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Functional Skills can feel like a huge hurdle, especially when your child needs them for their next step. It's tough seeing them struggle with skills for 'everyday life', and even tougher not knowing how to help them practise. But even when you can't help with the subject, you can still help them.
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The right support changes everything. It’s not just about passing an assessment, it's about your child feeling capable with practical maths and English. It’s the moment they stop seeing these subjects as a barrier and start seeing them as tools they can use.
This confidence is key, whether they’re aiming for an apprenticeship, a college course, or simply feeling more prepared for work. A great tutor makes sure every lesson is relevant and builds towards that goal.
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57 Functional Skills Level 1 tutors:
£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature Functional Skills
I bring over twenty years of international experience, having worked in nine countries with learners and professionals from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.GCSE English Language/Literature Teaching concentrates on critical analysis, language techniques, structure and commentary.In GCSE English, past papers provide experience of real exam demands and a variety of question styles. I also give particular attention to sentence structure, paragraphs and punctuation, following recent examiner comments.At A level, I teach History, focusing on: The Tudors, The Stuarts,The French Revolution Russian...
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£44/hr
5.0
Heena T
Isn't Functional Skills painful? Money back guarantee that'll change
Hi, this is Heena!I am currently doing an MSc in Public Policy and Management at The University of Manchester.I achieved 8A* and 2As in my GCSE O-Levels in all science subjects and scored an A* in Mathematics and As in Physics and Biology in A-levels. I have been teaching GCSE Maths since appearing for my A-Levels (10+ years and for the past four years on MyTutor and Superprof), which has allowed me to develop a fantastic grasp on not only the material but the best way to convey it!I am a fun-loving, friendly person with a pleasant demeanour. My optimistic nature helps me develop a rapport with...
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£44/hr
5.0
Harriet D
Award-winning Functional Skills English and maths tutor
I am an award-winning tutor. In 2020, I won the BKSB Skills Award for best English tutor and was also short-listed for maths tutor of the year at the same time. I have 15 years experience of delivering maths and English to apprentices who range in age from 16-70, so I am skilled at adapting my teaching to suit each learner's needs.
I have been described as 'a safe pair of hands' and I believe this is because of my ability to inspire confidence in the most anxious of students.
I am able to deliver maths and English functional skills, GCSE English language and literature and ESOL.
I am...
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£48/hr
4.9
Alena S
patient person-centered experienced Functional Skills tutor
Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated tutor and mental health mentor with a PGCE education and a psychology qualifi cation. Years of experience in teaching students of different age groups, backgrounds and complex needs, as well as gifted and talented students as a private tutor and mentor with excellent results. Guiding them in their very complex life circumstances to support their wellbeing and learning. Teaching various subjects, such as Psychology, Business Studies and Academic writing on GCSE, A-level and University level. Dedicated to providing person-centred teaching and supporting...
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£43/hr
5.0
Antony N
Highly experienced GCSE & A Level Functional Skills and GCSE Physics
I am a highly experienced teacher and former head of secondary in an independent school. I have also worked in mainstream and special needs environments. I can teach GCSE & A Level Maths, as well as GCSE Physics, Functional Skills maths, GCSE Statistics & Further Maths.I have experience with all major exam boards including Pearson/edexcel, AQA, Cambridge, OCR, and iGCSEs. I love teaching maths, and I really enjoy passing my knowledge on to other people. I have a love for Maths and Science, and I try to make these subjects as fun to learn as possible.I have high expectations, and I want every student...
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£47/hr
4.9
Chan L
Engaging Functional Skills Teacher + Qualified Assessor | All Levels
I am a passionate and highly experienced Mathematics Teacher with over 15 years of expertise in Teaching, Assessing, and Tutoring students of all ages and abilities. I believe that a happy, confident student is more likely to thrive and learn effectively. By fostering a positive, supportive environment, I ensure that each student feels empowered to engage with the subject, ultimately improving academic performance and grades. Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of students, including those with SEND, from primary school children to adults. I have consistently achieved excellent...
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Andrew is a brilliant tutor explains everything very thoroughly so glad we found him
charlotte B
28th Oct 2024
Jade C
I wanted to share my positive experience with Jade’s functional skills math lessons. Jade is not only professional but also incredibly helpful. Her knowledge of functional skills math is extensive, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking assistance in this area.
Maxine P
14th Jul 2024
Hemal V
Very polite tutor very easy to work with !
Oscar D
10th Feb 2024
Glenn G
Glenn is a fantastic teacher. My severely dyslexic son thought his methods were amazing and felt very as ease with him.
Paula B
21st Jul 2022
Katherine R
Extremely helpful and puts me at ease so I can do my best! has restored my confidence. Thank you so much!
Rachel M
13th Feb 2022
Heena T
Really good in explaining and breaking things down for me!
Atisha B
31st Jan 2022
Jilly M
Jilly is a real find! For my very dyslexic and dyspraxic 17-year-old son, developing skills in English has been incredibly hard. Although he has enjoyed learning some subjects and done well in these GCSEs with the help of a scribe, the punishing experience of so many years spent learning to read and write left him with very low confidence when it comes to English, and his skills have lagged far behind his ability. Jilly is the first teacher in any context to understand how to help him turn this around. From the very first lesson, she tapped into his interests to show him how to make use of what he already knew and to build on it quickly. That sounds obvious, doesn't it? But none of the very clever and experienced people who went before Jilly could quite get it right. They tried hard and meant well, but I think they forgot to believe in him. Now, with Jilly, my son comes with enthusiasm to each of his English sessions and is making quick progress. That's a first in almost 14 years of schooling. I share Jilly's confidence that he will achieve a GCSE or other Level 2 qualification in English in the next year. More importantly, my son believes that is possible too. I cannot thank Jilly enough. I recommend her so very highly.
Pat G
23rd Jul 2021
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