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Online Early Years and Reception Tutors to Build Confidence for Your Nottingham Child
We hear it from parents across Nottingham – that quiet worry that if your child isn't ahead from day one, they're already playing catch-up for those sought-after school places. It’s a lot of pressure before they've even started.
But what if the perfect support for your child wasn't limited by your postcode? From your home in Nottingham, we connect your little one with specialist Early Years tutors from across the UK. It's about building a happy, confident foundation for learning, right from the very beginning.
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Building the Foundations for a Lifelong Love of Learning
When those first letters and numbers click, it’s more than just a milestone. It's the moment your child realises they *can* learn, and it’s exciting. These early skills in phonics, counting, and creative thinking are the bedrock for everything that follows. They pave the way for your child to thrive in Nottingham’s excellent schools, sparking a curiosity that can lead them all the way to brilliant institutions like the University of Nottingham and beyond.
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The Right Support for Your Little Learner, Right from the Start
Imagine a tutor who sees what makes your child tick. Someone who can turn a wobble over phonics into a fun game, celebrating every small win they achieve together. It’s this personal connection that transforms learning from a task into an adventure, building a solid foundation of understanding and self-belief right from the start.
Our tutors don't follow a rigid script. They craft playful, engaging online sessions around your child’s interests. One week they might be counting dinosaurs, the next they're exploring letter sounds through storytelling. This tailored approach ensures every lesson is meaningful, helping key concepts stick and sparking a genuine joy for discovery.
Because the tutoring is online, the best Early Years specialists are now available to your family in Nottingham, without the travel. Whether you're in West Bridgford or the city centre, your child learns from the comfort of home. It’s flexible, stress-free support that fits around your life, not the other way around.
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7 Early Years and Reception tutors in Nottingham:
£39/hr
5.0
Laura T
Effective Early Years and Reception Tutor
I am a qualified secondary school teacher with QTS and three years’ experience teaching across a range of educational settings.I teach Business Studies, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care and Child Development, including Health and Social Care at A Level. I also support KS2 and KS3 English Language and Maths, as well as Level 1 and 2 Child Development, Sports Science and Beauty. I am familiar with Pearson, OCR, VTCT and NCFE CACHE exam boards.Sessions combine clear direct instruction, guided practice and independent activities, helping students build secure knowledge before applying it for t...
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£48/hr
5.0
Lucie M
Committed and Professional Early Years and Reception Teacher
Qualifying with a PGCE from Leeds University in 2009, I am an experienced Primary School Teacher and 11+ tutor with a passion for building children's confidence and helping them to achieve their full potential. Children make the most progress when they are confident and happy in their learning, my main aim during my sessions is to create an environment where children can make mistakes, ask questions and build on their existing skills and knowledge. My lessons are varied and interactive and I strive to make learning as fun as possible. I specialise in teaching Maths, English and phonics at Early...
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£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+Early Years and Reception Tutoring? Look no further!
I have extensive teaching experience in the British School of Rio de Janeiro, working with KS2, KS3, GCSE, and IB students, as well as teaching university-level courses in pedagogy and the art of teaching.
I specialise in ICT, having taught Key Stage 3 students on a variety of topics including video production, podcasting, databases, e-safety, and project management, using freeware tools like GIMP, Animoto, and Audacity to promote learning beyond the classroom. At Key Stage 4, I covered the IGCSE ICT course (0417) from Cambridge, focusing on both practical skills and theoretical knowledge,...
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£54/hr
4.9
Padma A
Early Years and Reception Friendly, cheerful, enthusiastic, and patient.
Hi,
I am an enthusiastic and friendly tutor, offering math and English tutoring for primary school children.
I prepare students for 7+, 9+, and 11+ entrance exams, as well as SATs. I also tutor Year 7 children in math and science.
I hold a Master's degree and a teaching qualification, along with an Enhanced DBS check. I began tutoring in 2014 and have since guided numerous children through their learning journeys.
I have tutored over 100 children, each with different ages and abilities. I recognise that every child is unique, and I adapt my teaching approach to meet their individual...
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£37/hr
5.0
Helen B
Qualified, creative primary teacher Early Years and Reception tutor
I'm a qualified Primary teacher with both QTS (Primary ages 5–11, University of Derby) and Early Years Teacher Status (ages 0–5, University of Northampton) - one of the few tutors who can work confidently across the full Early Years to KS2 range, including children working significantly below age-related expectations.
I'm trained in Read Write Inc. (RWI) and Little Wandle, the two leading systematic phonics programmes, and bring a structured, evidence-based approach to early literacy. With a background in the arts, I weave drawing and creative activities into sessions to keep children engaged.
M...
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£52/hr
5.0
Raluca D
Caring, enthusiastic and creative Early Years Early Years and Reception teacher
I am a caring, enthusiastic and creative teacher. I have taught Nursery and Reception for more than 10 years with a vast amount of experience in helping children to read, write and supporting development of mathematical skills. In last last few years I am working asSpecial Needs teacher ( speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties) and I love seeing them developing every day.My aim is to make learning fun for children by hands on resources and games. I...
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£62/hr
5.0
Reece M
Headteacher of Independent Prep - Bespoke Early Years and Reception tutoring
My educational philosophy and all my professional activities as an educator have the child firmly at the centre and I strive to ensure each individual child achieves what they are personally capable of. Children need to be nurtured and guided to discover who they want to be. It is my role,to ensure children are given the tools to achieve this. It is my aim to ensure students are excited to learn, discover new things and confident to take on new challenges.I am currently a Head Teacher of an Independent Preparatory School for ages 2-11. I specialise in supporting primary aged children in Maths,...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Fiona B
Fiona is an amazing teacher: she is a true professional, knows how to keep a child’s attention and immediately establishes a good rapport. Most importantly, the results are instant! She is an exceptionally competent educator who really knows and loves what she does.
We are very happy that we found Miss Fiona straight away and we are delighted to continue the lessons with her until we achieve our goals and objectives.
Kseniia F
26th Nov 2025
Tracy M
Tracy has a lovely teaching style and engages my daughter in her lessons very well. Over time, she has grown her interest in maths, an area she has not felt confident in. She looks forward to her lessons with Tracy which is lovely to see. Tracy's encouraging and nuturing teaching style really has drawn my daughter to appreciating and enjoy the learning experience. Many thanks Tracy!!
Alfreda A
4th Jul 2025
Melanie W
Highly recommend Melanie. She has been brilliant for our son.
Katherine W
19th Jun 2025
Minny Y
Minny is a thorough and patient tutor. She is quite knowledgeable and has really helped our daughter improve her confidence in her weaker subject. I would recommend her to friends and family.
Chinnie I
11th Jun 2025
Rachael T
Rachael has been teaching my son, who recently started reception, and her impact has been remarkable. She quickly identified the areas where he needed extra support and has been incredibly intentional in tailoring her lessons. The detailed feedback she provides is invaluable, helping us understand how to support him effectively at home. My son genuinely looks forward to his classes with her, and although I was initially concerned about his ability to focus during an online session, he now asks eagerly every day if he'll be seeing Mrs Rachael again.
Olatunde O
4th Oct 2024
Joanne W
Joanne was fun and engaging and the boys enjoyed their lessons.
Tuebi Z
29th Sep 2024
Kim G
I cannot say enough good things about Kim. We are so lucky to have found her. She brings an incredible amount of enthusiasm and energy to every lesson making it fun and engaging for even the most challenging of children. We are very much looking forward to continuing our lessons each week and my 5 year old daughter is very excited each morning to be having lessons with Kim.
Keeley S
4th Sep 2024
Meera P
It's very challenging to get my 5yr old to do anything, but Meera is patient and knows how to bring his attention back to what they're doing. I am very impressed with her work and would definitely recommend her.
Jency K
15th May 2024
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See all FAQs Absolutely. We understand the pressure parents can feel. Our tutors focus on building core skills in a fun, positive way, without the pressure. They help your child grow in confidence with numbers, letters, and social skills, giving them a brilliant, happy start for their Reception year and beyond.