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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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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:
£100/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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£47/hr
5.0
Madeleine F
Enthusiastic and Professional Special Educational Needs Tutor
Gaining at least a grade 4 in GCSE Maths in this year’s exam will open up a world of opportunity for you in terms of job opportunities and progression onto higher-level courses.In developing your skills in Maths, you will also develop your communication and employability skills.As a student of GCSE Maths you can expect from me? • Engaging sessions taught by a tutor that is passionate and enthusiastic about my subject. • Regular feedback on your progress, which informs you of what you need to do in order to improve and reach your target grade. • Challenging homework tasks, which will help you to ...
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£47/hr
5.0
Jacqueline D
Enthusiastic and patient Special Educational Needs tutor - KS1, KS2
With many years experience as a qualified teacher (BEd Hons) in primary schools, a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and an online tutor, I have developed an empathetic approach to the challenges faced by children on their learning journey.I believe it is important to equip all children with the tools needed to become effective, confident and independent learners.I would welcome the opportunity to support your child with this process and help them to develop an enjoyment of learning.My lessons include a short introduction to ensure the child knows the aim of the lesson. This is followed by...
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£162/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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£53/hr
5.0
Laura T
Effective Special Educational Needs Tutor
Hi everyone, I’m Laura, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself as a passionate secondary school teacher (with QTS) with a diverse teaching background. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of educational settings, including secondary schools, primary schools, alternative provisions, SEND schools, and colleges. This range of experience has helped me develop a flexible approach to meet the unique needs of each student I work with.For the past three years, I’ve taught a range of subjects in secondary education, including Business Studies, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social ...
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£47/hr
4.9
Tamara H
Experienced Special Educational Needs tutor
I have a degree in Ecology and Conservation (BSc Hon) from South Africa. I have been a UK resident for over 20 years. I have about 13 years experience working in formal education - primary and secondary sectors. My areas of expertise are in Geography and Biology to A Level. I am also proficient in teaching and supporting students with Math (to Foundation GCSE), English (to GCSE) Science (to KS3). Furthermore, I have experience preparing students for a range of exams (11+; 13+ SATS, GCSE and A level), and have supported students with various barriers to learning (incl ADHD, autism, hearing impaired,...
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£54/hr
5.0
Jennifer G
Effective Special Educational Needs tutor
I graduated from University of Birmingham in 2015 with a degree in English Language and Applied Linguistics (2:1). I then went on to the graduate programme Teach First which works in the most disadvantaged areas of the Country. I gained my PGCE in June 2016 working in Year 4 mainstream, and providing tutoring for Year 6 students after school.I obtained a masters degree in Educational Leadership in 2018 and went on to become a Special Education teacher in Speech and Language. I am currently Head of a Resource Base for Cognition and Learning, and am skilled in tailoring my teaching for all needs.I...
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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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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.