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Personalised KS2 English Tutoring for Your Child
Primary English is so much more than just reading and writing – it's the foundation for all future learning and communication. Developing strong reading skills means your child can not only decode words but also truly understand and enjoy stories like 'The Gruffalo' or complex instructions in other subjects. Mastering writing, from forming clear sentences to structuring paragraphs in KS2 English, helps them express their ideas confidently.
Building a strong foundation in English from an early age is key to long-term academic success, and with Tutorful, your child can get the personalised support they need to thrive. Our experienced Primary English tutors help children develop essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension while boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Whether your child is preparing for KS2 English exams or simply improving their reading skills, Tutorful provides engaging, one-to-one online lessons designed to make progress feel natural and rewarding.
Each lesson on Tutorful is fully tailored to your child's needs and school goals. Primary English tutors use interactive activities, creative writing prompts, and comprehension exercises that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Students can revisit lesson recordings and access helpful study materials to reinforce learning between sessions. Our flexible scheduling also means lessons can easily fit into busy family routines, enabling effective learning from home. With the right KS2 English tutor by their side, your child will gain stronger literacy skills, improved test results, and a deeper love for reading and communication.
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Building a strong foundation in English from an early age is key to long-term academic success, and with Tutorful, your child can get the personalised support they need to thrive. Our experienced Primary English tutors help children develop essential skills in reading, writing, grammar, and comprehension while boosting their confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Whether your child is preparing for KS2 English exams or simply improving their reading skills, Tutorful provides engaging, one-to-one online lessons designed to make progress feel natural and rewarding.
Each lesson on Tutorful is fully tailored to your child's needs and school goals. Primary English tutors use interactive activities, creative writing prompts, and comprehension exercises that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. Students can revisit lesson recordings and access helpful study materials to reinforce learning between sessions. Our flexible scheduling also means lessons can easily fit into busy family routines, enabling effective learning from home. With the right KS2 English tutor by their side, your child will gain stronger literacy skills, improved test results, and a deeper love for reading and communication.
Expert Primary English Tutors for Every Need
Finding the right Primary English tutor means connecting with someone who truly understands your child's unique needs. Tutorful's expert tutors get to know your child's learning style, adapting their approach to make subjects like phonics, comprehension, or even those tricky grammar terms like 'fronted adverbials' feel clear and manageable. We carefully pick the best, background-checked tutors from across the UK, only accepting 1 in 8 applicants, so you can feel reassured your child is in capable hands.
Our Primary English tutors combine professional teaching expertise with patience and encouragement to build confidence in even the most reluctant readers or writers. Every one-to-one session is tailored precisely to your child, making sure the learning clicks. Whether they need extra help with slow, stilted reading, building confidence in handwriting when it feels like a big effort, understanding story plots, or balancing creative storytelling with technical SPaG skills for Year 6 SATs, their tutor focuses on what matters most to them. With Tutorful, getting started with a Primary English tutor is simple and flexible. You can browse tutor profiles, review qualifications, and select someone who fits your child's personality, learning style, and needs, all from the comfort of home. You're investing in your child's future, giving them the lasting skills and confidence needed not only for their current primary school journey, including Phonics Screening Checks and SATs, but also for a smooth transition to secondary school and beyond. With the right guidance, your child can gain lasting confidence in English and the skills to succeed far beyond the classroom.
Our Primary English tutors combine professional teaching expertise with patience and encouragement to build confidence in even the most reluctant readers or writers. Every one-to-one session is tailored precisely to your child, making sure the learning clicks. Whether they need extra help with slow, stilted reading, building confidence in handwriting when it feels like a big effort, understanding story plots, or balancing creative storytelling with technical SPaG skills for Year 6 SATs, their tutor focuses on what matters most to them. With Tutorful, getting started with a Primary English tutor is simple and flexible. You can browse tutor profiles, review qualifications, and select someone who fits your child's personality, learning style, and needs, all from the comfort of home. You're investing in your child's future, giving them the lasting skills and confidence needed not only for their current primary school journey, including Phonics Screening Checks and SATs, but also for a smooth transition to secondary school and beyond. With the right guidance, your child can gain lasting confidence in English and the skills to succeed far beyond the classroom.
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£48/hr
5.0
Michael B
Friendly, enthusiastic English Tutor
I absolutely love what I do, and channel that enthusiasm within each of my lessons. I believe a child can very easily see if a teacher is passionate about what they are teaching, which is why I believe only those who absolutely love their profession should teach. I want to provide the most engaging and challenging lesson for myself, because I hold very high standards for my quality of work, but more importantly, for the child. I want a child to leave each session safe in the knowledge that they have learnt something new that day.I like to approach each session differently, learning what interests...
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£47/hr
5.0
Georgina B
Experienced English tutor
Creative writing Technical EnglishComprehension 7+ 9 +11+13 + Courses in English comprehension; Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling & Creative Writing English Exam and Scholarship Preparation courses available this October half term 2025 and throughout the academic year. My approaches to tutoring Allowing regular and timely practice:Adequate preparation time plays a unique role in 7 - 13 plus preparation. Planning regular well paced lessons, beginning with the teaching of foundational core skills and fostering deeper learning,is far better for your child. By planning and investing in time, with regular...
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£40/hr
5.0
Rebecca W
Professional English Tutor
I have a passion for teaching Maths, English and Art to Primary school aged children. I am a fully qualified Primary school teacher and artist with over 25 years experience and throughout my career I have had the opportunity to work professionally and effectively in a range of educational child care settings. This includes working as a Nursery and Primary school teacher, running my own art workshop business, providing language based treatmentpackages to children with Special Educational Needs in my role as a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant and also working as a Tutor. I have had recent experience...
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£40/hr
4.9
Paul P
Effective English tutor
I educate pupils in the local area around Plymouth on a daily basis.I teach English, Maths, Science other other subjects,I also specialize in learning difficulties and disabilities (ASD, ADHD, Asperses, & dyslexia/dyspraxia). Apart from classroom teaching and tutoring I've also been a curriculum coordinator for people with ASD.The role involved designing a unique syllabus/curriculum and managed a group of educators. I have over 10 year’s main stream teaching experience in a classroom environment and five years as a tutor/specialist.I’ve taught Music, English, Science, Maths, Art and Primary (KS...
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£45/hr
5.0
Jacqueline D
Enthusiastic and patient English tutor - KS1, KS2
With many years experience as a qualified teacher (BEd Hons) in primary schools, a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and an online tutor, I have developed an empathetic approach to the challenges faced by children on their learning journey.I believe it is important to equip all children with the tools needed to become effective, confident and independent learners.I would welcome the opportunity to support your child with this process and help them to develop an enjoyment of learning.My lessons include a short introduction to ensure the child knows the aim of the lesson. This is followed by...
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£40/hr
5.0
Afra A
Enthusiastic English tutor
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated tutor with a strong academic background and a genuine passion for helping students achieve their full potential. I achieved excellent results at GCSE, earning 8 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8, as well as two A*s and one A for Alevels demonstrating both consistency and a strong understanding of exam content, mark schemes, and effective revision strategies. I have prior tutoring experience and offer support for Edexcel IGCSE students, as well as A-level students studying Biology (Edexcel A– SNAB A), Chemistry (AQA), and Psychology (AQA). My familiarity with these exam b...
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Carole G
Carole is a very responsible teacher. She has prepared a lot for the lessons. Great to have her be my teacher.
grace C
30th Mar 2026
Georgina B
Georgina has been fantastic throughout my son’s final exam preparation. From the very first lesson, she showed great care and professionalism — always asking what Jason needed and preparing materials accordingly. Her lessons are clear, encouraging and perfectly structured. We couldn’t be happier with the results and have already recommended Georgina to other parents. She is an excellent tutor and we would not hesitate to use her again!
rick F
23rd Mar 2026
Frances H
Frances is a highly experienced and thoughtful teacher. She is always patient and encouraging, and creates a relaxed environment where my 9-year-old can genuinely enjoy writing.
Her approach helps build confidence naturally, and it’s clear she knows how to guide children to express their ideas more clearly and effectively.We are very grateful for her support.
Vera X
21st Mar 2026
Tierney G
My daughter has had a couple of lessons with Tierney now and has absolutely loved them. She’s already starting to grow in confidence and gets really excited about sitting down for her lessons. Tierney has been lovely with her, and we’re really looking forward to continuing.
Dee D
11th Mar 2026
Rebecca W
I am very happy with Rebecca’s English and Math lessons. She explains everything clearly and makes even difficult topics easy to understand. Rebecca is patient, supportive, and truly dedicated. I highly recommend her as a teacher.
Corina Z
25th Feb 2026
Emma H
Emma is simply fantastic! After just 4 lessons, my son, who is in primary school, was admired by his teachers; his English grammar improved significantly. My son feels very comfortable with her teaching style, and she makes learning much easier for him. I highly recommend her!
Sheila S
19th Feb 2026
Judy C
My daughter is 7 and loves her lessons with Judy. Her sessions are fun and learning at the same time. Would definitely recommend.
Mona N
15th Feb 2026
Siobhan L
Siobhan was excellent and I’m really pleased with how the first session went. She was really well prepared and explained things clearly throughout the lesson. She worked patiently with my son and made him feel at ease, which was great to see as he can be quite shy at first. She asked thoughtful questions and encouraged him to share his ideas, helping to build his confidence as the session went on. Overall, it was a very positive and engaging first lesson. Thanks Siobhan!
Sharon D
14th Feb 2026
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