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Functional Skills can feel like a sudden, unexpected hurdle. Whether your child needs them for a college place, an apprenticeship, or just to build core confidence, it's easy to feel out of your depth.
Even when you can't help with the subject, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder does the work for you. Just answer a few questions about what your child needs and how they learn best, and we’ll recommend a specialist tutor. You don't have to figure it all out alone.
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More than a qualification — real-world confidence
The right support can make English and maths feel relevant and manageable, not just another test. Lessons focus on the practical skills they'll use every day, building confidence step by step.
When they have someone in their corner who gets them, they can start to ask questions without feeling self-conscious. This is about giving them a solid foundation for whatever they choose to do next.
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Our Tutor Finder asks the right questions so you don't have to. Based on your answers, we’ll suggest a shortlist of tutors. Every one is ID-verified, DBS-checked, and has passed our vetting process — only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted.
This is a recommendation from a team trusted by thousands of parents, who rate us 4.6 stars. Most families have their first lesson within days. It’s a low-pressure session for the tutor to get to know your child. If it’s not the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we’ll find someone else, no charge.
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65 Functional Skills tutors:
£62/hr
4.9
Clare C
Looking for last minute 11+Functional Skills 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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£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
Functional Skills 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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£39/hr
5.0
Manuel M
Experienced and enthusiastic Functional Skills tutor
I am a tutor with nine years’ experience providing in-person and online tuition in England, alongside ten years of teaching experience in England, Spain and Thailand.I support learners preparing for A-level, GCSE, 11+, SATs and Functional Skills examinations, as well as adults who want to strengthen their skills. My teaching covers English, literacy, numeracy, reasoning, knowledge and understanding, application, analytical and evaluative skills. I work with AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas specifications, using the relevant curriculum materials and past papers.In lessons, I focus on the topics and s...
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£79/hr
5.0
Michelle P
In need of Easter revision? Message me. Functional Skills English
Hi. My name is Michelle and I'm a freelance writer and online English tutor. I also work casually as a Cover Supervisor, providing emergency teacher cover in high schools all over Chester and the surrounding area. I graduated in 2018, as a mature student, with a first-class English Literature degree and am available for hire as a private English tutor and mentor. I have lots of experience preparing students for 7+, 11+, GCSE, A Level, IELTS and all common entrance English exams.As the parent of two children myself (ages twelve and sixteen), I understand first-hand how difficult it can be trying...
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£45/hr
5.0
Matthew A
Functional Skills tutor in Cheltenham
Hello. My name is Matthew. I've been offering 1-on-1 tuition in science and maths subjects since the start of 2019 as I've often been told I'm great at explaining things and great with the kids. I've always loved science and found it highly interesting and fascinating, so I can inject a lot of energy and love for the subject in my lessons. I have a Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry and Genetics (University of Nottingham) and a Masters in Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology (University of Leicester), as well as A levels in Maths, Physics, Human Biology, and Chemistry.Some of my key strengths: - Efficient....
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£47/hr
5.0
Fiona O
Patient, friendly and experienced Functional Skills tutor.
My background is in academic publishing. Before tutoring, I worked as a writer and researcher for Oxford University Press, and I hold an MA in Creative Writing from Aberystwyth University and a BA in English and History of Art from Oxford Brookes.
I teach English, English Language and English Literature from Primary through KS3 to GCSE, across AQA, Pearson Edexcel and Eduqas. I also cover EFL and IELTS from beginner to A-Level, 11+ English, SATs, Phonics, Reading, Spelling Punctuation and Grammar, Functional Skills (Level 1 and 2), and Essay and Creative Writing. I have experience supporting...
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Gearoid C
I highly recommend my tutor. In a short period of time, he helped me pass my GCSE English. His clear explanations of the marking scheme, effective exam techniques, and detailed feedback made a huge difference to my confidence and performance. Thank you for all your support!
Helen H L W
15th Jul 2026
Zarion B
Very knowledgeable tutor and gets straight to the point.
Sevilay K
3rd Jul 2026
Natalie G
I can’t thank Natalie enough for guiding me from start to finish in achieving my Maths Level 2 Functional Skills qualification with TQUK.
For years I believed passing this exam was impossible. I changed exam boards multiple times — from Open Awards to City & Guilds and finally to TQUK — and despite sitting the exam over and over again, I kept failing. Natalie completely changed that mindset. She made me believe it was possible, and more importantly, she made it happen.
I’m so grateful I found her on the Tutourful app. Natalie is an outstanding tutor. She explains everything with patience and clarity, always making sure I fully understand before moving on. She and I worked through official mock papers from the exam board, carefully identifying my strengths and weaknesses, then focused our sessions on the areas I needed most. That targeted approach is exactly what finally got me over the line and helped me pass.
Natalie is brilliant at what she does — professional, respectful, encouraging, and incredibly thorough. And at just £30 per hour, her sessions are genuinely great value. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Whether you need help with Maths or any other subject, you won’t regret booking with Natalie. She is worth every penny and truly the best!
Helen N
10th May 2026
Andrew S
My son got a total 5 star treatment with Andy. He is friendly, reliable, professional, his teaching is easy to follow, he is approachable and came back to me extremely quickly if I ever had a question. I cannot recommend him enough. My son went from failing functional skills English 3 times to absolutely smacking it. Thank you so much Andy.
Laura S
21st Apr 2026
Hemal V
Hemal is very calm and reliable, and he is patient, he teaches me with no rush and that build up my confidence.
Chigozie U
2nd Feb 2026
Annie R
Working with Annie is a honestly the best! She’s very patient and takes the time to explain every concept clearly until I fully understand it. She never makes me feel rushed or pressured, and she always encourages me to do my best. Her teaching style is calm and supportive, which has really helped me gain confidence in maths. I’ve improved so much since starting lessons with her.
Aisha S
8th Nov 2025
Carol B
Got straight to the point. Focused on areas I need to improve. Clear and helpful.
Ayan A
2nd Sep 2025
Anne W
I’ve always struggled with maths and never felt confident in it. However, Anna completely changed that. She listened attentively to my needs and tailored every session to help me prepare for my maths exam. She explained everything clearly and always repeated key concepts when I still didn’t understand. Anna was also very flexible and offered to send me extra worksheets or clarify any confusion anytime I needed it. Thanks again, Anna, for helping me pass my maths exam!
Amie P
7th Aug 2025
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