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We know how much you want to give your child the best possible start, and in Torquay, that often means thinking about the 11+ exam. It can feel like everything hinges on their reading ability, especially for the verbal reasoning and English papers for schools like Torquay Boys' and Girls' Grammar. It's completely natural to worry that a small gap in their comprehension could hold them back.
That's where one-to-one online reading tuition can make all the difference. By partnering with an expert tutor, your child gets friendly, dedicated support to build not just their reading skills, but their confidence too. It’s about turning that anxiety into a feeling of being prepared and ready for the next step.
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Building the Reading Skills Your Child Needs for the 11+ and Beyond
Strong reading isn't just about passing an exam; it's a skill for life. When your child can read with confidence and understanding, they're not just ready for the verbal reasoning challenges of the 11+, they're also set up for success in their GCSEs and beyond. From analysing quotes in a Shakespeare play to understanding complex instructions in a science experiment, strong comprehension opens doors to further education and future careers. It's the key that helps them make sense of the world.
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One-to-One Reading Tuition Designed for Your Child
Finding the right person to support your child is so important. Our tutors are more than just subject experts; they take the time to understand how your child learns. Whether they need help with phonics, struggle with inference, or need to build their vocabulary for the 11+ verbal reasoning paper, their tutor will create a supportive space where your child feels comfortable asking questions and making progress at their own pace.
Every online lesson is built around your child's specific needs. Forget generic worksheets. A tutor can focus a whole session on breaking down tricky texts, practising comprehension techniques, or simply finding joy in reading again. This focused attention helps fill any gaps and builds a solid foundation, ensuring your child feels prepared and confident for their exams and future studies.
We know family life in Torquay is busy. Online tutoring makes it simple to find the support your child needs, without adding travel time to your schedule. You can connect with the perfect reading tutor from anywhere, at a time that works for you. With over 4,100+ positive reviews, you can feel confident you're making the right choice for your child's education.
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6 Reading tutors in Torquay:
£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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£60/hr
4.8
Joanna C
Reading Tutor - A Cambridge medic helping you reach your potential
Hello, My name is Joanna. Currently teaching GCSE English and Drama in a local school, I have been working as a freelance tutor for the past 15 years. Outside of education, I am a writer and have worked with theatre companies in a variety of roles. Originally working with students dealing with SEN and integration into main stream schools, I've experience working with early learners all the way through to A Level. This includes preparation for SATs and grammar school entrance exams. My specialist subjects are English and Drama, which I teach to A Level. I am also able to teach certain topics in...
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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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£77/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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£102/hr
5.0
James M
Enthusiastic Reading tutor
Most popular subjects this year are A-level maths, physics and GCSE geography.I am a supply teacher in local high schools.SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS experience for students on the autistic spectrum ASD including Asperger's, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) and PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).A tutor for many years and from long before Tutorful appeared, here are some quotes from previous students:-“My daughter struggled with maths and physics but James gave her confidence in her ability. She found him incredibly understanding ,...
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£33/hr
4.8
Zala S
Friendly, Experienced and Knowledgeable Reading Tutor
I am an English tutor with five years experience teaching English and English Literature at all levels from Primary to A-level. Before tutoring I worked as a volunteer in a primary school for 3 years, helping children with their reading. I have built up extensive knowledge of exams (including Year 6 SATs, GCSE and A-level), exam techniques, including revision strategies, and structuring essays.I enjoy teaching and am very committed to it. I take care to tailor each lesson to the specific needs of the individual student. Informal feedback from previous students has mentioned, among other things,...
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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 experienced in preparing children for the 11+ exam, including the specific demands of the verbal reasoning and English papers. They can focus on building the comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills your child needs to feel confident and prepared.