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Does the thought of the competitive London school system feel overwhelming? When your child is aiming for a place at a brilliant local school like Graveney, or thinking ahead to university, it's easy to worry if they're falling behind in subjects like History.
But what if your child could get dedicated, one-to-one support without adding more travel to your busy schedule? From your home in Tooting, we connect your child with some of the UK's best History tutors online. It's about building their understanding, and their confidence, one lesson at a time.
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Beyond Dates: Why a Real Grasp of History Matters
History is far more than just remembering events; it’s about learning how to think critically and build a convincing argument. When your child can analyse a source or structure a powerful essay, they’re not just preparing for an exam. They are developing the precise analytical skills sought by top sixth forms and competitive university courses, like those at nearby King's College London. It’s a skill that helps them understand the world with sharper eyes, turning them into a more thoughtful and capable young adult.
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The Right Support to Build Their Confidence in History
It often starts with a single stumbling block – a confusing topic, an essay they can't seem to structure. The right tutor takes the time to understand exactly where your child is struggling. They don't just explain the facts; they find the way of explaining that finally makes sense to *them*. We see it happen every day: that moment of relief and quiet pride when a difficult concept finally clicks into place.
Imagine a lesson focused entirely on what your child needs. Perhaps it's breaking down a complex A-Level question on the Russian Revolution, or practising source analysis skills for a crucial GCSE paper. These aren't generic lectures; they are active, engaging sessions designed to turn confusion into clarity. It’s in these moments that real understanding is built, and your child starts to believe, 'I can actually do this'.
And all this happens from the comfort of your home in Tooting. There's no stressful journey after school, just calm, focused learning that fits around your family's life. By connecting your child with specialists from across the UK, we open up a world of expertise far beyond your local area. It’s flexible, effective support that puts your child's needs – and your family's schedule – first.
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6 History tutors in Tooting London:
£24/hr
5.0
Richard B
English History History
Hello, I'm Richard.I'm a calm and professional tutor with years of work helping teach and tutor younger years from 11 Plus to GCSE. I know the ropes and what's expected of students, especially Humanities, English, and History and their associated exam boards.I studied History, German and Mathematics at A Level and went on to receive a 1st Class Scottish Master's Degree from the University of Edinburgh.I'm looking to teach my great passions of History and English to others with engaging but never stressful tutorlage.My previous teaching experience - both at primary schools and secondary - is broad...
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£62/hr
5.0
Gavin C
Supportive History tutor for exams & coursework
Hi, I’m Gavin — an experienced English and academic tutor with a strong background in Business Studies, Marketing, and academic writing, supporting students from KS3 and GCSE through to A Level and university degree level.I hold a Master’s degree in Marketing and a degree in Business and Management, and alongside my academic background I have professional experience in marketing. This combination allows me to help students not only understand subject content, but also learn how to express ideas clearly, structure answers effectively, and meet assessment criteria with confidence.My core focus is su...
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£62/hr
5.0
Max S
Engaging and passionate History tutor
I’m an engaging and passionate tutor of History based in South London. I specialise in Contemporary History (French Revolution onwards), with particular expertise in British, American, Russian and German history. I like to create very clear frameworks and agendas for what we need to achieve within our allotted time together. However, within that framework I like to employ a very relaxed, informal style. Sessions are interactive and free from rigidity without being too discursive. I believe in ultimately ‘coaching’ students to arrive at their own answers and conclusions through useful prompts, quest...
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£40/hr
5.0
Kevin A
Experienced Qualified Mature History
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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£100/hr
4.8
Tricia T
Experienced teacher History English,History,Special needs
I am a highly experienced and well-qualified teacher with over 35 years of experience working across primary, secondary, and special school settings. My passion for education has been at the heart of my career, and I take pride in supporting all learners to reach their full potential, whatever their starting point.Over the years, I have held a range of roles that have deepened my understanding of diverse learning needs. I spent 14 years as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) in both primary and secondary schools, where I supported pupils with a wide range of additional needs. I also...
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£139/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering History tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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Ethan G
Absolutely fantastic help with my dissertation, in both the writing and research, couldn't recommend enough!
Ben F
26th Mar 2026
Amira K
Very helpful
Jeyarani A
15th Mar 2026
Josh W
Josh is a rare gem! He is knowledgeable and enthusiastic about History while also being a kind, encouraging and supportive tutor. He makes History enjoyable.
Tee R
10th Mar 2026
Axel K
When my daughter faced some difficulties during her A level history course, we decided that she needs some help. I found Alex on one of the online tutoring platforms. We took a couple of lessons and my daughter’s tests results improved so much. But of the challenges was that we are from different language backgrounds. I didn’t believe it was possible to find someone who can explain the subject for a kid not speaking English language. Surprisingly it all worked perfectly! Alex is extremely helpful and supportive tutor. He always sends additional materials to study and the lesson obviously goes far beyond 1 hour online on the platform. I definitely can recommend Alex as a tutor with high attitude to a subject, reliable person and love to what he is doing!!!
Ksenya B
8th Mar 2026
ROSEANNA F
Rosie was first rate, she really helped our daughter through a tricky bit of History A Level coursework. Highly recommended!
Tim T
5th Feb 2026
Hywel B
Hywel is an excellent history tutor who really helped our daughter to understand course content she had missed. He is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic & supportive. He knew our daughter well enough to adopt the approach to learning that was best for her & even went out of his way to help with a uni application. We are grateful for his input & would highly recommend him.
Kirsty C
1st Feb 2026
Benedict D
Benedict is a true find! He’s made History interesting for my daughter, she’s learnt more in a month than she has at school all year. He’s patient, makes it fun & gives feedback. Well worth it.
Grace H
29th Jan 2026
George A
So far so good.Really good knowledgeable tutor .Very happy we chosen George , helps to improve with History A levels.
S.Gaubys 1
19th Jan 2026
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