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Child Development is a fascinating subject, but it can also be a dense one. When your child is struggling to connect the theories of Piaget to Bowlby, or make sense of coursework, it's hard to know how to help. But even when you can't help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder is built for this moment. Instead of asking you to search through profiles, we ask a few simple questions about your child. Then we recommend a small, hand-picked selection of tutors we believe are the right fit.

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£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
Child Development Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY* - I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam... - Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support. - If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions. - I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
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£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Child Development Highly experienced, friendly tutor
Not only am I a supportive and encouraging teacher, with many years of experience as a qualified teacher but I also work for the Department for Education as an Education Consultant which means that my lessons are highly effective. I have prepared fast track courses to support students from the age of 5 right through to masters university level.I am fortunate enough to be an Examiner of KS2, GCSE and A-Level providing me with detailed insight into a range of exam boards as well as working on university-based assessment panels.I have enjoyed many years of work as a private tutor on a 1:1/small group...
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£31/hr
4.8
Paul Martyn S
Child Development Experienced Multi Discipline Tutor
My name is Cllr Dr Paul M, BA (Hons), MDipNLP & I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am a highly certified/qualified, experienced inspirational/motivational Tutor/Trainer., with over 25 years of applicable experience in industry/Academia. Within this, I am keen to work with learners of all backgrounds/proficiencies and help them to realise their potential to the maximum. As an academic, I am well versed in applicable curriculum/exam processes/standards for AQA.Council for Curriculum and Examinations Assessment ( CCEA ) Pearson Edexcel. Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Exams, (OCR ), Welsh Joint...
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£77/hr
5.0
Tess B
Experienced Teacher and SENDCoordinator Child Development tutor
I am an Edinburgh-based Specialist in Primary Education, Support for Learning and Early Years, with over 12 years experience working in education as a play leader, support worker, teacher, tutor, Inclusion leader and Phase leader. I am passionate about helping pupils to increase their confidence, consolidate basic skills and develop a love of learning. I am fully qualified with PVG Membership, GTCS Registration, PGCE and PG Cert in Special Educational Needs Coordination. I offer bespoke services that meet the needs of the pupil and their family. My tutor services include: - Personalised Learning...
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£35/hr
4.7
Stephen C
Inspiring Child Development tutor
I have taught Psychology and Sociology to GCSE, A level. BTEC, Access to HE and on undergraduate courses in both the individual and group setting. for over 15 years, From these experiences, I have awareness on learner needs at a variety of levels from the school leaver to the mature learner, irrespective of age. I have used a variety of teaching experiences, both representing the student and the learner centred approaches by planning and structuring lessons according to student needsI have a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in the Behavioural Sciences and a PGCE teaching qualification which qualifies me to teach...
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£65/hr
5.0
Lorrayne N
Child Development Experienced & patient - SEND & reluctant learners.
I am a very patient and encouraging teacher. I focus on the needs of the learner which results in positive progress & improvement in confidence. I have a 'get the basics right first' approach. I have worked with hundreds of SEND students, with Autism, ADHD, selective mutism, Tourettes, anxiety, body dysmorphia and social/emotional issues, to name but a few. We are all different, and we can all celebrate achievement in different ways. The teacher/learner relationship is fundamental for me. It is the trust the learner has in the teacher that results in positive outcomes and noticeable progress. Building...
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