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Watching your child face the pressure of the 11+ can be tough. In Paignton, with a place at Churston Ferrers Grammar School feeling so important, it's easy to worry that their whole future is being decided at such a young age. You want to give them the best possible start, but it's hard to know where to begin.
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Mastering core skills in Maths and English isn't just about passing one exam. It’s about building the confidence and understanding your child needs to succeed at every stage. Strong foundations now will help them achieve the GCSE grades they need for a great A-Level programme, and open doors to fantastic universities like Exeter and Plymouth down the line. It gives them the tools to tackle any challenge that comes their way.
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The right tutor does more than just teach a subject; they build a genuine connection with your child. By understanding how they learn best, a tutor can adapt their approach, making tricky topics click and turning 'I can't' into 'I can'. We help you find that perfect match from our community of expert, background-checked tutors – we only accept 1 in 8 who apply, so you can be sure your child is in safe hands.
Every one-to-one session is built entirely around your child's needs. If they're struggling with verbal reasoning for the 11+ or need to get to grips with algebra for their GCSEs, the lesson will focus on exactly that. This targeted support helps fill in any gaps in their knowledge, ensuring they feel prepared and confident in the classroom and in their exams.
Finding the right support shouldn't add to your stress. With online tutoring, you can connect with the best tutors in the UK without leaving your home in Paignton. Lessons are easy to schedule around your family's busy life, making it simple to give your child the extra help they need, whenever they need it.
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£62/hr
5.0
Joshua F
Experienced and Supportive Mathematics Tutor
Nature, Family, Work, Study, Rest. Everyday. Nothing else.I teach Sciences, Language, Arts. But here, Sciences & Mathematics only.Which ages? 6 to 16.KS2, KS3, 11+, GCSE, and A-levels? All of them.Come to me to focus.Zoom & Skype? Yes.Homework? That which is worthy, yes.Reclaim your memory. If I say repeat twice, repeat twice. Knowledge is in you, not in your notes.What about fun? If it happens, it happens.Come to me for a point.I will stay with you, stay stable, and not go.~~~~~~~~~~If you walk one-tenth of the day, then every ten years, you'll have walked around the Earth.This is to walk once...
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£39/hr
5.0
Mark S
I have a lot of experience teaching GCSE maths to Year 11
I am finishing the last few weeks with my Year 11 students and will then be taking on two current Year 10 students either from the middle of June or you can book a slot for September (only 2 slots left) which are Tuesday 5pm or 6pm. I have excellent feedback, on Tutorful, from the students that I tutored both this year and last year. I am an experienced maths teacher with 38 years teaching experience. I recently retired having been a Head of Department in a large secondary school. I have a proven track record at KS4 with both the high achieving students and those who find maths hard - I have a...
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£39/hr
5.0
Nosa N
Skilled and Supportive tutor
I am a patient and friendly English tutor. I have masters degree in Writing (with Distinction) and a first-class bachelors degree with honours in Film and Literature, both from the University of Warwick. I am passionate about literary comprehension and criticism. I work by simplifying essay writing skills as well as defining and clarifying the path to success for students. I have over two years’ experience in teaching, tutoring and supporting students from GCSE to university students. My aim while tutoring is to help my students to develop their ability to think and write critically.I structure m...
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£27/hr
5.0
Ian P
Experienced, Qualified, Patient, Maths tutor
I’m a retired Chartered Engineer and PGCE-qualified teacher, with over 30 years professional experience. My approach to tutoring is calm, patient and supportive. I spent 14 years as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University and prior to that 4 years full time at an FE College. I’ve worked globally (including India and Saudi Arabia) as an Engineering consultant and project manager. I have extensive experience teaching a wide range of exam board specifications from City & Guilds, AQA, Edexcel, Foundation Degrees, and undergraduate courses. I now specialise in GCSE Maths (Foundation) and Adu...
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£48/hr
5.0
Jo M
Successful Spanish GCSE & A Level tutor
Six years ago I left my post as Head of Spanish at a high-ranking independent school in Northamptonshire in order to move to Devon.During my tenure of 6 years, Spanish rapidly became the most popular language, with some excellent results and many pupils keen to progress to A Level. Since my last post, I have been tutoring Spanish online, primarily GCSE and A Level, as well as teaching groups face-to-face of all levels. With 32years of teaching a range of abilities and ages, I have a vast amount of experience and success in improving all 4 language skills and teaching exam technique. I have had...
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£24/hr
4.5
Harry G
Italian and Spanish Tutor with eleven years of experience
My name is Harry Govier. I am 28 years old and am an undergraduate from the University of Portsmouth with a second class honours degree in Modern Applied Languages studying Italian and Spanish. I am also a Masters graduate in Conference Interpreting from London Metropolitan University specialising in Italian and Spanish into English. I can speak, read and listen fluently in Spanish after having lived there for six years and have continued to study the language ever since. I can also speak fluent Italian as I have studied the language for the past five years, I too studied in Italy for half a year....
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£85/hr
5.0
Swithun D
A-Level Economics Examiner and Business Tutor
I have 4 years experience as an AQA A-level Economics examiner. I am also a fully qualified teacher and have taught and tutored both children and adults since 2011. My specialisms are A-level Economics and Business Studies but I have also prepared candidates for Oxbridge entry. I also taught many tutees with various SEND needs.I have tutored both the domestic and international exam boards for many years including: AQA, Edexcel, OCR, EDUQAS, WJEC, CIE, International Edexcel, IB, Pre-U and SEB. I have tutored online for over 4000 hours and find that for Economics and Business Studies it is as good...
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£54/hr
5.0
Lisa T
Help with exam technique, essay writing & psychology
I will help you to gain higher marks from your assignments, essays and exams by focussing on exam technique and writing skills; working with you so you can achieve your potential.
I have worked with many students studying different disciplines; Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, Midwifery, Nursing, Biochemistry, Geography, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and many professional qualifications, as well as; 'A' Level, Degree Level, Masters (MSc) and PhD. With each of these student we have worked together to improve writing skills, specifically for essays, assignments, dissertations;...
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£60/hr
5.0
Amy S
Experienced and friendly A-Level science tutor
I am an enthusiastic and friendly teacher with 10 years of teaching experience at A-Level. As the head of the Chemistry department in my place of work, I have a strong knowledge of the Chemistry A Level specification, and also teach within the Biology A Level department too as I love both subjects! I am an examiner with OCR so have first-hand experience understanding how students approach questions, and common misconceptions that can arise in science so I'm always happy to share tips. I work hard to personalise content to the topic and exam board that you study on, as well as to accommodate for...
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£60/hr
4.8
Joanna C
Experienced tutor specialising in English and History
Hello, My name is Joanna. Currently teaching GCSE English and Drama in a local school, I have been working as a freelance tutor for the past 15 years. Outside of education, I am a writer and have worked with theatre companies in a variety of roles. Originally working with students dealing with SEN and integration into main stream schools, I've experience working with early learners all the way through to A Level. This includes preparation for SATs and grammar school entrance exams. My specialist subjects are English and Drama, which I teach to A Level. I am also able to teach certain topics in...
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Christian O
Christian is an amazing maths tutor. Explains the content in a nice and easy way to understand. My grades and overall confidence in maths boosted significantly. Definitely recommend!!
Veronika H
26th Apr 2026
Gloria J
Gloria has made me confident with essay writing now as she’s given me strategies to help me plan my exams. She has also taught me useful context and valid information needed to excel in my exams.
Mariam K
26th Apr 2026
Dominic M
Dominic has been brilliant with our daughter during her 11+ prep. She is naturally very quiet and can get quite anxious about her studies, but he has a fantastic way of working with her. He manages to cover all the important topics in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming. Highly recommended.
Eddie A
26th Apr 2026
Alice J
Alice has been nothing short of amazing, I am so glad we found her! My daughter is dyslexic and neurodiverse, she was failing her English GCSE, but with Alice’s help, patience and understanding she is now looking at a grade 4/5 - we cannot thank her enough - amazing xx
Nikki R
26th Apr 2026
Chris M
Chris has a calm and patient approach and he really improved my son’s confidence with his Maths A-level I cannot praise him enough.
Ali S
25th Apr 2026
Laura T
Laura is a fantastic tutor! She put our daughter at ease straight away and has a great rapport with her. They have fun during the lesson. We often hear them chatting between tasks. Despite my daughter finding maths tricky, she genuinely looks forward to her sessions and enjoys them immensely! We would definitely recommend Laura.
Hannah G
25th Apr 2026
Kaiser I
Kaiser is very patient and focused when teaching. He explains things very clearly, and I'm hopeful that my son will start improving soon as he's gaining confidence. Thank you, Kaiser.
Sheila S
25th Apr 2026
Uzma A
Uzma has been supporting my son with his GCSE Physics and Maths over the past few months.
Working through past paper questions has been incredibly helpful in identifying and addressing his weaker topics. Her clear explanations and use of extra practice ensure that he fully understands the material. My son’s confidence, particularly in physics, has improved, which is nice to see.
Uzma has had excellent communication throughout, and her commitment to ensuring the curriculum is tailored exactly to his needs is evident.
CSA S
25th Apr 2026
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Absolutely. Many of our tutors specialise in 11+ preparation and have experience helping children with the specific requirements for grammar school entrance exams. They can build a tailored plan focusing on key areas like verbal and non-verbal reasoning, English, and Maths to help your child feel confident and prepared.