Our local tutors plan lessons around what your child is learning at school so nothing feels random or out of step. We follow the National Curriculum used by Kent schools and stay current with exam board specifications for GCSE and A-Level, including AQA, Edexcel and OCR. For primary pupils we support phonics, reading and Key Stage 2 SATs. For secondary we cover class topics, homework and upcoming assessments, then build revision plans that match your child’s scheme of work. In Kent’s selective areas we also prepare students for the 11+ Kent Test, including verbal and non-verbal reasoning. If you can share school reports, targets or mock results, we use these to focus tuition on the exact gaps your child needs to close.

We support ages 6 to 18 across primary, GCSE and A-Level. Common requests include:
– Primary: English, maths, reading, spelling, times tables, Key Stage 2 SATs.
– 11+ in Kent’s selective areas: English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, exam skills.
– GCSE: maths, English language and literature, combined science, triple science, biology, chemistry, physics, history, geography, French, Spanish and more. We teach the 9 to 1 GCSE system and focus on exam technique and revision.
– A-Level: maths, further maths, biology, chemistry, physics, English, psychology and other subjects on request, including personal statement and study skills support.
We also help with GCSE resits, revision timetables and targeted prep before mocks or final exams.

It starts with a free consultation where we listen to your goals, school feedback and how your child prefers to learn. We then recommend a tailored plan and introduce a tutor who fits your child’s subject needs and personality. Lessons take place one-to-one at home or online. Start times depend on subject, year group and preferred days, although we aim to begin as soon as possible. If anything is not quite right, we stay involved and adjust quickly.

Yes. We provide one-to-one tutoring at home or online across Swanscombe and Greenhithe Civil Parish. We also visit and support families in:
Swanscombe, Greenhithe, Stone, Ebbsfleet Valley, Ingress Park, Knockhall, Horns Cross, Bean, Northfleet, Gravesend, Dartford, Stone Crossing and the Swanscombe Peninsula.
Online tutoring is available if you prefer flexibility around busy schedules near Bluewater or local train times.

You receive a brief session report after every lesson so you always know what was covered, what clicked and what is next. We set clear goals, track understanding topic by topic and prepare for key dates like SATs, the 11+, GCSE mocks and finals. We check in regularly, adjust the plan as school feedback arrives and share practical revision steps your child can take between sessions. Local parents tell us this builds confidence and clarity. One local review said, “Thanks to their guidance, her confidence and performance have improved significantly.”

Yes. Our tutors adapt lessons for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, ADHD, ASD, anxiety and school-based confidence issues. We use short, structured tasks, clear models, multi-sensory resources and regular check-ins to reduce overload. If you wish, we align with strategies recommended by your child’s school or SENCO so home tutoring and classroom support work together. Every plan is individual so your child can learn at a comfortable pace and rebuild confidence.

Safety and professionalism come first. Our tutors go through multi-stage interviews, subject and pedagogy checks and reference checks. They hold enhanced DBS checks and complete safeguarding training. Tutor Doctor Gravesend is part of a national organisation that is a proud member of The Tutors’ Association. You also have a dedicated local contact who oversees the match and checks in, and we review session reports after every lesson.

Typical signs include dips in confidence, unfinished homework, confusion about recent topics, marks below targets, or worry about the 11+, SATs, GCSEs or A-Levels. If mock results were lower than expected, focused one-to-one support can make a real difference. Across the UK, independent research shows many pupils use extra help at some stage, so you are not alone. The easiest first step is a free consultation so we can review school feedback and agree a plan that fits your child.