We align every plan to the English National Curriculum and to your child’s year group targets. During your free consultation, we look at school reports and teacher feedback where available. For GCSEs and A-Levels, our local tutors teach to your child’s exam board specification and focus on the exact assessment objectives and exam technique they will face. We time support around the school calendar and key assessment periods throughout the academic cycle. The North East has one of the widest disadvantage gaps in the country by GCSE level, so we pay close attention to closing gaps quickly in Key Stages 3 and 4. Everything is one-to-one, at home or online, and personalised to how your child learns best.

Yes. Tutor Doctor Newcastle Upon Tyne provides one-to-one tutoring in Shotley Low Quarter and surrounding areas. We regularly support families in Whittonstall, Snods Edge, Kiln Pit Hill, Carterway Heads, Allensford, Shotleyfield, Shotley Bridge, Ebchester, Consett, Medomsley, Hamsterley Mill, Chopwell, Rowlands Gill, Blanchland, Edmondbyers, Hedley on the Hill and Stocksfield. Sessions can take place in your home or online. We work with families across Northumberland County Council and the nearby Durham and Gateshead borders. Book a free consultation and we will recommend the best format and schedule for your child.

It starts with a free consultation to understand your child’s goals, personality, learning style and current attainment. We then recommend one of our local tutors with the right subject expertise and approach. The match is about more than subject knowledge. It is about rapport, confidence building and teaching style. After each lesson, you receive a session report so you can see progress. Your local Tutor Doctor team checks in regularly and, if the fit is not quite right, we will rematch quickly. Parents in the area often tell us the relationship makes the difference.

You will receive a written session report after every lesson that covers what was taught, strengths, areas to revisit and next steps. We set clear goals at the start and review them regularly. For exam years, we use past paper questions and mini assessments to check understanding and exam technique. For primary pupils, we track progress against Key Stage objectives and SATs-style tasks for Year 6. We keep you informed with regular check-ins so we can adjust the plan as needed. This oversight means you always know how tutoring is helping and what is coming next.

Yes, our local tutors specialise in helping students make rapid progress. We focus on the highest-impact topics, the mark schemes and the exam technique that wins marks. Many students improve by 1 to 2 marks with targeted one-to-one support, although results vary by student and there are no guarantees. We build a clear revision plan, fill core knowledge gaps and practise under timed conditions. Book a free consultation and we will map out the fastest route to help your child reach their GCSE goals.

Yes. Our local tutors are used to working with pupils who have a range of learning differences and needs, including dyslexia, ADHD and anxiety. One-to-one tutoring reduces pressure, allows for breaks and uses teaching methods that suit the individual. We focus on confidence first, then extend to marks and exam readiness. We will adapt the pace, the resources and the communication style so your child feels safe and supported. Tell us what has and has not worked before during your free consultation and we will tailor the plan.

Safeguarding is central to how we work. Tutors go through a multi-stage selection process, including interviews, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. They receive safeguarding training and follow our code of conduct. You have a local point of contact at Tutor Doctor Newcastle Upon Tyne who oversees the placement and checks in regularly. We are proud members of The Tutors’ Association, which sets professional standards for private tuition in the UK.

We cover primary, secondary and sixth form. This includes: – Primary KS1 and KS2 English and maths, including SATs preparation for Year 6 – KS3 core subjects to rebuild foundations before GCSEs – GCSEs in English, maths and sciences, plus many option subjects, with a focus on exam technique and revision planning – A-Levels in key subjects, including support to move from an A to an A* or to secure a pass where there are gaps We also support study skills, organisation and confidence. If you are preparing for selective school entry in another area, we can advise on 11+ preparation where relevant to grammar school admissions. Contact us to discuss your child’s subject list and goals.