How to make the most out of private tuition from start to finish.
 

With almost 44% of parents in London choosing to supplement their child?s schooling with additional tuition – that?s twice as many as anywhere else in the UK – it seems we Londoners are a little more proactive than the rest of the country when it comes to our children?s education.
At TutorMapper, we know that hiring a private tutor can provide the extra support your child needs to flourish; support that, sadly, isn?t always available in the classroom. However, once you have made the decision to invest in your child?s education in this way, how do you make sure that those precious, and often expensive, tutorials are really making a difference" We?ve used our knowledge and experience of the tutoring profession to draw together our top ten tips for how to make private tuition a success for your child.
Ensure your tutor has an up-to-date DBS check

When searching for a private tutor it is important to think of safety first. If you?re going to place your child in the care of, let?s face it, a stranger for an hour or more each week, the very least you need to do is to make sure that they have an up-to-date DBS check (previously CRB). Don?t feel embarrassed to ask, a good tutor will be expecting it.

Check-up on your tutor?s CV and references

Speak with any prospective tutor before committing yourself. Don?t be swayed by a CV that boasts a string of A* grades and a glittering few year...