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Private tutoring in the UK is booming. Recent figures from Independent School Parent reveal that nearly a third (30%) of young people aged 11–16 now have a private tutor, the highest level recorded in more than two decades The wider picture is just as striking. One in five children now spends more … [Read more...] about How To Choose The Right Tutor For Your Child In a Crowded Marketplace

AI, apps and other digital tools are transforming education by creating hugely personalised experiences, automating some admin tasks for teachers and increasing engagement via interactive, adaptive tech. Key elements include content generation and accessibility tools for diverse learners, such as … [Read more...] about How AI Technology is Changing The Way Children Learn

For pupils with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties, patient, tailored one-to-one support from a specialist tutor can be life changing. At Home-School Tutoring, we are immensely proud of the work of our specialist tutors. Below, are some brilliant success … [Read more...] about Supportive Tutoring and Learning for Special Educational Needs

Many parents tell us that they choose us because of our rigorous safeguarding standards.      An Enhanced DBS check ( which is criminal record checking process) is a requirement for all staff working in schools in the UK as well as for all our tutors at HST UK. If a DBS check is not … [Read more...] about DBS checks: Safer Tutors

Emily is the Area Advisor for Home-School Tutoring Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. She has had extensive experience of working as a modern foreign languages teacher, as well as being Head of Department in two secondary schools.   As well as running Home-School Tutoring Cornwall and the Isles of … [Read more...] about Emily’s Top Tips for Learning a New language this Summer

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