Independent guidance for the decisions that matter most
Choosing schools, timing applications, preparing for competitive entry and navigating special educational needs are among the highest-stakes decisions a family makes. Taylor Tuition's educational consultancy provides clear, independent advice grounded in current, first-hand knowledge of UK independent and grammar school admissions.
What we advise on
School selection and shortlisting: honest, evidence-based recommendations matched to your child's profile — academic level, character, interests and the right environment to thrive, whether day, boarding, single-sex or co-educational.
Admissions strategy (7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and sixth form): registration deadlines, assessment formats (including ISEB Common Pre-Tests, CEM and GL), realistic target-setting, and a preparation plan that builds confidence rather than pressure.
Oxbridge and university applications: course selection, supercurricular development, personal statements, admissions tests and interview preparation, drawing on our network of Oxbridge-educated tutors.
SEN and EHCP navigation: identifying provision that genuinely fits, preparing assessment evidence, and advocating for your child with schools and local authorities.
Scholarships and bursaries: identifying realistic opportunities and preparing candidates for scholarship assessments.
How an engagement works
Every engagement begins with a diagnostic consultation: your child's current position, your aspirations, and the timeline you are working to. You receive a written strategy with school recommendations, key dates and a preparation plan. From there, families choose ongoing support — application management, school liaison, interview preparation — or implement the plan independently. Because consultancy and tutoring sit in one team, preparation is always aligned with the strategy.
Why families choose Taylor Tuition
We are independent: our recommendations are not influenced by commissions from schools. Our consultants combine admissions expertise with live experience of preparing candidates — we see every year what entrance assessments actually demand, across hundreds of schools. And our advice is accountable: we set measurable milestones so you always know whether preparation is on track.