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Dedicated Online Special Educational Needs Tutors for Your Child in Islington

The pressure of the secondary school transfer in Islington is immense, and we hear you. There's that constant worry: will my child's needs be properly understood? Will they get a fair chance in the banding tests? It can feel like their entire future is being decided right now. But what if you could bring a specialist directly to your child, right from your home in Islington? Online SEN tutoring connects your child with experts from across the UK who know how to build the core skills and confidence they need. It's about giving them the focused, one-to-one support to show what they're truly capable of, ensuring they can step into secondary school feeling prepared and understood.

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This isn't just about navigating the next school year. It's about equipping your child with the tools they'll use for life. When they work with a tutor to develop personalised learning strategies, they're not just improving their reading comprehension; they're learning how to break down any complex task. This confidence translates into everything – from tackling GCSE coursework with less stress to managing their time effectively at college or in their first job. It’s the foundation for lifelong independent learning.

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Finding someone who truly gets your child is everything. Our tutors take the time to understand their specific learning style, what makes them anxious, and what sparks their interest. It’s a partnership built on trust, creating a safe space where your child feels comfortable asking questions and trying again. We only accept 1 in every 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure your child is learning with a patient, background-checked expert. Imagine lessons that adapt in real-time to your child's needs. If a concept isn't landing, the tutor pivots, using visual aids, interactive tools, or just a different explanation until that 'aha!' moment happens. This one-to-one focus helps build a clear picture of the strategies that work best for your child, providing valuable insights that support their EHCP and demonstrate their true abilities ahead of the secondary transfer. Forget stressful journeys across London after school. Online tutoring brings the perfect SEN specialist to you. From your home in Islington, your child can connect with an expert from anywhere in the UK, at a time that fits your family's schedule. It's flexible, convenient support designed to make life easier, giving your child the best possible help without the hassle.

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£108/hr
5.0
Lina H
Professional and inspiring Special Educational Needs and English tutor
Maths is usually the subject students struggle with most at school mainly due to the lack of individual help during lessons. Students often don’t ask for help when faced with a topic they find hard and so they develop gaps in their learning, which in itself become problematic later on. In my opinion the first objective of private tutoring in maths should be to systematically deal with those gaps, which are usually identified within the first couple of lessons. Once the gaps are covered, we can then proceed to cover the necessary course material based on individual requirements.I have extensive e...
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£60/hr
5.0
Abu S
Specialist Special Educational Needs Tutor, 11+, 8+, 7+ Exam
Hi!My names Abu and I'm an enthusiastic English and Maths tutor. I specialise in tutoring primary school children of KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4. I have been teaching across London for the last 5 years, both privately and in schools. I have a patient yet optimistic nature and I enjoy developing rapport with my students. Schools that I help my students get into are of the following: Harrow School Admission King’s College Wimbledon School Admission Marlborough College School Admission Radley College School Admission St. Paul’s Girls’ School Admission Wellington College School Admission Benenden School Admis...
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£54/hr
5.0
Ethan G
Award-winning researcher: have taught Special Educational Needs for years.
Iwork with the world's leading Professors across institutions such as The Department for Education, The British Cabinet, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. My research has been award-winning, I publish in magazines and newspapers for general audiences, and have tutored students across several elite schools (Harrow, St. Paul's, and Westminster Schools).My lessons aim to fast-track your essay writing skills.I have had enormous success having tutored hundreds of students. My approach is unique and specialised, knowing that most people are never taught in detail how to get their ideas onto paper...
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£31/hr
4.8
Khaledur R
Energetic Special Educational Needs tutor
A private Governor and Tutor with over a decade of one-to-one experience across Mathematics, English, and Science, from Early Years to KS4. I hold a Medical Sciences degree from Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ (GKT), King’s College London, and have completed more than 600 Tutorful hours, in addition to work in schools, tuition centres, and private households.My educational approach reflects the strengths of classical learning traditions: secure mastery of foundations, structured analytical reasoning, articulate communication, and disciplined study routines. I aim to develop students who are confide...
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£47/hr
4.8
Joanna C
Special Educational Needs 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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£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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£139/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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£37/hr
4.9
Siobhan R
Creative Special Educational Needs tutor
***Online lessons only ***Hi my name is Siobhan! I am a dedicated, patient and enthusiastic primary teacher who has 8 years experience in different roles within the primary and secondary education system including supporting children with SEN as well as SATs interventions. I believe all pupils have the capacity to succeed and surpass their goals, if they're given the right support and guidance. It is important that a tutor and student have a good relationship that allows for the pupil to feel confident and reassured enough to admit when they don’t understand or make mistakes in their work. This i...
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£37/hr
4.9
Damian W
GCSE, A Levels, and Undergraduate Special Educational Needs Tutor
Hello there,My name is Damian and I have 4 years experience of teaching. I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at the University of West London in 2019 attaining a second-upper class (68%). During my degree programme, I received ‘The Zenobia Nadirshaw Prize in Psychology (second year) and ‘The Mollie Clay Scholarship’ (third year) for my academic achievements, attendance, and recommendations from a lecturer and employer. I achieved a first-class mark (72%) on my final dissertation project focusing on ‘Psychopathy level and impulsive behaviour as predictors of Self-reported Executive Functio...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 is a huge concern for many Islington parents. An online SEN tutor can provide targeted support to build your child's core academic skills and confidence. Crucially, they can help document progress and identify the specific learning strategies that enable your child to thrive, which can be invaluable evidence for your EHCP and the transfer process.
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