Cheltenham Tutors provides individual tutoring that is calm, thoughtful, and responsive to the needs of each child. Tutoring is offered both online and face-to-face, depending on what is most appropriate and practical.
Our approach is grounded in classroom experience and professional judgement. Tutoring is not about accelerating children as quickly as possible, but about helping them understand their learning, build confidence, and move forward at a pace that is right for them.
Families seek tutoring for many reasons: a loss of confidence, gaps in understanding, a forthcoming assessment, or simply uncertainty about how best to support learning at home.
Cheltenham Tutors does not offer intensive or pressurised programmes, and we do not believe in “hot-housing” children or pushing them towards outcomes that may not suit them. Instead, tutoring is shaped around careful consideration of:
the child’s current understanding
emotional readiness and confidence
school expectations and curriculum context
the family’s wider aims and concerns
Tutoring works best when it is proportionate, purposeful, and well-timed.
Tutoring is available across a range of primary and lower secondary areas, including:
Primary English and Maths
Reading, writing, and comprehension
Confidence and consolidation following disrupted learning
Year 6 SATs support
11+ preparation, approached carefully and thoughtfully
In the case of SATs or 11+, tutoring focuses on secure understanding and familiarity, rather than intensive drilling or excessive practice.
The 11+ can be a particularly anxious time for families. At Cheltenham Tutors, preparation for the 11+ is never treated as a one-size-fits-all process.
We work with families to think carefully about:
whether 11+ preparation is appropriate
when preparation should begin
how much support is helpful, rather than harmful
Tutoring in this area is designed to support confidence and readiness, not to create pressure or unrealistic expectations. Honest conversations are an important part of this process.
For some families, one-to-one tutoring is the right form of support. For others, structured online tuition— or a combination of both — may be more appropriate.
Online tuition are designed to:
provide clear structure and guidance
support independent learning in a collaborative group environment
offer flexibility for families in accessing tuition
Tutoring works best when there is clarity about purpose and expectations. At Cheltenham Tutors, this begins with an open conversation about what a child needs at this point in time, and what form of support is likely to be most helpful.
Families are encouraged to ask questions and to reflect on whether one-to-one tutoring, online courses, or a combination of approaches is appropriate. Tutoring is reviewed over time and adjusted as needed, rather than following a fixed programme.
If you are unsure whether tutoring is the right option, an initial conversation can help clarify next steps.
Find out more about availability and pricing, or contact us to discuss what support may be appropriate.