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It’s completely normal to feel concerned when your child’s spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPaG) skills seem to slip after primary school. After the intense focus for Year 6 SATs, many parents notice that explicit teaching of these essential skills can fade during Key Stage 3.
Perhaps your child’s writing has become more informal, influenced by texting or social media, or they’re losing marks in multiple subjects because of basic errors. A dedicated KS3 grammar tutor can provide the tailored support your child needs to regain confidence and clarity in their writing.
Perhaps your child’s writing has become more informal, influenced by texting or social media, or they’re losing marks in multiple subjects because of basic errors. A dedicated KS3 grammar tutor can provide the tailored support your child needs to regain confidence and clarity in their writing.
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Our online KS3 grammar tutors are specialists in helping students build strong SPaG foundations. Each lesson is personalised to your child’s strengths and areas for improvement and making learning both practical and effective. They can support your child with:
- Understanding and applying English Language punctuation rules, including apostrophes, commas, and semicolons.
- Mastering spelling patterns, common exceptions, and vocabulary expansion
- Using grammar accurately, from tenses and clauses to the subjunctive mood and fronted adverbials.
- Structuring sentences and paragraphs clearly.
- Improving written communication across all subjects, including English, History, Science, and Geography.
Choosing the Right Tutor for Your Family
Finding the right tutor can make all the difference. Schools often don’t have the time to provide individual feedback across every subject, which is where a one-to-one tutor excels. At Tutorful, we carefully vet all tutors - accepting just one in eight applicants - so your child learns from highly experienced, background-checked professionals.
You can select a tutor who matches your child’s learning style and personality, making lessons more enjoyable and effective. Online tutoring also offers flexibility, letting you fit sessions around busy schedules while still giving your child the expert support they need at home.
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Stephen T
Experienced, friendly, patient Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar tutor for all ages
I am a native English-speaking, qualified tutor of English as a foreign language, who also tutors Thai, acoustic guitar, and low-level French and Spanish - having studied these languages, lived in Thailand for 14 years, and played guitar since primary school.I also do English proofreading and editing, Thai interpreting, other areas of English writing, reading and speaking, and other primary subjects such as Maths.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • 20 years helping people improve their language (mostly English) • 12 years paid tutoring, teaching and proofreading • TESOL Level 5 Certificate (Teaching ESOL:...
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£39/hr
4.5
Amanda S
Expert Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar tutor
Hello, nice to meet you. The following will help give you a little insight to my teaching history. I've been an enrichment tutor for more than 18 years, mainly supporting children of ages between 8-15 years olds. (Primary to high school).Over the years as a tutor, I'm constantly researching and developing new methods and techniques to help every student find their potential to thrive and achieve new goals within: school curriculums, homework projects, sitting private and state exams, or working on advanced specialist enrichment programs.I've worked in; London, the South coast, Europe (France) and...
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£54/hr
5.0
Steven B
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar 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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£39/hr
5.0
Jyoti S
English Literature and Language Expert Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Hi all, hope this finds you in good health! I am a certified TESOL(Teaching English to speakers of other Languages) Trainer from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle.I hold a Teaching Certification in English and have double majored in Business Management and Human Resource Management, with a Post Graduate in International Business.With rich corporate experience, I embarkedon teaching and am absolutely loving it. Have been tutoring for nearly 15 years now, both onlineand at reputed colleges such as Darlington College, Sunderland College and Northumberland College. I love to engage with students...
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£35/hr
5.0
Farzana M
Professional Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar tutor
I am a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic teacher of English Language and Literature. My overall aim is to develop students on an individual basis; I am committed to maximising the future success of my students and to provide them with a strong foundation for their future lives and careers. I passionately believe that given the right support and inspiration every child can achieve. Children begin at different levels and face a variety of challenges along the way but each child will reward a teacher’s persistence if they are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, equipped w...
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£32/hr
5.0
Michael G
Patient Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar tutor
I've been a primary school teacher for 15 years and have expertise in English, grammar and reading. I have also tutored maths on a one-to-one basis at primary level. Furthermore, I have marked the SATS for the previous ten years and possess a strong knowledge of subject matter in relation to the core subjects. I am a passionate professional, who can make a difference on a one-to-one basis.Essentially, my background is English: I undertook an undergraduate degree in English and then a Postgraduate degree in Creative Writing. I qualified as a teacher in 2011, after completing a Primary PGCE and have...
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My child has forgotten SPaG from primary school. Can a tutor help?
Absolutely. Many students experience a dip in spelling, punctuation, and grammar after primary school. A KS3 grammar tutor can revisit these foundational rules, helping your child fully understand sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar in a way that sticks - not just memorised for tests.
My child writes in 'text-speak'. Can this be fixed?
Definitely. Informal messaging habits are common at this age. A tutor can guide your child to recognise the difference between casual and formal writing, practise precise vocabulary, and apply correct punctuation. Over time, these habits become second nature in essays and assignments.
How can a tutor help my child use SPaG across all subjects?
One-to-one tutoring makes this easy. Tutors show how spelling, punctuation, and grammar impact every subject - from history to science. By practising with real examples, your child learns to write clearly and consistently, boosting grades across the curriculum.
When is the best time to start KS3 grammar tutoring?
Any time is beneficial! Year 7 helps consolidate primary school skills and prevent early gaps. Year 8 tackles forgotten concepts and fixes bad habits, while Year 9 prepares students for GCSEs, ensuring technical accuracy is strong before exam pressure begins.
How do you ensure your KS3 grammar tutors are effective?
We’re very selective. Only 1 in 8 applicants become tutors, and all are background-checked experts. They know the KS3 curriculum inside out and create engaging, personalised lessons that help students build confidence and make real progress in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Can tutoring really improve my child’s KS3 SPaG grades?
Yes! Focused one-to-one support makes a measurable difference. Around 90% of students improve by at least one grade. Beyond scores, tutoring helps your child write clearly, avoid common mistakes, and feel confident across all subjects — a skill that benefits them throughout school.