FAQs

Use the Find a Tutor page to browse currently available tutors. Filter by subject, level, price, availability, and other preferences. When you find a suitable tutor, send them a message with your contact details and a short outline of the support you need. We will then introduce you by email so you can decide whether they are the right fit.

With a large pool of tutors, we can support most UK subjects and the main UK exam boards, including OCR, Edexcel, AQA, Eduqas, WJEC, and SQA. If your subject is more unusual, contact us and we will do our best to help.

Qualifications vary between tutors. Some hold strong GCSE and A-Level backgrounds in the subjects they teach, while others are qualified teachers or examiners with many years of experience. If you want a specific background or qualification, use the directory filters and mention it when you message the tutor.

All Latimer Tuition tutors are DBS checked; specifically, they must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. This is a hard requirement and forms part of our tutor onboarding and vetting process, helping ensure the tutors we introduce have no prior reported issues that would make them unsuitable to work with children in regulated activity.

Yes. If you see a tutor you like, open their profile and message them directly. If you already know the name of the tutor, please do type that into the Find a Tutor page search box. Note: the tutor may be unavailable (try un-checking the “Available tutors only” checkbox), and we’ll see if the tutor can make an exception and still help you should you send a message to an unavailable tutor.

Start with the subject and level you need, then consider any preferences you share such as tutor background, teaching style, or availability. The goal is to find someone the student feels comfortable learning with.

We only work with experienced tutors, so we do not force a single teaching method across everyone. Many tutors blend verbal explanation, visual working, and live whiteboards. Microsoft Teams is common, but tutors and families can agree another meeting platform if it suits them better.

Our service is online first. If you and the tutor happen to be close by, we do not mind in-person arrangements, but the platform is built around online one-to-one tutoring.

Rates depend on the tutor. Some tutors charge more because of their experience or limited availability. You can use the directory filters to compare tutors by price and sort results from cheapest to most expensive.

Each tutor sets their own hourly rate, which is shown on their profile. After you have been introduced, lessons are arranged directly with the tutor and recorded through Latimer Tuition’s lesson system. We invoice you for lessons after they have taken place on a pay-as-you-go basis, rather than asking you to buy a long-term package or sign a fixed contract.

Any package or discount arrangement would need to be agreed directly with the tutor. As an employment agency, Latimer Tuition introduces tutors to clients, but each tutor controls their own rate and lesson agreements.

Latimer tutors generally operate a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, reschedule, or change a lesson time, give the tutor as much notice as possible and, where possible, keep the request in writing. Because tutors are self-employed contractors, any refunds or exceptions are discussed directly with the tutor.

You can filter the directory to show currently available tutors, which makes it easier to find someone who fits your timetable. After introduction, you have direct contact with the tutor, and if any issues arise Latimer Tuition can help mediate or suggest alternatives.

Yes, tutors can support homework, revision, and test preparation. We would not expect a tutor to simply provide answers, but they can review work, explain difficult areas, and set similar practice questions.

As an online provider, Latimer Tuition reduces many of the risks associated with in-person lessons, but safe tutoring still depends on clear expectations and communication. We recommend that parents or guardians are aware of when lessons take place, know which platform is being used, and remain available nearby for younger learners. Tutors should behave professionally, use appropriate communication channels, and keep lesson arrangements clear. If you ever have concerns about a tutor’s conduct, contact Latimer Tuition and we will review the issue.

Latimer Tuition is an online-first tutoring service, so most lessons take place remotely rather than in a tutor’s home. We expect tutors, parents, guardians, and learners to use appropriate online lesson behaviour, keep communication clear, and raise any concern quickly. For younger learners, we recommend that a parent or guardian knows when lessons are taking place, understands the platform being used, and remains available nearby. If you have any safeguarding or conduct concerns about a tutor, contact Latimer Tuition as soon as possible so we can review the issue and take appropriate action.

After each lesson, tutors are prompted to submit a lesson report. These reports are intended to summarise what happened in the session, note progress, and outline the plan for the next lesson.

Many tutors on the platform have experience supporting students with SEN or hold relevant qualifications. You can look for those details on tutor profiles and decide whether the tutor feels right for your student.

Most conflicts come down to cancellations or communication. If an issue cannot be resolved directly, contact us and we will investigate as neutrally as possible and help both sides move forward.

If the tutor does not feel like the right fit, you are not locked into a long-term contract with Latimer Tuition. Start by discussing the issue directly with the tutor where appropriate, especially if it relates to teaching style, scheduling, or lesson focus. If you would prefer to look for someone else, you can return to the Find a Tutor page and message another tutor. You can also contact Latimer Tuition if you need help understanding your options or if there is a conduct or communication concern. If you decide to switch tutors or discontinue lessons, please make sure you have informed your previous tutor in writing if you made any lesson arrangements with them. If you have any issues doing so, please contact Latimer Tuition.

In normal tutoring arrangements, no. The tutor’s displayed hourly rate is the main fee you pay. If you are asking for support that falls outside normal tutoring, such as a separate homework-only arrangement, that would need to be agreed clearly in advance.

Most lessons last between 45 minutes and 2 hours, although there is no single fixed lesson length. This would be something you’d need to discuss with the tutor directly and they can book you in accordingly. Consider appropriate lesson lengths based on the age of the learner, the subject(s) the tutor is covering, and your goals.

Contact your tutor directly and they can amend the booking on the system. If you have lost their contact details, contact us and we can help.

Yes. Latimer tutors offer a free introductory meeting, which may also be referred to as a consultation, before paid lessons begin. This is usually a short conversation to discuss the learner’s goals, the subject support needed, availability, lesson format, and whether the tutor feels like a good match. It is not normally a full teaching lesson, but it should help both sides decide whether to continue.

All Latimer tutors offer free introductory meetings, which may also be referred to as consultations, usually lasting between 15 and 45 minutes. These give you and the learner a chance to speak with the tutor, discuss goals, and understand how future online lessons would work. Please note this is not usually a teaching lesson, and we ask that both the learner and an adult are present if the learner is a child. Some tutors may offer a free first lesson, so it’s worth asking the tutor after the intro meeting if that is available.