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Watching your child struggle to keep up with their peers in reading is tough. Maybe it's the challenge of picking up a book vs. looking at a screen, or maybe the magic of story time has been lost amongst phonics worksheets and reading homework. You might wonder if you're picking the wrong genre or if there's something deeper at play, or perhaps you're finding it hard to tell if they're actually making progress. Whatever the obstacle, a skilled reading tutor can reignite that spark, helping your child build real confidence and discover the pleasure that comes from reading.

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Why Primary School Reading Matters

Learning to read well at primary school starts with sounding out words, but it goes on to help your child open doors to new worlds, as well as understand our own. Strong reading skills allow your child to enjoy everything from classic novels to the subjects they'll study in the future including Maths, English and Science. Reading builds vocabulary, fires up their imagination, and helps them to express themselves clearly, foundations that matter throughout school and well into adult life. A dedicated reading tutor will help your child to build these vital skills and make sure they don’t get left behind.

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Choosing a Personalised Reading Tutor

At Tutorful, our online tutors for reading are carefully selected from candidates across the UK. We accept just 1 in 8 applicants and conduct thorough background checks, so you know that your child is learning with someone that is both safe and skilled at what they do. Our experienced reading tutors combine phonics teaching with the joy of storytelling, moving beyond sound buttons and alien words to help children start to genuinely love reading. Every session with an online reading tutor is prepared with your child's needs in mind. Whether they're learning to blend sounds, feeling stuck with repetitive scheme books, or finding comprehension difficult, a reading tutor brings exactly the right level of challenge and support. They'll help your child move from sounding out words to reading fluently with strong comprehension, tackle inference questions for SATs, and build stamina for longer texts. With Tutorful, finding experienced online tutors for reading is straightforward and flexible around your family life, so your child can learn from home at times that suit you. It's an investment in their future, building reading skills that will underpin everything else they learn, from understanding history projects to preparing for secondary school. Our tutors provide ongoing support as your child grows, making sure their reading, vocabulary and comprehension are strong enough for whatever comes next.

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Richard B
Qualified Reading tutor
Hi, I’m Richard and I’m a qualified primary school teacher.I tutor both primary school and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) students on Tutorful.For primary school children, I teach both KS1 and KS2 subjects from across the primary curriculum, with my main focus on maths, English and reading.For TEFL students, I teach beginner, intermediate and advanced classes that draw heavily on my time spent teaching English abroad.I tutor with a standardised lesson structure and I link lessons together to ensure that learning is backed up session after session.This is the same method that I u...
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£77/hr
5.0
Tess B
Experienced Teacher and SENDCoordinator Reading tutor
I am an Edinburgh-based Specialist in Primary Education, Support for Learning and Early Years, with over 12 years experience working in education as a play leader, support worker, teacher, tutor, Inclusion leader and Phase leader. I am passionate about helping pupils to increase their confidence, consolidate basic skills and develop a love of learning. I am fully qualified with PVG Membership, GTCS Registration, PGCE and PG Cert in Special Educational Needs Coordination. I offer bespoke services that meet the needs of the pupil and their family. My tutor services include: - Personalised Learning...
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£54/hr
5.0
Amanda A
Excellent Reading tutor
Hello, my name is Amanda, I am a parent of 1 boy aged 10. I am a qualified teacher working in the Surrey area, currently teaching year 3. As a teacher I pride myself on my patient, persistent and enthusiastic approach with my students and ensure professionalism throughout my lessons.I want to help your children succeed and over come any barriers they face. I have experience working with children with SEND, English as an additional language, those struggling to meet age related expectations and those on the verge of greater depth needing some extra support. I am trained in Little Wandle and Read...
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£39/hr
5.0
Sandra R
An enthusiastic Reading tutor
Driven and enthusiastic English tutor with over ten years experience . I am currently looking to resume my professional tutoringcareer after dedicating the last five years to working in a challenging secondary school. I can offer individual, or small group tuition. I have a proven tracktrack record of success at GCSE with a 100% pass rate. Ibelieve in developing confidence through good, clear communication and have worked successfully with many students of all ages and abilities. In my tutorial sessions, I use a wide variety of materials and activities to keep students motivated and interested...
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£30/hr
5.0
Stephen T
Experienced, friendly, patient Reading tutor for all ages
I am a native English-speaking, qualified tutor of English as a foreign language, who also tutors Thai, acoustic guitar, and low-level French and Spanish - having studied these languages, lived in Thailand for 14 years, and played guitar since primary school.I also do English proofreading and editing, Thai interpreting, other areas of English writing, reading and speaking, and other primary subjects such as Maths.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • 20 years helping people improve their language (mostly English) • 12 years paid tutoring, teaching and proofreading • TESOL Level 5 Certificate (Teaching ESOL:...
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£37/hr
5.0
Carole G
Professional Reading tutor
Hi, my name is Carole. I worked as a primary school teacher for 19 years and I have been tutoring children from reception to year 8, mainly online, since February 2020. I have worked with many children, helping them to achieve success in SATs, school entrance exams or to gain increased confidence and enjoyment of their subjects in school. I had some recent feedback from a parent, stating that their child had "gone from being scared of maths (and trying to hide it by saying maths is boring) to loving it!" Some of my current students have worked with me for several years, continuing after primary...
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Joanne W
So far so good, Joanne is amazing, such a kind nature, she has a fantastic way to get my son to concentrate during his time learning, which is something that he struggled with. Joanne is patient with him, she’s boosts the confidence and tells him when he’s done well. She truly is wonderful
Natalie M
11th Aug 2025
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Tess B
Tess has been so helpful in helping our son with dyslexia build both his confidence and abilities academically during his final years of primary school. He's now in a great position to tackle his secondary education!
Duncan S
23rd Jun 2025
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Sarah H
Sarah is a great tutor, my child has really built a good relationship with Sarah and Sarah always adapts the lessons to work with my child and what interests her and keeps her motivated.
Harpreet K
29th Oct 2024
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Stephen T
My daughter has been with Stephen for 3 weeks now,She loves it! Stephen is a very friendly tutor and gives great reading tips.
Cuixia W
5th Oct 2024
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Eleanor B
Great first 'getting to know' lesson. Ellie helped Monty warm to the idea of tutoring by tapping nicely into his interests (he said afterwards that he really liked her) . He is positive about having another session next week. It was good that they could discuss his current school book; I think this is going to help him.
Laura M
2nd Oct 2024
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Hannah B
Within 5 minutes of specking to Hannah, I knew she was going to be my son’s tutor. She’s personable, passionate and knows her industry inside out. We’ve only had 2 lessons, but I can see the confidence and enjoyment on my son’s face as he’s learning. My son said after his 2nd lesson, ‘Hannah is so calm and I’m really enjoying tutoring’. We are actually so blessed to have found Hannah.
Victoria V
9th Aug 2024
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Nic H
Nic is a very experienced teacher who is able to adapt to different children, with an array of tools up her sleeve to keep the child engaged. After every lesson Nic is very good at telling me what they went through and what we should be focusing on. I think I am even learning myself on letter formation! My daughter is a high functioning autistic person in reception, who needs to close some gaps in her phonics, numbers and handwriting. The leap from reception to year 1 can be difficult and Nic is helping me to get my daughter to a level where she will feel stable with the transition. I was worried that a 1hr lesson would be too hard for my daughter and that she would not be engaged. My daughter is fully engaged and I am very impressed with what my daughter can achieve in her lesson.
Alaina N
3rd Jun 2024
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Emma J
Emma is very kind. My daughter loves to do lesson with her.
Evren A
29th May 2024
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How can an online reading tutor help my child love reading more than screens?

Tutorful reading tutor will introduce your child to a wide range of captivating stories, tailoring lessons to their interests. They'll explore characters, plots, and ideas in a way that sparks genuine excitement, helping your child see books as a source of adventure rather than a chore.

My child is a 'free reader' but has stopped reading. Can a tutor help get them back on track?

Absolutely. An online reading tutor can work with your child to identify genres and authors that truly excite them. They'll guide them towards books that are the right level of challenge, balancing fun reads with opportunities for growth.

How do I know if my child's reading comprehension is good enough for their age?

Our experienced reading tutors can assess your child's comprehension skills, looking beyond just sounding out words to how they really understand them. They’ll help your child to understand characters, predict outcomes, and grasp themes, and provide you with clear feedback on their progress.

Can a reading tutor help my child prepare for the Year 1 Phonics Check or SATs reading paper?

Yes, definitely. For younger children, a tutor can reinforce phonics skills in a supportive, stress-free way, building confidence for the Year 1 Phonics Check. For older primary pupils, our online tutors for reading specialise in breaking down the SATs reading paper, teaching inference strategies, time management, and how to approach complex texts.

How does Tutorful ensure the quality of its primary reading tutors?

We take tutor quality very seriously, and every one of our reading tutors goes through a thorough vetting process, including background checks, and we only accept around 1 in 8 applicants.

Do you offer online tutors for reading, or do lessons happen in person?

Tutorful specialises in online tutoring, meaning your child can connect with expert reading tutors from anywhere in the UK, from the comfort of your home. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. Online lessons are interactive and engaging, using digital whiteboards and shared documents to make learning really dynamic.

What if my child struggles with reading across other subjects like History or Science?

Our reading tutors understand that reading isn't just for English lessons. They can help your child develop strategies for tackling longer, denser non-fiction texts often found in History or Science. They'll work on building reading stamina, extracting key information, and understanding specialist vocabulary.
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