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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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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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56 Functional Skills tutors:
£93/hr
5.0
Jessica P
Functional Skills 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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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature Functional Skills
RESULTS ORIENTATED: UNIVERSITY DIssertations - Guidance on structure , planning and argument.I have advised on subjects from micro- biology to religious architecture! I meet deadlines.A LEVEL History- Tudors- Stuarts 1603- 1714- French Revolution- Russian Revolution , Lenin, Stalin and Post war Teaching is very closely aligned to actual questions,I teach essay writing, and essay improvement. I happily explain the hard factGCSE ENGLISH Concentrating on critical analysis. language techniques,structure and commentary. The tutoring is very closely related to real exams using past papers to provide...
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£80/hr
5.0
Bevan H
Friendly and communicative Functional Skills Tutor. Over 5000 hours
Hi, I'm Bevan, a master's graduate in Mathematics (MMath, University of York, 1st class) and full time Maths tutor for the past 5 years. As a friendly, communicative and patient 28-year-old, I believe I can relate to and get the best from students studying mathematics at all levels. Maths can be a tricky thing. I understand first hand how pupils can have a difficult relationship with Maths, and strive to make it more accessible and to unlock their full potential so they may achieve the results they are capable of. At all levels of Maths that I would be tutoring at I achieved the maximum possible...
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£39/hr
5.0
Manuel M
Experienced and enthusiastic Functional Skills tutor
Unlock Your Child’s Potential or Your Own' Potential with Personalised Tutoring About Me Hello! I’m Manuel, and I bring ten years of diverse teaching experience from England, Spain, and Thailand. I specialise in tailoring lessons to each student's unique needs and goals, helping them achieve their objectives and build lasting confidence. Expertise and Services With five years in the UK tutoring scene, I have successfully supported students preparing for A-level, GCSE, 11+, SATS , and functional skills exams. My approach focuses on both learning and application, ensuring students improve their gra...
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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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£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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