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Online Special Educational Needs Tutors for a Confident Start to Secondary School in Derby
Watching your child get ready for a big secondary school like Littleover or The Bemrose School can feel like holding your breath. You see their strengths, their uniqueness, but you worry: will they be seen? Will the support they rely on now get lost in a sea of new faces?
But what if they could walk through those gates on the first day feeling prepared, capable, and confident? From your home in Derby, we connect your child with specialist online tutors from across the UK. It’s one-to-one support that builds not just skills, but the self-belief they need to thrive.
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More Than Support: Building Skills for Life, Not Just for the Classroom
True progress isn't just about keeping up; it's about building the inner resources your child needs to flourish independently. Our tutors focus on the whole person, helping them develop crucial life skills like self-advocacy, organisation, and resilience. Imagine them not just completing their homework, but understanding how to break it down themselves. It's about turning 'I can't' into 'How can I?'. This is the kind of problem-solving spirit that built Derby's engineering heritage, and it's a skill that will serve your child for life.
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One-to-One Online Tutoring That Makes Big Schools Feel Smaller
The right tutor does more than teach; they listen. They take the time to understand your child's unique way of seeing the world, their worries, and what makes them feel successful. We see it all the time with the 200,000+ students we've helped – that moment a child realises they have a true champion in their corner. It’s a partnership that builds a rock-solid foundation of trust, making learning feel safe and even exciting again.
Imagine sessions designed not just around a subject, but around your child's next steps. A tutor might work on strategies for managing a busy timetable, practise how to ask a teacher for help, or build confidence for joining in group activities. Each lesson is a practical, positive step towards navigating their new school environment, turning anxieties into achievable goals and celebrating every small victory along the way.
Because it’s all online, this support fits seamlessly into your family’s life in Derby. No extra travel, no rushing to appointments. Just consistent, high-quality support from a specialist tutor who could be anywhere in the UK, delivered right to your home. It's flexible, effective, and designed to give your child the tools they need, right when they need them.
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7 Special Educational Needs tutors in Derby:
£25/hr
4.9
Rukudzo C
Committed English & History teacher. Special Educational Needs English tutor
I am a Master's university graduate who holds a QTS in English and is experienced, with over 3 years of teaching English Language and English Literature to GCSE level online. I teach AQA and Edexcel GCSE English Language and English Literature. My main preference for teaching Advanced Level is English Language because I have a strong background in Linguistics. I can, however,teach A Level Literature texts provided they are: A Doll's House, The Importance of Being Earnest, Antony and Cleopatra, A Street Car Named Desire and Othello.Through my attendance of numerous Continuous Professional Development...
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£108/hr
5.0
Huw A
Friendly, experienced Special Educational Needs teacher & examiner!
I am a qualified physicist, secondary science teacher and examiner. I have qualifications in all sciences and mathematics at GCSE and A-Level. I completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Physics with Astronomy at the University Of Nottingham. I hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via a Graduate Training Programme (GTP). I assess science examinations for the AQA, OCR and Edexcel examination boards every year. I support students preparing to study physics at university level, including with UCAS personal statements, UCAS references and entry...
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£108/hr
5.0
Ian T
Experienced, enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Specialist...
Hi, My name is Ian and I am a qualified teacher, Maths Lecturer, and private tutor.I specialize in Maths and have experience with preparing students for Edexcel, OCR, and AQA exams at both GCSE and A Level. I have also helped students study towards IGCSE and private entrance exams for schools Uppingham, Oundle, and Westminster School. In addition, I am skilled in functional skills and helping students learn using their preferred learning style.If you need help building confidence, with algebra, or algorithms, I can help you. Whether it's algebra in year 11 or differentiation in year 12, you choose...
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£100/hr
5.0
John M
Specialist teacher offering Special Educational Needs tutoring
I teach English language from primary up to GCSE level. I teachEnglish Literature set texts used by exam boards such as AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas, and OCR. I also teach the Pearson Edexcel iGCSE and the Cambridge English First Language iGCSE.I work with students with entrance examinations, from 7 plus up to 13 plus.I teach students studying English as a Foreign Language(ESL) who are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) I’m a specialist trained SEN teacher, with a wealth of training and experience working with neurodiversity, including autistic, ADHD and dyslexic s...
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£39/hr
5.0
Minny Y
Engaging Special Educational Needs tutor
After studying the PG Diploma in Psychology of Education and BA (Hons) in Educational Studies with Psychology at university, I have worked in a range of educational settings, including primary and secondary schools, early years settings, non-profit organisations, alternative provisions and private tuition.
Having different experiences in the education field allowed me to work with children from all age ranges and meet people from different backgrounds, culture, religion, social class and special educational needs. With these experiences, I have learned how to work in a non-discriminatory manner,...
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£45/hr
5.0
Madara O
Professional Special Educational Needs tutor
I am a Doctor of Psychology with university research and teaching experience supporting students at BA, MA and PhD level, as well as professionals.
I teach Clinical Psychology, particularly reading disabilities and dyslexia, alongside other areas of psychology, research methodology and data analysis, preferably using SPSS. I also teach chess to children and adults, from the basics through to improving the technique of more skilled players.
In psychology sessions, I can help you explore a particular subject, work through research methods or data analysis, and identify relevant literature....
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£54/hr
5.0
Caroline B
Special Educational Needs Passionate about helping others achieve.
Hello, my name is Caroline and I am an English teacher and a private tutor.I live near Wylde Green in Birmingham and teach most lessons at home or online.I also have a beautiful garden for outdoors lessons too if the weather is nice.I have two boys who are 21 and 19 now but can remember how stressful these years can be in keeping up with the educational system and entrance/SATS exams etc.I have tutored both of my boys for entrance exams for grammar school using practice papers in Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning, Comprehension and Maths. I also have a wide range of challenging and interesting...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Siobhan R
My son has been tutoring with Siobhan for quite a while now and all i can say is how fantastic she has been in guiding him through his mathematics journey!
Her patience, ways of explaining and using visuals to help him understand, the time she takes to get to know how he learns and checking to ensure he fully grasps a concept, are all very commendable!
His confidence has increased and he looks forward to his lessons knowing that Siobhan will be there to support him in a subject that previously he was very anxious about.
Donna K
11th Dec 2025
Khaledur R
Mr Khaledur has been an excellent tutor for my child in English and Maths from Year 4 to Year 6. His lessons were engaging, clear, and well-structured, helping my child gain confidence and improve significantly. I highly recommend Mr Khaledur for his professionalism, patience, and effective teaching approach.
Kezia D
2nd Nov 2025
Alice A
Alice put a lot of thought and work into engaging my demand avoidant child without triggering a stress response. This made the tutoring sessions successful and enjoyable for them. Thank you so much Alice!
Katie C
16th May 2025
Damian W
Damian has good ideas around how to work with a student like myself. He also has a patient and friendly manner.
Ukaku K
8th May 2025
Laura T
Laura conducted the lesson in a way that was suitable to my needs. She broke down the reading material so that I could read it paragraph by paragraph. She also backed it up by devising questions about the text to aid my comprehension. Towards the end of the lesson she reviewed how much I had learnt from what I read so far. I really like her style of teaching.
Ukaku K
20th Apr 2025
Peju N
Outstanding teacher for my daughter. Peju really has a way with children and my daughter really enjoys her lessons. Peju is experienced, engaging and patient and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much you are amazing xx
Karyn T
28th Feb 2025
John M
I would like to share my positive experience with John's English lessons. My daughter thoroughly enjoys every session and looks forward to each one with great enthusiasm. John’s empathetic, professional, and friendly approach makes him stand out, and he creates a supportive and positive learning environment that truly benefits my daughter.
My daughter has special needs, including autism and attention challenges, but with John's help, she has been able to stay engaged and focused throughout the full hour of each lesson. In just a few lessons, she has made really good progress, and I am extremely grateful for John's patience, dedication, and encouragement.
His constant praise and positive reinforcement have been invaluable in boosting my daughter’s confidence and motivation. We are very thankful for the positive impact John has had on her learning journey.
Highly recommended!
Pavlina T
22nd Jan 2025
Dee A
Dee is very patient and kind , she works at the students level to instill confidence!
Michelle W
2nd Dec 2024
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See all FAQs We completely understand this concern. Our tutors can work with your child in the run-up to the move, focusing on building both academic and personal skills. This could include organisational strategies for a more complex timetable, techniques for managing cognitive load in a busier environment, and building the confidence to self-advocate and ask for help from new teachers.