We start with a free consultation to review your child’s school reports, mock results and current topics. Our local tutors then build a one-to-one plan that follows the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 to 3 and the exact GCSE or A-Level specifications used by your child’s school. For families in Sprowston, that means teaching is matched to schemes of work at Sprowston Community Academy and nearby primaries like Sprowston Junior School, as well as Norwich-area term dates and assessment points such as Year 11 mocks and half-term revision. We use past papers, topic checklists and examiner-style marking so lessons mirror what your child will face in school exams.

– Book a free consultation with Tutor Doctor Norwich. We discuss goals, school context and learning preferences.
– We recommend a plan and match your child with one of our local tutors based on subject expertise and personality fit.
– Your first one-to-one session takes place at home in Sprowston or online. – After every lesson you receive a session report so you can see progress and next steps. – Our local team checks in regularly and adapts the plan around school milestones like parents’ evenings, mocks and final exams. We are part of a national network that has delivered over 1.3 million tutoring sessions, with a local Sprowston team that knows the area’s schools and calendars.

Yes. Many families in Sprowston and Norwich speak another language at home. National analysis shows pupils with Eastern European language backgrounds reach the expected standard in reading less often than the national average, which is one reason targeted support matters. Research from The Bell Foundation also shows some EAL learners need several years to reach full academic proficiency in English. Our local tutors begin with a short diagnostic to understand English proficiency and classroom needs. For primary pupils we focus on phonics where needed, vocabulary and comprehension. For secondary pupils we teach academic language for subjects like science and history, reading strategies, grammar and exam writing. We can pre-teach key vocabulary before topics start in class and coordinate with school EAL support. Progress is tracked using reading age checks, school assessments and visible gains in confidence.

We support primary, secondary, GCSE and A-Level students across Sprowston and Norwich:
– Primary and KS2: reading, writing, spelling, phonics, maths, SATs preparation
– KS3: English, maths, science and study skills
– GCSE: English language and literature, maths, combined and triple science, history, geography, French, Spanish and more, with a strong focus on exam technique and revision planning
– A-Level: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, English, psychology, economics and related subjects
We also help with revision timetables around mocks and school holidays. Eleven Plus preparation is available in selective areas only. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, just ask.

You receive a written session report after every lesson that covers what was taught, how your child engaged and the homework or revision focus for the week. We set a clear baseline using recent school work, topic checklists and, where helpful, short diagnostics or past papers. Goals are tied to real milestones like improving specific GCSE question types, raising mock marks or building reading fluency. Our local team in Sprowston schedules regular check-ins to review progress and adjust the plan so it stays aligned with school assessments. Many local families tell us the biggest change they see first is confidence, then marks follow.

Every tutor goes through a multi-stage process that includes interviews, subject knowledge checks, reference checks and an enhanced DBS check. Tutors complete safeguarding training before they work with students. We are proud members of The Tutors’ Association, and our local team monitors quality through ongoing check-ins and review of the tutor’s session reports. This gives families in Sprowston both subject expertise and strong safeguarding practice.

Yes. We provide one-to-one tutoring at home across Sprowston, Old Catton, Spixworth, Rackheath, Thorpe End, Thorpe St Andrew, Heartsease, Catton Grove and wider Norwich. Online tutoring is also available if that works better for your family. Sessions are scheduled around the school day, evenings and weekends, with options for holiday revision blocks before SATs, mocks and the summer exams.

Yes. There is usually time to move the dial with focused one-to-one support. We build a short, targeted plan that prioritises the highest-impact topics and exam techniques, then use past papers under timed conditions to close gaps quickly. We regularly see students improve by one to two marks between mocks and finals when they follow a structured plan. A Sprowston grandparent recently told us her granddaughter now approaches GCSEs with more determination and confidence after sustained support. Book a free consultation this week and we will map out the steps from today to exam day.