Key Facts
| Taylor Tuition online tutoring fee | From £50 per 50-minute session, depending on tutor level and subject. Source: https://www.taylor-tuition.co.uk/fees-pricing |
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| Taylor Tuition in-person tutoring (central London) | Quoted on enquiry, depending on tutor level, subject and location. Source: https://www.taylor-tuition.co.uk/fees-pricing |
| Registration fee | None. Source: https://www.taylor-tuition.co.uk/fees-pricing |
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For online or in-person tutoring, the choice tends to follow the child's age, how they cope with a screen and where the family lives, since in-person sessions with us are available only in central London and every other session runs online. Families outside central London therefore work with online sessions, whilst those within reach of it have a genuine choice between the two formats.
Parents who have already decided to hire a tutor can settle the format by checking three points: whether the home has a quiet space and a device with a camera, how the child tends to cope with screens at their age, and whether central London is within reach for in-person sessions. A short trial in one format then settles the question in practice.
How do online tutoring sessions work?
Online sessions run over a video call in which the tutor and child see and hear each other live, so questions and explanations move back and forth as they would in a conversation. A shared digital whiteboard lets both of them write and draw on the same page, and screen sharing lets the tutor show a document or the child show their own work. Recorded sessions or written notes afterwards are available only where a tutor offers them, so a parent who wants either should ask before the first session.
What does in-person tutoring add for some children?
In-person tutoring in central London puts the child and tutor in the same room, which some younger children find easier to settle into than a screen. Children who find screens tiring, and those who need hands-on practice, may benefit from a central London session in which the tutor sits beside them and sees the page and their working directly. Because in-person tuition is available only in central London, the option depends on the family being able to reach it, and the travel is part of the decision.
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Online tutoring needs a quiet space, a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone. A quiet space lets the child hear the tutor and concentrate without interruption, a stable connection keeps the video call and shared whiteboard running smoothly, and the camera and microphone let the tutor see and hear the child as they work. Any room that meets those three conditions will do, so a bedroom, a study or a shared space can all work if the household can keep it calm during the session.
- Choose the room and the time of day when the household is quietest.
- Check that the connection holds for a full session.
- Ask the tutor which whiteboard and screen-sharing tools the sessions will use.
Which children suit online tutoring and which suit in-person tutoring?
Older students often work well online, and those preparing for exams in particular tend to manage a video call, a shared whiteboard and screen sharing comfortably. Younger children and those who need hands-on practice may benefit from being in the room with the tutor, which in central London means an in-person session. Age is only a guide, so a parent's own knowledge of how the child concentrates on a screen is the better test, and a child who finds screens tiring may settle more easily in a central London session.
What are the practical advantages of online tutoring?
Online tutoring removes travel and widens the choice of tutor beyond those within reach of home. With no travel before or after a session, the time stays free for the lesson itself and for the child's other commitments, and a family can choose the tutor whose subject and level match what the child needs wherever that tutor is based. Writing down the subject and level first, then searching beyond the local area, keeps the search focused on fit.
How do you trial one format and switch to the other?
Trial a format by starting with the one that suits the child's age and the home set-up, then reviewing how the early sessions went before committing further. After each session, note whether the child stayed focused, could see the whiteboard or the shared screen clearly, and could follow the tutor without strain. If the notes point the same way across several sessions, ask the tutor or provider to move to the other format.
Whether the tutor is independent, found through an agency or listed on a marketplace, the family should ask at the start where in-person sessions are offered, since with us they are offered only in central London. Agreeing at that stage that a change of format is possible makes a later switch easier to arrange, including any change to scheduling and the tutor's availability.
Which tutoring formats are available, and where?
Sessions with us run online for families across the UK and internationally, and in person in central London, which the matching service page sets out for each format. The fees and pricing page sets out the fee for each format, which for online tutoring depends on tutor level and subject and for in-person tutoring in central London is quoted on enquiry, depending on tutor level, subject and location. Each placement is priced by tutor tier, reflecting the qualifications and teaching experience behind it.
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Tutoring with Taylor Tuition
Families who come to us for this stage usually want a tutor who can diagnose where the marks are being lost and then build a steady routine around it, and that is how our programmes are set up. Our tutors are drawn from a pool in which more than half hold Qualified Teacher Status, around three in five hold a master's degree or doctorate, and which includes former heads of department, exam-board examiners and teachers from independent and boarding schools.
Sessions run online for families across the UK and internationally, and in person in central London. Fees start from £50 per 50-minute session and depend on tutor level and subject. There is no registration fee. Every tutor who works with children holds an enhanced DBS check and families receive progress reports after sessions.
Frequently asked questions
- What should my child have ready for the first online session?
- A topic or piece of work the child wants to cover is the most useful thing to have to hand, since screen sharing lets the tutor see it straight away. A short list of questions helps the first conversation, and joining the call a little early leaves time to fix any sound or picture problem before the lesson starts. Younger children may need a parent nearby to help with the device.
- What happens if the connection drops during a session?
- Brief interruptions are a normal risk of any video call, so it helps to agree in advance with the tutor how to rejoin and how any lost time will be handled. Checking the connection before each session reduces the chance of a drop. If interruptions keep recurring, raise them when reviewing the early sessions, since they may point to a problem with the room or the set-up.
- Is one format better for a shy or anxious child?
- Some children feel more at ease on a call from their own room, whilst others settle better with a tutor physically present, which means a central London session for families within reach of it. The child's own view is worth asking for before choosing, and a trial in one format shows how they respond. Neither format suits every child of a given age.
- Should a parent stay in the room during online sessions?
- It depends on the child's age and how comfortable they are with the technology. A parent can help younger children join the call and set up the device, and the amount of support can reduce as the child grows used to the whiteboard and screen sharing. Agree the arrangement with the tutor at the outset and review it as the child becomes more confident.
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