home or online. Each session focuses on clear targets, curriculum content, and exam technique where relevant. After every lesson you receive a session report so you can see what was covered and what is next. Your local Tutor Doctor team stays in touch to check progress and adjust the plan when needed.

Yes. Our local tutors teach to the UK curriculum used by schools across Lancashire and follow the schemes of work your child is studying. For GCSEs and A-Levels we tailor lessons to your child’s exam board and focus on the exact skills examiners look for, including structured revision, past-paper practice, marking criteria, and timing strategies. For primary pupils we align with classroom objectives and SATs where relevant. If your child is preparing for the 11+ in a selective area, we can cover verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, Maths and English, and we adapt to the local test format.

We support primary, secondary and sixth form students across Lancashire. Common requests include:
– Primary and KS3: reading, writing, spelling, phonics, English, Maths, and study skills
– GCSE: Maths, English Language and Literature, Combined and Triple Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography, Spanish, French, and Computer Science
– A-Level: Maths and Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Psychology, and other popular subjects by request
– 11+ preparation in selective areas only

If you do not see a subject listed, ask in your free consultation. We will advise on availability.

In-home one-to-one tutoring is available across Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth, Garstang, the Fylde coast, Blackpool, Preston and nearby communities. We also support families online across wider Lancashire and neighbouring areas, including parts of Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool unitary areas, and nearby towns such as Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Settle and Skipton. If you are unsure whether we cover your postcode, get in touch and we will confirm options for in-home or online sessions.

Yes. It is not too late to make a meaningful difference. We create a targeted plan that focuses on the topics pulling marks down, exam technique, and weekly past-paper practice. Many families start with one focused subject such as Maths or English, then add a second if time allows. Plenty of Lancashire pupils are in the same position. Lancashire County Council reports that 60% of pupils in its area reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, so gaps that open early often resurface at GCSE. Focused, consistent tuition is how we close them. One local parent told us their daughter went from struggling in Year 9 Maths to scoring 90% in her A-Level Maths mocks in Year 13. Book a free consultation and we will map a plan from mocks to finals.

You receive a written session report after every lesson. Reports outline objectives covered, strengths, gaps, and next steps. Your local Tutor Doctor team checks in regularly and can share milestone reviews that show progress against the plan. For exam years we schedule timed past papers and mark them against exam criteria so you can see mark movement and what to prioritise before GCSEs or A-Levels.

Yes. Every child learns differently. Our tutors adapt pace, instructions, and materials to suit each learner. We regularly support students with dyslexia, ADHD, autism and anxiety, as well as pupils who have missed learning due to illness or school changes. One-to-one tutoring at home or online reduces pressure and lets us build confidence first, then extend challenge. Tell us what has and has not worked at school and we will tailor the approach.

We run a multi-stage selection process that checks subject expertise and teaching approach. Tutors provide references and complete interviews and assessments. All tutors who work with children complete enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training. We are proud members of The Tutors’ Association. Unlike marketplaces, you also get ongoing local support, a careful matching process, and session reports after every lesson. Tutor Doctor has delivered over 1.3 million one-to-one sessions nationwide, and your child benefits from that experience while working with a local tutor who knows Lancashire schools.