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Greater London Tutors

Welcome to

Choosing the right tutor for yourself and your family is an

important decision. You need to be sure that this is someone

you can trust. You need to be sure that this person has the

right academic qualications and teaching ability as well

as the relevant experience to help you or your children to

achieve the best results.

Greater London Tutors has

been providing private tutors to

families in London and the South

East for over 30 years. We have ateam of the most highly qualied

tutors available within the M25

to provide individual or group

tuition in your home or school at

short notice.

At Greater London Tutors,

we want to help you make asinformed a decision as possible

about what is right for your child.

We make sure we understand

what it is that you want to

achieve with a tutor. We discuss

your specic goals

with you in as much detail as

possible so as to provide you

with the best tutor for your child.

It is very important to us that youand your children get along well

with every tutor we introduce

to you so we consult with you

at every stage of the process

to ensure everything is to your

satisfaction.

We pride ourselves on thequality of our tutors and the

effectiveness of our allocating

the best tutor for your family,

whatever the subject, whatever

the level.


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Our Students

We treat every student as an individual with particularrequirements, be they primary level children seeking tuition or

astrophysics postgraduates wanting dissertation advice. Most

of the tuition we provide is for mainstay UK curriculum subjects,

but there are a great number of people looking for specialist

subject tuition. What all of our students have in common is the

expectation of excellent service from Greater London Tutors andthat is what we strive every day to deliver.

While most of our students areprivate families who want the

benet of a tutor to supplementthe education their children arereceiving at school, Greater London

Tutors is proud to be the selectedagency by many independentand state schools as well as Local

Education Authorities and Looked-

After Children around London.

Many schools use our services

to help children who have slipped

behind to catch up, or to stretch themost talented of their pupils. Oursocial services clients rely on ourexperience and the understandingnature of our tutors to help childrenin their care who are in difcult

situations.

We have particular experience inhelping children who do not have asufciently high level of English to

enter school and those pupils who

cannot attend school regularly. Ourtutors are trained to understandthe complex environments thatsurround these children and

develop courses to help them ontheir way.

Our Students


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Our Tutors

Our tutors are selected initially on academic qualication and

relevant experience according to their CVs. We interview all our tutors

personally so that we recruit only those with a natural ability for, andlove of, teaching. Academic expertise is not a sufcient criterion for

selection as a Greater London tutor.

Our tutor training programme keeps

our tutors up to date with all the

latest teaching techniques and

aims to outline the best practicesin tutoring. However, within this

stringent training structure, all

our tutors are encouraged to teach

in their own unique way and to

tailor their lessons to the specicrequirements of the individual

student.

We select tutors who are not only

experts in their subject but who are

also experienced in teaching the

subject and level you require.

We train our tutors to adopt a

teaching style which balances a

gentleness of approach with a

business-like efciency, allowingfor rapid progress to be made with

a minimum of stress. We want our

students to look forward to seeing

their tutors and we have complete

condence in our ability to allocateyou the perfect tutor for your

familys requirements.

All of our tutors have a Criminal Records

Bureau Enhanced Disclosure (carried out in

the last two years).


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For Parents

1.You call us

2.We take down your details andas much information as you cangive us

3. We receive the 45 membership fee

4. We allocate the right tutor or tutors for your family

5. We contact the tutors to confirmavailability

6. Your selected tutor is given yourcontact details and briefed as toyour requirements

7. Your tutor contacts you to discussyour requirements and arrange alesson

8. Your tutor preparesthe first lessonand comes to your home to teach

9. At the end of each lesson the tutorprovides you a timesheet to sign andyou pay your tutor directly in cash

10. We contact you to receive feedbackon the first lesson and regularly

throughout the course

Over the three decades of working with families in London and the SouthEast we have developed a quick and easy process for booking a tutor.Outlined below is a suggestion of what might work for you. We understandthat exceptional circumstances occur, in which case the best thing to do is

to talk to us and we will do our best to help in any way we can.

How it works

As a parent you have made the important decision to hire aprivate tutor to help your children achieve their academic goals.



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We have pulled together some information from our tutoring

experience so that you can make the most of our services.

Take BreaksBreaks should always be worked into any period of extended study. Pupils

learn faster and better in short periods so allowing 5 minute breaks has abenecial effect on study. The duration and frequency of breaks shoulddepend on the age and ability of the pupil; an A-level student may be able toconcentrate effectively for an hour, but children studying for their 11+ exams

may benet from a ve minute relaxation period every half hour.

CommunicationFor private tuition to work most effectively, good communication betweenthe pupil, his or her parents (where appropriate), the tutor and ideally the

school teacher is very helpful. Given the bespoke nature of private tuition,feedback from the pupils school work and teachers will help the tutor to focuson those areas which will make the most immediate difference to the pupilsimprovement. A childs school teacher can often provide an invaluable guide

to areas in need of attention. Likewise, encouraging the pupil to talk aboutthe areas they nd difcult, then focusing on those issues allows the tutor toboost the pupils condence by removing the areas of doubt in his or her mind.Please contact us at any point through the process to let us know any newinformation.

Ensure a Suitable Environment

Tuition should be conducted in a quiet room with minimal distractions. Asfar as possible the room should be isolated from house hold noises such as

television and young children, allowing for uninterrupted study.

Tutoring Advice and

Frequently Asked Questions


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Questions

Sign the timesheetFor your security and to ensure you are billed fairly by the tutor, make sure yousign the tutors timesheet after each lesson. Please ensure the tutor has lledin the correct lesson duration on each timesheet. Tutors are provided withtimesheets and are required to bring one to each lesson and provide it to you at

the end. If your tutor does not provide a timesheet for you to sign please let theagency know by phone or e-mail.

Find out and give us as much information as you canThe more information you can provide us with while we are nding yourtutor, the better we will be able to match a tutor to your requirements.For example if the pupil is studying GCSE or A Level we can match a

tutor with the most experience in the particular exam board, and wherepossible specic topic/modules, to ensure you get the best possiblematch.

How much tutoring should I have?This depends on a variety of factorsincluding the age of the child, their

level at the beginning of the course,how much work a student is preparedto put in outside the tutoring hours,and their goals for the tuition. Themore detailed knowledge of the pupiland their personal circumstances, theeasier it is for our ofce staff to provideadvice. The exible nature of privatetuition and our tutors means thatone can start with one hour per weekand adjust the quantity as required.Typically a student will have one hourper week throughout the school year,increasing the amount during theEaster break and run-up to exams. Ifyou would like to have a professionalassessment of your child, please

contact us to make an appointmentwith our consultant.

Will the tutor set homework?Private tuition can be effective with orwithout the setting of homework. We

recommend that any homework setshould be agreed between the tutor,pupil and parent. The objective ofhomework is to reinforce the lessonand help the pupil move forward. Wewould discourage a level of homeworkthat would over-burden the student.

Will there be an assessment ortest?Our tutors are trained to assess thelevel of the pupil in the rst lesson.This could take an informal tone,such as a discussion with the pupiland parents, or a more formal test.Sometimes it is a good idea to take therst lesson to run through the syllabus

so the tutor can assess the areas ofweakness and decide on the mosttime-effective way to move forward.



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Our Educational Philosophy

The first thing a Greater London tutor will do is to make sure that his

or her pupil has the confidence to achieve their academic goals. The

dedicated attention of a tutor can show a student that even the mostdaunting of academic hurdles are surmountable, enabling the correct

mindset for high academic achievement.

Tutoring is designed to be

undertaken at a pace which is

comfortable and productive for

the student. We train our tutors tobuild a students knowledge step-by-step as part of a building-block

process. Your tutor will assess, in

collaboration with you and your

child, exactly which areas need

attention and establish the best

course of action to achieve the best

results. Our pupils react very wellto being treated as adults by our

tutors when establishing a plan for

the tutoring.

It is not our tutors job simply to

provide the answers but rather

to encourage pupils to achieve

the satisfaction of getting it rightthemselves. This helps commit

method as well as the answer to

memory.

Our tutors are familiar with the

examination systems and draw on

their experiences to guide pupils

to the best technique for the examsand for their revision.

The bespoke service we provide

stimulates the interest and ability

necessary for a pupil to succeed in,and enjoy, a subject.

In order for us to findyou the besttutor available for you and your

family, we have a membership

fee of 45, which entitles you

to request as many tutors as

you like for you and your family

for the period of one academic

year starting in September. The

membership renewal fee for eachacademic year is 25.


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Resources

We have compiled a list of websites which should answer many

of your educational queries. Please check our website for a moredetailed list.


Examination Boards

AQA www.aqa.org.uk

OCR www.ocr.org.uk

EDEXCEL www.edexcel.comQualifcations and Curriculum

Development Agency

www.qcda.gov.uk

Learning and Study Aids

GCSE.com www.gcse.com

GCSE support materials for sale

Letts and Lonsdale

www.lettsandlonsdale.com

High quality and effective revisionguides

for all ages.

Under5s.co.uk www.under5s.co.uk

Learning support for the early years

General

BBC Education

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents

BBC Education site. Very informative with

the answers to many educational questions

Many free resources to download and try

Ofsted http://www.ofsted.gov.uk

The ofcial government schools

inspectorate

UCAS http://www.ucas.ac.uk

University application organisation. Thisshould be your rst stop for all queries

relating to university entrance

Times Education Supplement

www.tes.co.uk

Professional Education Supplement. News,

articles, teaching jobs

Guardian Schools

www.guardian.co.uk/education/

schools

Schools and education related section of the

Guardian Newspaper website

Schools Guides

The Good Schools Guide

www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk

This is the denitive guide to independent

schools in England and Wales

Pease remember that while every effort has been made to check the quality of these sites the Greater

London Tutorial Agency Limited cannot be held responsible for the information contained on them.


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For Schools

Greater London Tutors works with many schools both in the state and

private sector to provide private tutors and bespoke revision courses.We have provided tuition through the Making Good Progress, Gifted

and Talented and Every Child Matters schemes.

One-on-One Tuition

We provide tutors to help schools

tackle a variety of issues such as:

Boosting the performance of

underachieving studentsMaking sure that borderline C grade

students hit the all-important grade

Stretching gifted and talented

students

Accelerated learning programmes

Trained staff for after-school andhomework clubs

Our tutors can be used to help

pupils who are nding it hard tokeep up at school. Many schools

have found it invaluable to have

a tutor providing a structured

course to those who slip behind,to support their teachers and raise

standards.

To talk to one of our consultants

about how we can help please call020 7727 5599or send an e-mail [email protected].

Revision Courses

Greater London Tutors runs revision

courses in a range of subjects at

11+, GCSE and A-level. Over our

many years of experience in helping

students prepare for public exams,we have developed courses that

have helped many students reach

their potential. The courses are run

from our centres around London, or

within your school.

Alternatively, we are able to

develop bespoke tuition courses

for your school to run on weekends

or during the holidays to help yourstudents gain the best possible

results. There are also nancial

advantages for your school to be

involved, such as bulk discounts foryour students and room rental fees.

To talk to one of our consultants

about hosting Greater London

Tutors revision courses at your

school, or enrolling your studentson one of our courses, please call

020 7727 5599or send an e-mail [email protected]


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Our schools tutoring takes place on site at school so teachers and

course supervisors can be closely involved in the process, ensuringeducational continuity. Our tutors are very exible and are able to

teach at all times. Often schools prefer to have tutors attend forthe hour after school ends, however we are able to t the tutoring

around your timetable at any time of the day.

How it works

Greater London Tutors also hasexperience providing educationaland tuition-based After-schoolclubs Our tutors can supervisestudents during this time to ensureyou meet your obligations and helpto raise standards across the board.

Our ofce support staff are trainedto ensure that we provide tutors

who t perfectly into your school.

We make certain we have acomplete understanding of thesituations in which you require our

services, work with you to remove

scheduling conicts, prepare the

tutors fully and collect feedback asthe course progresses.


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For Government, Local Authoritiesand Social ServicesPrivate Tuition with GreaterLondon Tutors

Greater London Tutors has extensive

experience providing tutors for local

government, social services and

Looked-After Children.

Our tutors can help in a wide range

of unorthodox educational situations

and we have the experience and

understanding to provide theinformation that carers, foster parents

and account managers need to make

the right decisions.

Our experience over many years

means that we are sympathetic and

understanding to the unique personal

and emotional circumstances which

often surround these assignmentsand we feel that this enables us to

select tutors who are able to make a

big difference.

There are many other situations in

which we have provided tutors tohelp and we have case studies on our

website for your examination.

Why choose Greater LondonTutors?

Experience

Over 20 years working with carers

around London for the benet ofLooked-After Children, children and

those outside mainstream education

means that we have a strong

understanding of the issues involved.

Quality of Tutors

All of our tutors are interviewed, CRB

checked and trained specically for

these situations. Many have beenhelping children in care for many

years so are very sympathetic to

issues involved.

Feedback, outcome measurement and

quality assurance

Greater London Tutors monitors all

courses of tuition with our tutors

to ensure they are progressing in asatisfactory fashion. We keep in close

contact with our tutors, with carers

and parents and where appropriate

we set out targets and milestones to

ensure progress is being made.

The versatile nature of private tuition

means we can help in a variety of

circumstances such as:

Pupils with little or no English Pupils who have been excluded

from school

Pupils who have been bullied at

school

Pupils who are between schools


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Important Information

If you cancel a lesson with 24or more hours notice then no payment

should be made. If you cancel a lesson with less than 24hours notice

you must pay half the fee for the missed lesson, although there are

certain exceptional circumstances that we ask the tutor to consider. If

a tutor travels to you but the lesson doesnt take place then you should

expect to pay for one hours tuition in full.

Obviously, it is equally important that our tutors are also consideratewhen cancelling a lesson for any reason; tutors should always try to give

24hours notice, at the very least. In case of such circumstances it isvital that the tutor is able to contact you.

The membership fee is only refundable if we have been unable to nd

you a tutor. We cannot refund the fee if a tutor has already contacted you

or you have found a tutor through another source.


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Further Enquiries

If you would like to register with us or if you have any questions,

we warmly invite you to call us. Our friendly staff will be delightedto hear from you. Our ofce hours are from 9am until 9pmMonday to Friday and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.

Contact

Telephone020 7727 5599

Fax020 7117 3772

www.greaterlondontutors.comenquiries@greaterlondontutors.com35Baseline Studios, Whitchurch Road, London W11 4AT

Greater London Tutorial Agency Limited

Registered in England:5509855

Our telephone number is 020 7727 5599

Our fax number is 020 7117 3772

If you wish to contact us by e-mail please do so and we willendeavour to get back to you as soon as possible. Our e-mailaddress is [email protected]. For any further

information please visit our website atwww.greaterlondontutors.com



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Each of the tutors was brilliant and gave

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