FAQs for parents
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No - sessions are short, fun and designed to support confidence, not overwhelm
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Children benefit from:
hearing how others think and approach problems
discussing ideas and learning through explanation
seeing different ways to solve the same question
This deepens understanding in a way that goes beyond individual instruction.
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We use shorter, more frequent sessions because children learn best through regular repetition and reinforcement. The approach improves retention, builds confidence and leads to more consistent progress over time.
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No. Your child can join our online tutoring regardless of whether Tutor Boost works with their school
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Unfortunately, we don’t currently offer face-to-face tutoring in external venues.
If you’re interested in in-person tutoring, we’d recommend speaking with your child’s school to see whether they would be interested in offering this service in partnership with Tutor Boost.
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Yes. Our online tuition runs throughout the year and isn't limited to term time, so your child can continue learning during the school holidays if you'd like.
In-school tuition is offered during term time only. However, you can book additional online sessions during the school holidays to help your child maintain their progress or prepare for upcoming exams.
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Yes, we offer a one week trial period for all students interested before committing to us.
A group small enough to tailor the work for your child. They will be in the same group for as long as they are with us and with the same tutor.
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If you book directly with us (without a school referral), online tuition is £25 per hour.
If your child is referred through their school, pricing may vary depending on the school programme. You’ll always be given the exact cost before any sessions begin.
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Yes we offer a 20% discount. Contact us when purchasing and we can add the discount.
FAQs for schools
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We partner with schools to deliver structured intervention programmes, usually through 3 x 20-minute in-school sessions per week.
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Teachers identify pupils based on attainment, progress data and learning needs. We then group them appropriately for targeted support.
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We use:
Baseline assessments
Ongoing session feedback
End-of-programme assessments
Clear reporting shared with schools
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No. We work alongside your staff to reduce pressure, not increase it. We handle delivery, timetable groups and structure and progress tracking.
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Yes. All sessions are aligned with your curriculum, current schemes of work and intervention priorities.
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Programmes typically run in structured cycles (e.g. 10 weeks), allowing schools to review impact regularly.