KS1 Tutoring
(Reception-Year 2)
1:1 online support with phonics, reading, writing and early maths, helping children catch up and build confidence.
Start with a £20 trial lesson. No obligation.
Prefer to call or WhatsApp? 07599 322244
✓ Hand-picked, not a marketplace
✓ Enhanced DBS checked
✓ Personally matched to your child
✓ Hand-picked, not a marketplace
✓ Enhanced DBS checked
✓ Personally matched to your child
What parents say
Anita is such a patient and knowledgeable tutor, she has lots of tools and techniques to keep my daughter engaged and help her with her maths and English.
Georgia, Year 3 parent
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Who our KS1 tutoring helps
We typically support:
Children in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 who are struggling with reading, writing or maths
Children who have fallen behind and are losing confidence
Pupils who find school fast-paced and need things slowed down
Children who know the basics but struggle to apply them independently
Parents who want calm, supportive help, not pressure
If you’re unsure whether tutoring is the right step yet, we’ll advise honestly.
What we cover in KS1 tutoring
We focus on the core skills children build in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.
Phonics and early reading
Phonics sounds, blending and segmenting
Understanding what they read, not just sounding out words
Building enjoyment and reducing frustration
Writing and spelling
Sentence structure and writing
Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation
Handwriting and letter formation where needed
Confidence expressing ideas in writing
Early maths
Number and place value
Addition and subtraction
Measurement and shape
Multiplication and division
Statistics
Building confidence with maths vocabulary
Support is always tailored. We focus on what your child actually needs, not ticking boxes.
Getting started is simple
Tell us what your
child needs
Complete our short form with your child’s year group and what they need help with.
We'll match you with a tutor
We'll personally review your child's needs and recommend the right tutor, usually within a few hours.
Support from the same tutor
Start with a £20 trial lesson. Continue only if you're happy.
Online lessons at home
Lessons are delivered online and planned around your child’s goals. Sessions take place on a video call in a quiet space where your child can focus.
Your child can join on any suitable computer or tablet with a camera and microphone
For safeguarding, we ask that a parent or carer is at home and within earshot during the session. Read our Safeguarding Policy.
Homework is optional, we can suggest short tasks between lessons if helpful.
If your child has additional needs, tell us so we can match the right tutor and approach. See our Special Education Needs support.
We’ll send simple joining instructions and make it easy to get started.
More about our lessons here.
Not KS1?
Primary tutoring (Year 3-Year 5)
Catch up, confidence and ongoing support.
KS2 SATs tutoring (Year 6)
Targeted preparation, exam technique and confidence.
Ready to find the right tutor for your child?
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A 60-minute trial lesson is £20 for new families.
After that, 1:1 lessons are £35 for 60 minutes. There’s no contract or minimum term, you continue only if you’re happy.
If you do want to stop, we just ask for 2 weeks’ notice so we can wrap things up properly.
Small group lessons (when available) are from £20 per child for 60 minutes.
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For many children, early support can make a big difference.
If a child is struggling with phonics, reading, writing or confidence in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, addressing it early often prevents gaps from widening later.
If tutoring isn’t needed yet, we’ll advise honestly.
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We support KS1 pupils (Reception to Year 2) with the core skills they need to feel confident at school.
This typically includes:
Phonics, blending and early reading
Reading fluency and comprehension
Spelling and early writing skills
Sentence structure and handwriting
Early maths, including number and place value and basic problem solving
Support is always tailored to your child, we focus on what they actually need rather than following a fixed programme.
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Yes. Phonics and early reading are some of the most common reasons families contact us.
We slow things down, explain clearly, and help children build confidence so reading feels manageable rather than stressful.
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We work with a small team of trusted tutors, including qualified teachers and experienced educators.
All tutors are Enhanced DBS checked and carefully vetted.
We match your child with a tutor based on year group, goals, and teaching style.
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Yes. We support many pupils with additional needs, including but not limited to autism and ADHD.
We can adapt pace, explanations, structure, and resources, and we’ll match your child with a tutor whose experience and teaching style suit their needs. You can read more on our SEN page.
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Yes. We work with homeschooling families across the UK and tailor lessons to your child’s goals and the approach you’re using at home.
We can help with routine, core skills, confidence, and exam preparation where needed. You can read more on our Homeschooling page.
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When you get in touch, you tell us a bit about your child (year group, what they're finding tricky, any additional needs). We'll personally recommend a tutor we think is a good fit, usually within a few hours.
If you're happy, we book a £20 trial lesson at a time that suits you. After the trial, you decide whether to carry on, there's no obligation either way.
Tell us about your child and we'll personally match them with the right tutor, usually within a few hours. Start with a £20 trial lesson, no obligation.
Prefer to call or WhatsApp? 07599 322244