Sometimes, students just need a helping hand. Lessons can move quickly, there’s a lot to take in and exams are frequent. It’s inevitable that children will often require some additional support outside of school and outside of what parents can provide.

There are lots of specialised people who are now deciding to work as private tutors. Some teachers and lecturers do it to supplement their income, and others choose to do it full time. Therefore, it should be easy enough to find someone who is able to help.

The best place to begin your search is on the internet. This tool will introduce you to many people who can help you out. There are lots of websites that specialise specifically in tutoring, so these can be useful to sign up to and monitor. Check the terms and conditions and choose the sites where all tutors have been thoroughly vetted and carry all the relevant qualifications.

It’s important to involve pupils in any decision to hire a personal tutor. They might have strong feelings about the kind of person they’d like to work with, which will affect the way they respond to their new tutor. If the two people clash it won’t be successful. Choose tutors who will be adaptable and who will work alongside the pupil, taking their opinions and preferences into account.