30/09/2026
Tutors are traditionally thought of as being engaged to help a child cram for a GCSE or A Level exam. Or perhaps to help a child pass an entrance exam into a particular school.
However, the role of a tutor has broadened hugely over the last decade. We have come to better understand the invaluable support a one-to-one connection gives a child.
Knowing that an adult is sitting with you, purely to help you and no one else, is in itself a morale boosting situation for a child. The fact that the adult is then taking their time to explain concepts that have previously eluded the child lowers their anxiety levels and starts to build confidence and motivation.
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The final point is probably the most important. As a tutor, we are mentors. Yes, we are there to improve the academics, work on study skills etc. but ultimately we are there to make the child feel good about him or herself.
Tutors straddle the line between teacher and friend and more often than not become the cheeky uncle or aunt, open to hearing the good, bad and the ugly while being full of good advice and support.
It is also worth bearing in mind that 50% of mental health problems are established by the time a child is 14. A tutor is ideally placed to spot signs that a young person is struggling with their mental wellbeing, giving parents a precious insight into how their child is getting on.
The individualised attention, the tailored support, the motivation and inspiration all come together to release the child from worry and make them excited for what comes next.
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