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Find an Online Reading Tutor in Preston to Help Your Child Succeed
We know how much pressure there is around the 11+ exams for Preston's grammar schools. When you see your child struggling with reading, it's natural to worry that the verbal reasoning or comprehension sections could hold them back from a place at a school like Lancaster Royal or Clitheroe Royal. It can feel like their whole future is on the line.
Finding the right one-to-one reading tutor can change that. It's about giving your child a supportive expert who can build their confidence, untangle the tricky parts of reading they find difficult, and help them walk into their exams feeling prepared and capable.
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Why Strong Reading is the Foundation for Your Child’s Success
Strong reading comprehension isn't just about passing the 11+ or getting a good grade in English GCSE. It's the key that unlocks almost every other subject. From analysing historical sources to understanding complex science questions, confident reading gives your child the tools they need to succeed at A-Level, at university, and in their future career. It's a skill that builds a lifetime of learning.
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Personalised Online Reading Support for Your Child in Preston
The right tutor makes all the difference. We carefully select the best tutors from across the UK, with only 1 in 8 applicants making the cut. Every tutor is background-checked, so you can feel completely reassured. They'll take the time to get to know your child, understand their specific challenges, and find a way of teaching that really connects with them.
Every online lesson is built around your child's needs. If they're finding verbal reasoning puzzles tricky, their tutor can dedicate sessions to breaking them down. If it's understanding character motivations in a story, they can focus on that. This tailored approach is why 90% of students improve by at least one grade – it’s learning designed just for them.
Juggling school, clubs and family life is hard enough. Online tutoring fits around you. There’s no need to travel across Preston for a lesson; all you need is a laptop. You can find the perfect tutor and schedule sessions at times that suit your family. It's why over 200,000 students have found the support they need with us.
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8 Reading tutors in Preston:
£45/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make Reading Fun !
*NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2026-27)* - please message me before booking as I am still tutoring this current academic year's cohort and it's a lot easier to come to a mutually beneficial time slot as opposed to having to make adjustments to bookings generated by the system.*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*Family Discount: offering discounts on brothers/sisters of family members I am currently tutoring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Tutor Rate:For clarity,...
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£54/hr
5.0
Steven B
Reading Tutor - Academic IELTS Specialist
I am a patient and conscientious individual with a passion for English Language, both speech and the written word. I am familiar with the AQA, Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge I GCSE examinations, as well as the IELTS programme. Please note that I don't tutor English Literature. I also enjoy tutoring French and German. I tutor these subjects up to GCSE standard. I have experience of tutoring students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and autism. I enjoy tutoring mature students too and I have developed a roster of long-term students.I am also familiar with the QTS Literacy Skills...
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£31/hr
4.0
Peter E
Enthusiastic Reading tutor
Hello, my name is Peter Evans and I am a former Primary School Teacher.I have taught in various primary schools since 2021 and over the years, have gathered a vast amount of experience with all primary school age groups, curriculums and teaching techniques. During this time, I've had experience tutoring students in the following subjects: Maths, Reading and Spelling Punctuation and Grammar. In addition, I have taught all ages across the primary sector and ensured that all needs of the individual student are met.My teaching style is dependent on the individual. I recognise that every child is different...
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£47/hr
4.9
Asma S
Supportive Reading tutor
I am a highly motivated, positive person who always identifies and brings out the best in my students. I am enthusiastic, engaging and creative in my teaching as I tend to use teaching strategies which encourage students to learn quite easily and develop their understanding. This makes lessons more enjoyable and allows students to build their confidence. Currently a Health and Social Care teacher at a Sixth Form College which varied experience of teaching Childcare. Studied BA Childhood Studies and awarded 1st class degree as well as a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education. Previously worked as a Teaching...
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£65/hr
5.0
Nadiah K
Highly experienced English tutor. Reading
My name is Nadiah, and I am 39 years old. With a decade of experience teaching English Language and Literature, I bring a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to education. My expertise spans various exam specifications, consistently yielding outstanding GCSE results.I take great pleasure in tutoring and am recognised as one of the most successful English tutors on Tutorful, based on reviews, experience, number of students, and hours taught. My six years of experience in a secondary school have honed my ability to support students of all abilities, leading to remarkable successes. The growing...
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£40/hr
5.0
Hannah B
Organised and professional Reading Tutor
**Available Thursday 6:30pm, Friday 7pm and later during the week for international students.**Hello I'm Hannah and I live near Liverpool. I qualified as a teacher in 2012 and I have been teaching for 14 years with 7 years in year 2. In the last few years I have taught from nursery up to year 9 with a focus on preparing children for their SATs in year 2 and 6. I have tutored children from reception class up to key stage 3 and many children who will be completing their SATs in year 6. I have tutored students all over the world to allow them to keep up with the UK National Curriculum along with students...
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£85/hr
5.0
Cristina P
Experienced Reading Tutor
I have over 30 years' experience teaching English in secondary education and at university level, and have also trained and worked as an A-level English literature examiner. Through in-depth knowledge of exam requirements, focusing on both knowledge and skills, and structured coaching and revision, my students achieve high grades consistently, growing in skills and confidence as they do so.Some of my proudest momentswere seeing Mark and Hanson pass their Common Entrance to gain places at Eton; Mei completing a journey from barely functional English to an 8 in English Literature GCSE within 18 months;...
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£27/hr
5.0
Dominic M
Learning Reading, it's the beginning of achievement!
Hi, my name is Dominic and I am an Online Tutor. I really want to help students achieve their best and purse their goals.I have been tutoring for over 5 years in several different topics and have helped many students improve their understanding and pass the tests they have been preparing for.My teaching style is to make sure the lessons are always understandable, enjoyable and interesting. Every student is different, but what is always important is that the student can be confident in their learning progress. My lessons start with a review of what we have looked at previously. Then starting with...
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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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Absolutely. Many of our tutors are very experienced in preparing children for the 11+ entrance exams. They can focus specifically on the types of reading comprehension, inference, and vocabulary questions that frequently appear, helping your child build both the skills and the confidence to perform their best.