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Give Your Child a Confident Start with Online Reading Tutors in Islington
We know that in Islington, with such brilliant but popular schools, you want to give your child the best possible start. It's natural to worry that if they aren't a confident reader early on, they might struggle to keep up in a busy classroom. You're not alone in feeling this pressure.
Finding the right one-to-one support can make all the difference. An expert Reading tutor provides a friendly, encouraging space for your child to build skills at their own pace. It’s about creating a positive relationship with books that will help them feel ready and excited for school, laying a strong foundation for their future.
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Why Confident Reading is the Foundation for Success
Reading isn't just another subject; it's the key that unlocks all others. When your child reads with confidence, they can tackle word problems in Maths, understand experiments in Science, and explore different eras in History. Strong reading and comprehension skills are essential for success in their GCSEs and A-Levels, opening up a world of possibilities for university and beyond. It’s the most important skill you can give them for their future.
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The right tutor does more than just teach; they build a connection with your child. By understanding how your child learns best, they can create a supportive partnership that makes learning feel positive and rewarding. We help you find that perfect match from our community of expert, background-checked tutors. In fact, we only accept 1 in every 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure your child is in safe, capable hands.
Every one-to-one lesson is planned entirely around your child. Whether they need a bit of help with phonics, want to improve their comprehension, or just need encouragement to pick up a book, the sessions are adapted to their specific goals. This focused attention is something that's often hard to find in a classroom of thirty, and it's why 90% of our students improve by at least one grade.
Finding that extra support shouldn't add to your family's stress. With online tutoring, there's no need to travel across Islington after a long day. You can find and meet the perfect tutor from the comfort of your home, scheduling lessons at times that fit around school, clubs, and family life. It's simple, secure, and designed to work for you.
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7 Reading tutors in Islington:
£47/hr
5.0
Seb D
High pass rates - IETS, 11+, Reading Common Entrance
I have been teaching English since 2012.I hold a postgraduate degree from The University of Cambridge (PGCert in Teaching Creative Writing), an MA from Goldsmiths, University of London (Masters in Creative Writing and Education) and a CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching).I teach students for a range of learning outcomes: 11+ English; Common Entrance English; GCSE English; English for Academic Purposes; IELTS; Creative Writing; Undergraduate Humanities; Postgraduate Humanities. I help students with English 11+, Common Entrance, GCSE and IELTS by encouraging reading curiosity and boosting...
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£62/hr
5.0
India H
English Literature Reading English
I'm a reliable, friendly and patient English Literature and American Studies BA (Hons) graduate from the University of Manchester - where I received a First Class Degree. I am confident in teaching English at a GCSE and A-Level, and can also provide help in Politics and Geography which I studied at A-Level, having received A's in both. I am also am available to support KS3 and Primary students in English and general reading/writing. I have a strong background in writing and editing for various school newspapers and anthologies, securing my school English Literature prize for four consecutive years...
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£50/hr
5.0
Shamim U
Specialist and Experienced Reading Tutor
Hi! I am Shamim. I've been teaching students across London for the last 6 years. Since, I've been enjoying sharing my passion for Maths, English as well as Sciences. My students, notably, enjoy my lessons and demonstrate thorough engagement. I always ensure to create specific lesson plans, tailored to the needs of my students.I enjoydeveloping deeper understanding of topics and create opportunity for students to apply learnt content through a combination of worksheet and exam style questions. After each lesson I'll be providing free feedback to parents to ensure adaptations in teaching to meet...
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£80/hr
5.0
Abu S
Specialist Reading Tutor, 11+, 8+, 7+ Exam
Hi!My names Abu and I'm an enthusiastic English and Maths tutor. I specialise in tutoring primary school children of KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. I have been teaching across London for the last 5 years, both privately and in schools. I have a patient yet optimistic nature and I enjoy developing rapport with my students. Schools that I help my students get into are of the following: Harrow School Admission King’s College Wimbledon School Admission Marlborough College School Admission Radley College School Admission St. Paul’s Girls’ School Admission Wellington College School Admission Benenden School Admis...
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£59/hr
4.6
Kathryn B
Enthusiastic and Experienced Reading Tutor
English Literature is a fascinating subject that requires curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity. As an experienced teacher, I am dedicated to inspiring my students to express their opinions, challenge my interpretations of the text, and be challenged in return. I have taught both Secondary and A-level students and enjoy exploring the world of literature through my students' unique perspectives.I am also passionate about history and hold an A-level in the subject. The study of literature and history share many similarities, similar to how physics and maths are connected subjects. I enjoy...
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£112/hr
5.0
Oliver S
Reading Tutor - 7+ to 11+ Prep || Top Schools || Limited Slots Available
"The teachers say [my child] is doing well, but I'm not sure…" If this sounds like you, you're in the right place.Some students I've helped: — WESTMINSTER 13+ PLACE (VIA 11+) — WESTMINSTER UNDER7+ PLACE — KCS 13+ PLACE (VIA 11+) — KCS 11+ PLACE— ST PAUL'S BOYS 11+ PLACE — ST PAUL'S BOYS 7+ PLACE— CITY GIRLS 11+ PLACE — CITY GIRLS 8+ PLACE — 3x CITY BOYS 11+ PLACE — CITY BOYS 11+ SCHOLARSHIP — 4x HIGHGATE 11+ PLACE — GODOLPHIN & LATYMER 11+ PLACE — 2x LATYMER UPPER 11+ PLACE — DULWICH COLLEGE 11+ PLACE— 2x FRANCIS HOLLAND 11+ SCHOLARSHIP — FRANCIS HOLLAND 11+ ACADEMIC EXHIBITION — 2x CHANNING 11+ SCHO...
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£50/hr
5.0
David H
Experienced & Qualified Primary School Reading Teacher (11+ & SATs)
Hi there! I'm David - a fully qualified primary school teacher with over 10 years teaching experience. I've taught children with SEN, EAL, behavioural problems and gifted children, across all primary stages. In the past 2 years, I have been tutoring online.Most of my teaching has been in Year 6, specialising in getting children ready for the 11+ exams (English, Maths, Verbal & Non Verbal) and SATs papers (Reading, SPaG & Maths). I know how tricky and confusing it can be for children - and parents - in the lead up to these tests. Whilst tutoring online, I have been specifically focusing on bridging...
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Luke S
I want to give a big thankyou to Luke for his work with my son.
He's been incredibly patient and supportive, while also encouraging improvement in his reading.
Luke struck a great balance between structured learning and making the sessions fun.
We've seen real progress and I highly recommend him.
- Year 2 student
Ellis S
1st May 2026
Joanne W
My daughter has been having tutoring session with Jo for some time now, her reading has improved so much in that time. My daughter can be quite shy but she settled with Jo very quickly and she makes the lesson engaging and fun.Would recommend to anyone who needs some help for their child who is behind at school.
Sarah A
26th Jan 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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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