It starts with a free consultation. We speak with you to understand your child’s goals, current school topics, mock or test results, learning style, and what has or has not worked before. We then introduce a carefully chosen local tutor who fits your child’s subject needs and personality. Lessons are one-to-one at home in Shinfield or online. After each session, you receive a report so you can see progress and next steps. Your local Tutor Doctor team stays in touch and adjusts the plan as needed. Book your free consultation to get started with tutoring in Shinfield.

Yes. Our local tutors align tutoring to the National Curriculum for England and to what your child’s school is covering that term. We review school schemes of work, homework, and assessment feedback. For GCSEs and A-Levels, we teach to your child’s specific exam board, and we focus on past papers and exam technique. For Year 6 SATs, we cover arithmetic, reasoning, and spelling, punctuation and grammar. Local KS2 data from Shinfield St Mary’s shows that around 30% of pupils did not meet the expected standard in maths, so we place strong emphasis on core number skills, problem solving, and confidence building where needed.

We support all key stages. For GCSEs, we create a focused plan that targets gaps from mocks, builds exam technique, and supports revision from now through the final exam window. For primary, we help pupils prepare for Year 6 SATs with targeted practice in maths, reading and SPaG, always with confidence first. We can also support 11+ preparation where it applies to selective schools in the wider Reading area. If you are not sure whether the 11+ is relevant for your family, ask during your free consultation and we will advise.

You receive a written session report after every lesson. This outlines what was covered, how your child responded, and the plan for next time. We set clear goals at the start, such as meeting a target GCSE mark or securing the expected standard in SATs. We review against school assessments, mock marks and teacher feedback. Your local Tutor Doctor team checks in regularly so the plan stays on track and any changes at school are reflected quickly at home.

Yes. Many of our tutors have experience supporting students with ADHD, dyslexia, autism and anxiety, as well as learners who use English as an Additional Language. We keep instructions clear, break tasks into small steps, use multi-sensory methods where helpful, and build routines that reduce stress. Confidence comes first, then skills and marks follow. With your permission, we can align with strategies used in school so your child gets consistent support in both settings.

Safety is essential. Our tutors go through a multi-stage selection process that includes interviews, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. They complete safeguarding training and follow our safeguarding policies. We are proud members of The Tutors’ Association. You also have a local point of contact for any concerns at any time.

We offer one-to-one tutoring at home across Shinfield Village, Shinfield Park, Spencers Wood, Three Mile Cross, Ryeish Green and nearby, as well as online sessions for families who prefer that format. A typical lesson starts with a quick check of school work or the last session’s practice, then moves into targeted teaching and guided practice. We finish with a short recap, a simple action for the week, and a written report for you. Session length and frequency depend on your child’s goals and timetable. We schedule lessons to fit family routines.

We support families in and around Shinfield, including Shinfield Village, Shinfield Park, Spencers Wood, Three Mile Cross, Ryeish Green, Grazeley, Whitley Wood, Green Park, Earley, Lower Earley, Arborfield Cross, Woodley, Wokingham, Winnersh, Sindlesham, Calcot, Tilehurst, Sonning, Swallowfield and Mortimer. We work closely with schools under Wokingham Borough Council and Reading Borough Council, and we regularly support students who travel to schools in West Berkshire and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. If your area is not listed, ask us.