We align tutoring to the National Curriculum taught in Suffolk schools and to your child’s exact programme at their school. During a free consultation we review school reports, targets and any mock or class assessments. For GCSEs we work to the exam board your school uses, typically AQA, Edexcel or OCR, and build revision around those specifications and past papers. For primary, sessions link directly to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 objectives in reading, writing and maths. Our local tutors keep in step with term plans used by schools in Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, so what we teach supports classwork, homework and upcoming assessments.

Yes. We provide one-to-one tutoring in your home in Long Melford village centre, Bridge Street and Cuckoo Tye, and we teach online across nearby areas including Sudbury, Lavenham, Clare, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Colchester. Many families choose a blend of in-home and online to suit busy weeks. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for your family, and you keep the same tutor for consistency whenever possible.

It starts with a free consultation where we listen to your goals, learning history, exam board, preferred days and how your child learns best. We then recommend a tutor who fits on subject expertise and personality, not just availability. You receive a tutor profile before the first session. If anything does not feel right, tell us and we will rematch promptly. Our matching process is a key reason families in Long Melford choose us, because the right tutor makes all the difference.

After every session you receive a written report covering what was taught, how your child engaged and what comes next. We agree clear goals, for example moving a Year 11 student from a Grade 3 to a secure Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, or helping a Year 6 pupil meet the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. We use mini assessments, past-paper questions and curriculum checklists to evidence progress. You also get regular check-ins from the Tutor Doctor Bury St. Edmunds team, so you always know how tutoring is going.

Yes. One-to-one support is very effective for primary pupils. UK research from the Education Endowment Foundation shows that one-to-one tutoring can add around five months of progress for primary pupils. In Long Melford we focus on phonics, fluency and comprehension in reading, sentence structure and spelling in writing, and number facts, arithmetic and reasoning in maths. For Year 6 we build skills and confidence with targeted practice on SATs-style questions, all linked to the Key Stage 2 curriculum taught in Suffolk schools.

Many children start out hesitant. One-to-one tutoring feels very different from a classroom because the pace, approach and resources are chosen for your child. We begin with achievable wins to build confidence, then stretch gently. Careful tutor matching helps a lot. As one local parent shared, “My son can see the difference it has made to have a tutor, as well, although he was initially reluctant.” If motivation is low or anxiety is high, we will set short, clear goals and keep sessions positive and practical.

We support pupils from primary through to sixth form. Core subjects include:
– Primary English and maths, including phonics, early reading and number skills
– KS3 English, maths and sciences to build strong foundations
– GCSE English language and literature, maths and the sciences, plus selected humanities and languages
– A-Level subject specialists for students targeting top marks and university entry
We also adapt strategies for students with additional needs or English as an Additional Language, so each learner can access the curriculum confidently.

All tutors go through a multi-stage selection process that includes interviews, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. They complete safeguarding training and follow Tutor Doctor policies for working with children online and in the home. Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association. You also have a local point of contact at Tutor Doctor Bury St. Edmunds and receive session reports after every lesson, so there is clear oversight and accountability throughout.