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Expert 1-to-1 KS2 History Tuition

We match your child with a vetted, UK-based History specialist. Boost confidence and exam grades with zero contracts or sign-up fees.

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What our History tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky History topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

Available tutors

Meet a few of our high-performing History specialists.

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Celine Henry

Qualified Geography and Humanities Teacher

London

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacherHigh performing tutor

English LanguageEnglish LiteratureGeographyGovernment and Politics+4 more

Celine holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Currently working on a PhD in History, and teaching a Modern History module at the University of Birmingham.
Holds Bachelor of Arts in Politics History from the University of Hull.
Holds a Master of Science in International Development from the University of Edinburgh.
Regularly teaches History, Politics, and Geography to KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level cohorts.
Celine is an experienced examiner and moderator for GCSE and A-Level examination boards.

Celine Henry is a QTS-qualified history tutor and geography tutor for KS2–A-Level and a University of Birmingham PhD researcher. She is an experienced GCSE/A-Level examiner and moderator, with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Leon Eric Avrutin

English, MFL and Geography Specialist

York, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

11+ (general)English as a foreign LanguageEnglish LanguageEnglish Literature+8 more

Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Law.
Leon also holds a Bachelors degree in Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures from the University of Padua, Italy.
Holds experience teaching students One-2-One, in small groups, online, and in person.
Leon isn't a formally qualified teacher, but does have experience working within the classroom, with individual pupils struggling with their courses.

Leon Eric Avrutin is an English tutor and French tutor for KS2–GCSE, also teaching Geography and Italian. BA in Modern Languages (University of Padua) with a PGDip in Law; offers online tutoring or in person, with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Lois Wright

Qualified Geography and History Teacher

Devizes, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacher

GeographyHistory

Lois has multiple years' of experience teaching KS2/3 to GCSE cohorts in UK state schools across a variety of Humanities subjects.
Three years of privately tutoring Geography.
Holds a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in Secondary Geography (with Post-16 Enhancement) from Bath Spa University.
Holds a 2:1 in BA Geography from Swansea University.
Lois was awarded a scholarship from the Royal Geographical Society during her PGCE.
Holds A-Levels in Business Studies, Geography, and Psychology.
Holds 13 GCSEs (A-C).

Lois is a qualified geography tutor and history tutor with a PGCE in Secondary Geography; she teaches KS2-3 and GCSE, with 3 years’ private tutoring and EAL support. Lesson reports included; homework available.

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Jeremy Pang

★ 5.0

History and Geography Specialist

Knutsford, United Kingdom

£32.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Business StudiesEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnglish skills+2 more

Holds a Bachelors of Science in Geography at the University of Manchester.
Has over 8 years of One-2-One tutoring experience helping students succeed in KS2 to A-Level cohorts.
Holds A, A for Geography and Business Studies at A-Level.
Holds 8 As including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, History and Geography at GCSE level.
Jeremy actively engages with schools, delivering many Theatre performances and promoting education in Scientific Studies and Geography.

Jeremy Pang is a geography tutor and history tutor with 8+ years' 1-to-1 experience from KS2 to A-Level. He holds a BSc in Geography from the University of Manchester and provides lesson reports, with optional homework.

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Match Me With a KS2 History Tutor

Latimer helps parents compare online KS2 History tutors, arrange an introductory conversation and choose support that fits their child’s current topic, confidence and schedule. This page focuses on primary History support for Years 3 to 6 where the English Key Stage 2 framework applies, with honest caveats for families following other UK curricula.

Why choose Latimer for KS2 History tutoring

Parents usually look for a KS2 History tutor because a child is stuck on a school topic, finds timelines confusing, needs help with homework or struggles to turn verbal ideas into written answers. Latimer is built around one-to-one online tuition, so you can compare tutor profiles, choose the person who fits your child and keep the support focused on the exact topic being studied at school.

For History, that support is not about promising a test score. It is about making the subject feel less random: where a period fits, what key words mean, what a source can show, and how to explain a point clearly.

One-to-one support linked to your child’s current History topic, rather than a generic worksheet pack.
Choice between qualified teachers, experienced specialists and tutors with strong subject backgrounds.
Online-first lessons with direct tutor contact, profile comparison and parent-friendly next steps.
A realistic focus on confidence, understanding and stronger History habits rather than SATs-style claims.

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How the tutoring process works

A first-time tutoring decision should feel simple. With Latimer, families can browse tutor profiles, message a suitable tutor, discuss fit before paid lessons and use lesson reports to understand what happened afterwards. If you would rather not choose alone, Latimer’s matching service can recommend up to three tutors based on subject, level, goals and timing.

For KS2 History, the most useful first conversation is usually practical: what topic is your child studying, what is difficult, how confident do they feel, and what kind of support would make home learning calmer?

Compare tutors by History, Key Stage 2, price, availability, qualified-teacher status and DBS information.
Use the introductory meeting to discuss topic, confidence, schedule and teaching style.
Ask for a shortlist if you want Latimer to recommend suitable tutors.
Use lesson reports to see what happened and what to practise next.

Compare
Look at subject, level, price, availability and profile wording.
Contact
Message a tutor directly or request matching support.
Intro
Use the free introductory meeting for fit, goals and logistics.
Start
Agree lesson focus, timing and any homework expectations with the tutor.
Review
Use lesson reports and parent feedback to adjust the plan.

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Pricing, tutor types and what affects fit

Latimer’s model is pay as you go, with prices shown on live tutor profiles rather than fixed as a page-wide rate. That matters because a KS2 History tutor’s fit is not only about cost: parents may also weigh primary-age teaching experience, History knowledge, confidence-building style, availability and whether they specifically want a qualified teacher.

Use the tutor cards above as the current source of price and availability. The best-value choice is often the tutor whose experience matches your child’s exact need, not simply the cheapest or most senior profile.

Qualified teacher or QTS background: useful when families want classroom and curriculum experience.
Experienced one-to-one specialist: useful where rapport, confidence and tailored explanation are priorities.
Subject-background tutor: useful for curiosity, topic depth or enrichment where the profile supports that fit.
Price should be checked on live tutor cards rather than treated as a fixed KS2 History range.

Qualified teacher: Potential strength: classroom experience, curriculum language and age-appropriate explanation. Check the profile evidence.
Experienced specialist: Potential strength: one-to-one rapport, flexible explanation and confidence-building. Check relevant KS2 History experience.
Subject-background tutor: Potential strength: topic enthusiasm and deeper History knowledge. Check fit for a primary-age child.
Budget and schedule fit: Use live profile prices and availability, then confirm lesson timing directly with the tutor.

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Online lessons, near-me searches and safeguarding

Many families search for a History tutor near them, but online tutoring lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. For KS2 History, online lessons can work well because discussion, timelines, maps, source images, shared documents and short written answers are all easy to handle on screen.

For younger pupils, Latimer’s guidance is practical: parents or guardians should know when the lesson is happening, know the platform being used and stay available nearby. If in-person support is important, it should be discussed with a specific tutor rather than assumed for every location.

Online History tutoring can use screen-shared sources, timelines, maps, vocabulary lists and short writing tasks.
Online tutor choice may be broader than relying on the nearest available in-person tutor.
For younger pupils, an adult should be aware of the lesson arrangements and available nearby.
Latimer should not be read as claiming in-person KS2 History tutor coverage in every town.

Online one-to-one: Best for broader tutor choice, convenient scheduling, screen-shared sources and parent visibility.
In-person tutor: May suit families wanting face-to-face support, but availability depends on genuine local supply.
Group class: Can be lower cost, but usually offers less individual diagnosis and feedback.
Self-study: Useful for reading around a topic, but weaker when a child needs someone to spot misconceptions.

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What KS2 History can cover

In England, KS2 covers Years 3 to 6. History is part of the national curriculum, but it is not one of the Year 6 national test subjects. That is why good KS2 History tuition should focus on curriculum confidence, topic understanding and clearer explanation rather than exam-board or SATs preparation.

The Department for Education says KS2 pupils should build “chronologically secure knowledge” and learn that knowledge of the past comes from a range of sources. Schools have flexibility in the examples and sequencing they choose, so a tutor will usually start from the topic your child is actually studying.

History support at KS2 is about topic knowledge, vocabulary, chronology, source work and explanation.
Exam boards, tiers, mock papers and GCSE-style grade pathways do not apply to KS2 History.
Schools may teach different examples or topic sequences, so tutor support should begin with the child’s current classwork.

British History: Stone Age to Iron Age, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and a later British study where selected by the school.
Local History: A study linked to a place, event or development chosen by the school.
World History: Early civilisations, Ancient Greece and a contrasting non-European society as part of the statutory programme.
History skills: Chronology, historical vocabulary, valid questions, sources and evidence, cause and consequence, and supported explanations.

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Common KS2 History sticking points

A child may enjoy stories about the past but still struggle to organise them, compare periods or explain evidence in writing. Ofsted’s History research distinguishes knowledge about the past from knowledge of how historians investigate and explain the past. A tutor can help with both: the facts of the topic and the thinking needed to use those facts well.

That is why a good primary History tutor should ask more than “can you remember the date?” They should check whether the child can place the topic on a timeline, use key words accurately, talk about sources and build a short explanation from evidence.

Chronology: remembering stories without knowing where periods fit on a wider timeline.
Vocabulary: words such as empire, settlement, invasion, civilisation, evidence or significance.
Sources: explaining what an image, artefact or short text can and cannot show.
Writing: turning spoken ideas into short, supported answers.

If your child says ‘I don’t get the topic’
Start with the current unit, key vocabulary and a simple timeline.
If they know facts but cannot explain
Use why/how questions and model short supported answers.
If sources feel confusing
Discuss what the source shows, what it does not show and what else we would need to know.
If writing is the blocker
Plan one paragraph at a time, using sentence starters and evidence carefully.

Ofsted history research review

What the first few lessons might look like

The right plan depends on the child, the tutor and the school topic, so this is an example rather than a fixed programme. A sensible start is to use the intro meeting to understand the family’s goals, then use the first teaching sessions to diagnose gaps, model better thinking and agree small next steps.

Education Endowment Foundation evidence supports one-to-one tuition most strongly when it is connected to normal lessons and when feedback helps the learner know what to improve next.

Intro meeting: goals, current topic, confidence, timetable and fit.
Lesson 1: current topic, timeline and vocabulary check.
Lesson 2: source or evidence discussion linked to the school topic.
Lesson 3 or 4: written explanation, feedback and next-step plan.

Diagnostic
What is the class studying and where does the child get stuck?
Model
Show how to place the topic on a timeline or explain a source.
Practise
Try a short explanation, source question or vocabulary task.
Feedback
Give clear next steps and record them in a lesson report where available.

Latimer FAQs EEF one-to-one tuition evidence

Homework, feedback and independent learning

KS2 History tutoring should make a child more independent, not more dependent on someone else doing the work. Latimer’s own FAQ draws the right boundary: tutors can support homework and revision, but should “not simply provide answers”. For History, that means helping a child understand the task, plan a response, discuss evidence and then write in their own words.

Parents do not need to become History specialists. They can often help most by protecting a routine, asking what the next step is and keeping pressure proportionate. Lesson reports and clear feedback can make that easier, because the family can see what was covered and what to practise next.

Good tutoring models the thinking process before asking the child to try independently.
Feedback should be practical: what was strong, what to fix and what to practise next.
Parents can support routines and encouragement without taking over the teaching role.
Ethical homework support means guidance, explanation and practice — not completing work for the child.

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Compare KS2 History tutors and ask about fit

Start by comparing the live KS2 History tutor cards above. Check whether the tutor supports Key Stage 2, read their profile, look at price and availability, then use the intro meeting to ask about your child’s current topic, confidence and online lesson style.

If you would rather have a shortlist, Latimer’s matching service can recommend tutors based on subject, level, timing and learning needs.

Browse History tutors who support Key Stage 2.
Use the intro meeting to test fit before paid lessons.
Ask for matching if you are unsure which tutor background suits your child.

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Support and clarity

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

Is there a KS2 History SAT or national exam?

In England, no. Year 6 national tests cover English reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling, with teacher assessment in English writing and science. History is not a national KS2 test subject, so tutoring should focus on curriculum confidence, topic understanding, chronology, evidence, vocabulary and clearer written explanation rather than SATs preparation.

What does KS2 History tutoring usually cover?

It can cover your child’s current school topic, key people and events, historical vocabulary, chronology, cause and consequence, source discussion and short written explanations. The English KS2 History curriculum includes British, local and world History, but schools choose different examples and sequences, so the tutor should begin with what your child is studying now.

How can a tutor help with chronology, sources and evidence?

A tutor can help a child build a simple mental timeline, explain key vocabulary and practise using sources to support an answer. In plain English, that means learning both the facts about the past and how historians use evidence to explain what may have happened.

Can a tutor help with History homework or school projects?

Yes, a tutor can help your child understand the task, plan an answer, discuss sources and practise explanation. The ethical line is important: tutoring should guide and teach, not simply provide answers or complete homework or projects for the child.

Is online History tutoring suitable for Year 3 or Year 4 children?

It can be suitable when the lesson is structured, interactive and age-appropriate. History works well online when the tutor uses images, maps, timelines, short source extracts, discussion and manageable writing tasks. For younger pupils, parents or guardians should know when the lesson is happening, know the platform being used and stay available nearby.

Should I choose a qualified teacher or an experienced History tutor?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. A qualified teacher may bring classroom and curriculum experience; an experienced one-to-one tutor may be especially strong on confidence, rapport and flexible explanation. Compare subject knowledge, primary-age communication, price, availability and your child’s confidence needs, then use the intro meeting to test fit.

How much does KS2 History tutoring cost through Latimer?

Latimer uses a pay-as-you-go model, and tutor rates vary by profile. Check the live tutor cards for current prices rather than relying on a fixed page-wide rate. Price is one part of the decision, alongside subject fit, teaching style, availability, qualified-teacher status and whether your child feels comfortable with the tutor.

What happens in the free intro meeting and first lesson?

The intro meeting is usually a short consultation to discuss goals, support needed, availability, lesson format and fit. It is not normally a full teaching lesson. A first paid teaching session might then check the current topic, timeline, vocabulary, source understanding and a short written explanation before agreeing next steps.

How often should my child have KS2 History tuition?

It depends on the goal. A one-off session may help with a project or confusing topic; a short block may help after missed lessons; weekly lessons may suit a child who needs ongoing confidence, writing support or routine. Agree frequency with the tutor so it fits your child’s age, concentration, schedule and budget.

Can I find a KS2 History tutor near me?

Many families search for a tutor near them, but Latimer is online-first. That means you can compare suitable History tutors nationally rather than relying only on local supply. Do not assume in-person availability in every town; if face-to-face support is important, discuss it with a relevant tutor or ask Latimer for matching support.

Can tutoring work for a child who needs a calmer or more structured approach?

Often, yes, when the tutor uses consistent routines, small steps, clear feedback and parent communication. Keep the wording realistic: a tutor can support learning habits and confidence, but specialist SEND, anxiety or wellbeing claims should depend on the specific tutor’s experience and the wider support around the child.

What if my child’s school does not follow the English KS2 curriculum?

This page is strongest for families using the English KS2 framework. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use different curriculum structures or labels, and international schools may follow different programmes again. Use profiles or matching support to check curriculum fit before booking.

Can I switch tutors or ask Latimer for a shortlist?

If you are unsure which tutor to choose, Latimer’s matching service can recommend up to three tutors based on subject, level, goal and timing, with no obligation to book. Use the intro meeting to check fit before paid lessons begin.

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