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Give Your Child 11+ Confidence with an Online Reading Tutor in Plymouth
Watching your child prepare for the 11+ can feel like a huge weight on your shoulders. In Plymouth, with places at grammar schools like Devonport High and Plymouth High so sought-after, you know how much strong reading and comprehension skills matter for the verbal reasoning tests. It’s completely normal to worry if they’re getting the focused support they need.
Finding a one-to-one Reading tutor is about giving your child a partner who can build their confidence from the ground up. It’s dedicated time for them to ask questions, practise tricky comprehension tasks, and feel truly ready for the challenge ahead.
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Why Strong Reading is the Foundation for Your Child’s Success
Great reading skills aren't just about passing English exams; they're the key to understanding every subject. From interpreting word problems in a Maths GCSE to analysing sources in History A-Levels, a confident reader has a huge advantage. Strong comprehension and verbal reasoning are skills that will help your child unlock their potential, opening doors to college, university, and the career they dream of.
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Personalised Reading Support to Help Your Child Thrive
The right tutor takes the time to understand exactly how your child learns. They’ll quickly spot the areas where your child might be struggling, whether it’s understanding tricky vocabulary or grasping the subtext of a passage, and adapt their teaching style to give them the support they need to make a breakthrough.
Every lesson is built around your child's specific goals. If they need to prepare for the 11+ verbal reasoning paper, sessions can focus on practising exam-style questions. If their general confidence with books is low, the tutor can find texts that spark their interest and make reading feel exciting again. This tailored approach is why 90% of our students improve by at least one grade.
Finding the right expert support shouldn't add more stress to your family's busy schedule. With our flexible online lessons, you can connect with the UK's best tutors from your home in Plymouth, at a time that works for you. It's simple, secure, and designed to fit around your life.
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6 Reading tutors in Plymouth:
£85/hr
4.9
Alice A
Reading Tutor - Making learning memorable
* Book your child in for SUMMER BOOSTER sessions TODAY*
- I have had a HUGE increase this year in last minute requests for support, even for the day before the exam...
- Many of these young people have been worrying about their GCSEs and A Levels behind closed doors and parents have realised too late that they need support.
- If your child is in secondary school or 6th form now and you have any doubt about their independent study skills please consider summer sessions.
- I hear all too often that the young people I am working with do not have the skills in order to attempt independent study....
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£47/hr
5.0
Rebecca T
Qualified Reading tutor
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I’m a qualified primary school teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a full enhanced DBS certificate. I graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Primary Education with Mathematics specialism (with QTS). I have experience teaching across the primary age range from 5 year olds up to 11 year olds. I love teaching/tutoring because I enjoy sharing my knowledge with children (and adults) and I find it really rewarding to see people progress and think ‘I helped them achieve that’! I would be delighted to help you to improve your skills in either Maths, Engli...
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£54/hr
5.0
Rhys W
Young, enthusiastic Reading tutor for all ages and abilities
My name is Rhys, I'm 29 years old, and I'm an English tutor. I have a BA in English and an MA in Creative Writng from Goldsmiths, University of London having also studied English Literature and Language at GCSE and A-Level. I aim to provide interesting, engaging lessons tailored to the requirements of the student. I am available to teach all ages and abilities from Primary school pupils right through to Undergraduate students, and anybody who wishes to to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of literature. Primary and KS3: I am able to provide students with the necessary building blocks...
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£108/hr
5.0
Carla J
Reading Experienced 11 Plus and GCSE English tutor
Hello,If you're looking for a friendly tutor who can bring out the best in a student - please get in touch.I'm a fully qualified (with enhanced DBS) English teacher and am currently working towards my PhD in Creative Writing. I have a proven track record of helping students to achieve 8s and 9s in their GCSE English and have helped numerous students pass the 11 Plus exam. As you can see from my twenty-eight reviews, I have been given the highest star rating for each one and my students enjoy their lessons!I have a Master's (distinction) in Creative Writing. My degree is in English Language and...
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£50/hr
4.9
Alena S
experienced Reading 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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£35/hr
5.0
Jemima M
Dedicated Reading tutor
I have shown myself to be a self-motivated and well organised individual who can prove to be friendly and confident. I am patient and able to work under pressure. Wherever I am, I always aim for the best with my positive attitude to any problems I may come across. I always look to share that positivity and help others.I have been tutoring since I was 16 assisting with English, Maths and Science to children between the ages of 6 to 16. I first became interested in the teaching route when I began assisting peers with GCSE Maths when they were struggling. I enjoyed being able to share my knowledge...
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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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