Four students, one tutor, the same time every week. Here's what happens before, during and after every session — and how we measure progress.
One-to-one tutoring can feel like an interview. Big classes let quiet students hide. A group of four gives every student time with the tutor, and peers to learn from.
Every session follows the same rhythm, so students know what to expect and can settle in quickly. Writing workshops and test prep use longer blocks.
Tutors plan each session from the previous week's notes — nothing is generic.
A quick review of last week's topic, solved out loud.
The tutor introduces one new concept with worked examples.
Students work in pairs, then alone, while the tutor checks in with each one.
Each student teaches one problem to the group — the best test of understanding.
Practice for the week and a quick confidence check.
Every Friday, families get a short note from their child's tutor: what was covered, how it went and one thing to practise at home.
At the end of each term, a longer progress review compares where your child started with where they are now, and recommends what's next.
Example note with a fictional student.
We test at the start and end of every term using the same short assessments, so improvements are measured — not guessed.
Results vary from student to student and depend on attendance and practice at home.
Percentage of students who improved in each area, by program.
Sample figures for illustration. Replace them with your own term-on-term results.
The standards every tutor and session meets — no exceptions. Read our full safeguarding policy.
Every tutor passes an enhanced background check before their first session, renewed every two years.
Tutors hold a teaching qualification or a degree in their subject, plus our own training programme.
Rooms have glass doors and a staff member is always on site. Online sessions are recorded for safety.
At least one first-aid-trained adult is in the centre during every session.
Progress notes go only to parents and guardians. We never share student information.
Tell us about learning differences and we'll plan around them with you.
Each session ends with 15–20 minutes of practice for the week. It's designed to be done without help, so it shouldn't add stress at home.
Yes. If a group isn't the right level we'll move your child within the first two weeks, and at any term review after that.
With your permission, we're happy to share progress notes with your child's teacher or learning-support coordinator.
Yes. Several tutors have special-education training. Tell us what works for your child during the assessment and we'll plan around it.
A relaxed 45-minute session to see where your child is, what would help most, and whether Tutorly is the right fit. No obligation.
Most assessments are booked within a week.
