We start with a free consultation where we listen to you and your child. We learn about strengths, gaps, learning style, personality and goals. We then hand-pick one of our local tutors who fits both the subject needs and how your child learns. Your tutor can teach one-to-one in your home or online. After every session you receive a written session report so you can see progress and next steps. The local Tutor Doctor Newcastle upon Tyne team stays in touch, checks in regularly and can adjust the plan quickly if anything changes. Book your free consultation to get started.

Yes. Our tutoring is planned to the National Curriculum and tailored to your child’s school scheme of work. For GCSEs and A-Levels we work to the specific exam board used at your school, for example AQA, Edexcel or OCR. For Year 6 we prepare pupils for SATs, including arithmetic, reasoning, reading and SPaG. Your tutor focuses on what will make the biggest difference, including exam technique, command words, mark scheme requirements and revision planning that fits the Northumberland school calendar.

There is almost always time to make a real difference. We begin with a quick review of the mock papers to pinpoint priority topics and common errors. Your tutor will then deliver targeted one-to-one lessons, past-paper practice, timed questions and a simple revision timetable that fits your child’s week. Many students move up 1 to 2 marks between mocks and final exams with focused support. Every child is different, so we will be honest about what is realistic for your timeframe. Ask for a free consultation and we will map out a clear plan from session one.

Yes. Our local tutors regularly support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and anxiety. One-to-one tutoring allows us to reduce pressure, build trust and pace learning to the student. We use strategies such as chunked tasks, multi-sensory activities, scaffolded writing, retrieval practice and movement or brain breaks. With your permission we can also align with your school’s strategies and, where helpful, liaise with the SENCO so support is consistent at home and in school. Confidence comes first, then skills and results follow.

We provide in-home and online tutoring in Northumberland including Blyth, Cramlington, Ashington, Bedlington, Morpeth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Hexham, Alnwick, Amble, Seahouses, Bamburgh, Rothbury, Warkworth, Ponteland, Prudhoe, Corbridge, Haltwhistle, Wooler, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Bellingham and Kielder. We also support nearby communities across Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields, Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Killingworth and Longbenton. If you live in a rural village, we can visit you at home or arrange online sessions to suit your schedule.

We cover Primary, Secondary, GCSE and A-Level tutoring in Northumberland. Core subjects include: Maths, English language and literature, Science, including Combined Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. We also support: Primary literacy, numeracy, reading and phonics; Key Stage 3 foundations across core subjects; GCSE and A-Level exam preparation and revision planning; Study skills, organisation and exam technique; Functional Skills where appropriate. 11+ preparation is available in selective grammar school areas only. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, please ask during your free consultation.

Safeguarding is central to how we work. All tutors complete a multi-stage selection process that includes interviews, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. Tutors complete safeguarding training and follow our code of conduct. You have a dedicated local point of contact who oversees your programme, reviews session reports and checks in with you. Tutor Doctor is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association, which supports quality and professional standards in UK tutoring.

Local data shows a clear need for targeted support. In Northumberland, only 39% of disadvantaged pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 in 2022 to 2023, compared with 66% of non-disadvantaged pupils. This 27 percentage-point gap highlights why personalised one-to-one tutoring matters. Our local tutors help close learning gaps, rebuild confidence and align teaching to what your child is studying in school. Whether you live in Hexham, Morpeth or along the Bamburgh coastline, one-to-one tutoring provides focused time that is hard to achieve in a busy classroom. Book a free consultation and we will build a plan that fits your child and your area’s school timetable.