Private 1:1 primary tuition · Essex

Help your child thrive and build their confidence

Friendly, DBS checked tutors who make learning fun, not a chore. Daytime and evening sessions, in a dedicated learning space or your own home. Tell us what your child needs and Claire will match them with the right tutor.

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Experienced tutors · Qualified teachers · DBS checked · SEN inclusive

Claire, founder of Tuition with Claire & Co

Your dedicated and experienced tutors

Hello! I'm Claire.

I'm a mum, and I've spent over 18 years working with children as a Teacher, Tutor, Mentor and Learning Support Assistant. That has taught me how children learn best emotionally, socially and academically.

My love of teaching began in 2005 when I supported a child with learning difficulties. It led me to qualify as a Primary School Teacher in 2010. When I left the classroom, I wanted to keep supporting children and families, so in 2023 I launched ‘Tuition with Claire & Co’. Demand has grown fast and so has our team. I've welcomed experienced teachers and tutors who share my educational philosophy and commitment to helping children succeed, and I match every child with the right tutor for them.

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Our approach

Learning that feels safe, engaging and fun

Our friendly, patient tutors are qualified, DBS checked and vetted to a high standard. They build strong, trusting bonds with every child and specialise in breaking big ideas down into simple lessons that suit each child's needs.

Sessions mix learning games and activities with a wide range of resources, so learning always has a purpose. We follow each child's interests too, with themed activities and topic-based projects.

It is a privilege to be part of each child's learning journey. Together we build confidence, resilience and a growth mindset in a safe and caring space, helping each child do their very best and making every learning opportunity count.

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Hear what other parents have to say

Loved by children. Trusted by parents.

“Amy has been a god send in our house to my 5 year old daughter, Sophia.. Sophia really struggled with her confidence at the end of Reception so I made the decision to use Claire & Co and it’s honestly the best thing I’ve done.. we’re now into the 1st term of Year 1 and Sophia is thriving, she always asks when Amy’s coming back and looks forward to her sessions every week. Thank you so much!”

Samantha Stone

“Claire has been tutoring my 5 year old, Bettie, for a few months. Bettie absolutely loves going to Claire for maths and English she gets so excited just like she would to go soft play or something! She adores Claire as she makes learning so fun that Bettie doesn’t find it a chore at all. She has improved so much with maths as her teacher pulled me aside to tell me which really made me feel lucky to have found Claire. Claire definitely goes the extra mile to engage the children which really shows. Wouldn’t think twice to reccommend.”

Kat Butler

“Claire has been tutoring both my children ages 11 and 8 now for around 2 years. She first started tutoring my eldest daughter and soon we had to send my youngest as she was jealous of all the fun my eldest was having learning. The key with children is they need to enjoy what they are doing or they won’t want to do it. Claire has mastered this fantastic always using new and imaginative ways to teach them and rewards for their hard work. Both my girls have come on so much and improved in all areas but for me it’s also the fact they love to go and disappointment on weeks they aren’t going. Claire’s warm and caring nature brings out the best in them and ensures they feel safe and secure in the learning environment and enjoys their time at tutoring. Cannot recommend Claire enough. X”

Nikki R-f

“Claire has been tutoring my 9 year old daughter just under a year now. Claire has been absolutely amazing and really helped my daughter get to where she needs to be in her maths lessons. Alot of preparation goes into the sessions making them fun and engaging. Claire takes the time to go over anything my daughter doesn't understand at school too. Thank you Claire we appreciate all your help”

Emma Bradford

“Very pleased with our tutor Amy, who has been supplied by Tuition with Claire & Co. Amy is very professional, super friendly and has a really wonderful approach with our 10yr old daughter, who's confidence with maths is really developing week on week now. Highly recommend! x”

Kayley Jane Donovan

“Thank you very much for providing Susan as our tutor. With her help and transferring Courtney to a different school, recent results have shown that Courtney has improved significantly and she is much better placed to face year 6.”

Caroline

“Claire has been tutoring our daughter for 18months. She makes every session engaging and enjoyable for Holly. She gives her the confidence and push to take on new challenges she knows Holly is capable of but not confident in. The smile that beams on her face when Claire has helped her is priceless. She has taught our daughter so much and Holly adores Claire. We love having a workbook to be able to read and revisit at home. If you want a tutor that will tailor to your child needs Claire is 💯 the tutor she goes above and beyond.”

Sasha Cox

“We are very lucky to have found Claire. She has been warm and welcoming from the start. Claire puts so much effort into the preparation and productivity for my son’s sessions. She is very creative and always has something new and exciting each week. Claire keeps my son engaged from start to finish and he is always wanting more when the tuition is over. My son has really improved in many areas since his lessons with Claire started. Claire has spent her own time researching and understanding what works best for the needs we have. Claire is also very adaptive to any requirement we have had and works to what best suits the child. The follow up from each session is detailed and informative. Thank you Claire, we look forward to all the sessions Joshua has to come (3 years old).”

Donna Cotgrove

“Claire has been tutoring my daughter who is 4 since September as I home school ayisha she goes to Claire 3 mornings a week . Ayisha gets very excited to go to learn with Claire and always comes out happy and has learnt something different everyday and has lots of fun learning too. Claire sends me work every lesson of what work they have been doing and lots of pictures so a massive thank you Claire from me and ayisha xxxx”

Nicola Orton

“Claire is a fantastic teacher who works with my children's individual needs. They enjoy every moment with Claire and count down the days until their next session every week.”

Gemma Murphy

“Órla loves Jen. It’s such a warming and calming lesson. Time goes so quickly we don’t realise times up. I feel Jen has also listened to any concerns and has worked along side us to help with Órlas learning.”

Eleanor Barnes

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How we can help your child

Every child is different. Our tutors are trained to support a wide range of needs.

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Inclusive Education

Experience with children who have a range of educational needs, including ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Down syndrome, partial hearing, speech and language, Anxiety and neurodiversity. Children with EHCPs & EOTAS packages.

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Family Partnership

All our tutors work closely with families, including home ed families, to help support the child's progress.

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Personalised Teaching

Tailoring lessons to each child's unique needs to ensure they receive the best possible education.

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Supportive Learning Environment

Creating a nurturing and encouraging space where children feel safe and motivated to learn.

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Building Confidence and Resilience

Empowering children to believe in themselves, develop resilience, and embrace challenges with a growth mindset.

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Tell us your child's needs in the questionnaire

Meet your tutors

We are lucky to have a team of friendly, qualified and experienced tutors across Essex. Every tutor is DBS checked, vetted to a high standard and ready to support your child, in their own home learning space or in your home.

Claire Jackson

Tutor and owner

I am an experienced and passionate teacher with over 18 years of working closely with children in a range of roles, including Primary School Teacher, Private Tutor, Mentor, and Learning Support Assistant. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how children learn best — not just academically, but emotionally and socially too. My approach is calm, patient, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. I’ve had the privilege of working with children facing a variety of challenges, including a range of SEND. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships and creating a safe, supportive environment where children can grow in confidence, resilience, and develop a lifelong love of learning. In recent years, I stepped away from the classroom to launch Tuition with Claire — a space where I can continue doing what I love most: helping children thrive through personalised, one-to-one support.

Amy Douglas

Tutor

With 11 years of experience as a primary school teacher, I bring a deep understanding of how children learn and develop at different stages. I am skilled at adapting my teaching methods to meet individual needs, ensuring each student feels supported and motivated. In terms of personality, I am patient, empathetic, and encouraging. I create a positive and safe learning environment where students feel confident to take risks and ask questions. My approachable nature helps build strong rapport with both students and parents, fostering trust and open communication. I am also highly organised, reliable, and passionate about helping students achieve their full potential.

Anisa Lee

Tutor

After completing my teacher training in 1998, I worked for 4 years before moving to Wembley where I began work in a variety of North London schools, supporting pupils who were hearing impaired and EAL. I successfully ran and chaired a community group for home educators. I organised educational trips and life skills activities for neurodivergent children, using a hands-on approach to learning, whilst supporting parents from diverse backgrounds and building confidence and successful relationships. I developed an interest in SEND, completing online professional development which included Trauma Training, Relational Practice and Autism and Dyslexia. I have tutored children from age 7 to 15, including children with Autism and visual impairments, adapting my teaching to support the need of the child. I have a calm and caring nature yet firm in my approach. I have a good understanding of Autism, ADHD and in particular SEMH as a barrier to learning and use various strategies to help children overcome these. My key principles are of building trusting relationships and a child centred and creative approach to all learning.

Susan Cornell

Tutor

I have been teaching since 1992 and during that time have taught across a variety of schools in Southend, Essex, Thurrock and Havering. At the heart of good teaching is an understanding that every child is unique and at a different stage in their learning. The beauty of 1:1 tuition is that the tutor can devise a tailored programme that suits the individual child. I will identify gaps and misconceptions in learning by listening to parents and using my professional judgement when meeting a child for the first time and then design lessons that are not only targeted to move learning forward but are fun too. Laughter is a good motivator! Children need to feel safe and supported and the work needs to be exciting and engaging. My approach is holistic and aimed at helping children not only to master a particular stumbling block but also to thrive and develop the skills needed to become successful and confident learners in the long term.

Joanne Wheatley

Tutor

I have been a primary school teacher for over 10 years and particularly enjoy seeing children progress in their learning through structured and well thought out lessons I am very passionate about maths and English and am a firm believer in children reading for pleasure. I think that every child should have the chance to succeed, no matter where their starting point is. I am also a great lover of the outdoors and deliver regular Forest School and Beach School sessions. Taking learning beyond the classroom is a real passion of mine.

Jo Rea

Tutor

With over 9 years teaching experience across reception to Year 6, I have an enthusiasm for learning with a creative and practical approach in providing targeted support. I believe that establishing a positive atmosphere for learning is key. My sessions are fun and I put importance on building a rapport with my pupils. I enjoy adapting to children's interests and learning styles so that their confidence grows and they feel empowered to challenge themselves. Prior to becoming a primary school teacher, I was a Campaigns Officer for the National Literacy Trust and enjoyed channelling my love for books through working on campaigns with schools, libraries and the community to encourage children to read and write more.

Sam Goodliffe

Tutor

With 18 years of experience in primary education, I bring a deep understanding of early learning and child development, with a particular specialism in EYFS and Key Stage 1. My practice is rooted in creating engaging, nurturing environments where children feel safe, values, and inspired to explore. A central focus of my teaching is ensuring that learning is always meaningful, purposeful, and fun regardless of age or ability. I design experiences that spark curiosity, encourage active participation, and connect learning to real-life contexts, helping children develop a genuine enthusiasm for discovery. I have extensive experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a strong emphasis on inclusive, adaptive teaching. Combining strong pedagogical knowledge with creativity, patience, and a commitment to inclusive education, I am passionate about building firm foundations in literacy, numeracy, and social development empowering every child to grow in confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

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Claire will match the right tutor to your child

1:2:1 private tuition pricing

Simple, fair pricing

30 minutes

£21

per session

45 minutes

£30

per session

1 hour

£38

per session

Weekly sessions, Monday to Saturday, between 9.30am and 7pm
Every session adapted to your child's needs and learning style
A personal resource folder and a fun reward system for every child
Feedback for you at the end of every session
Sessions in our dedicated hands-on learning spaces or in your own home

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Questions parents ask us

Anything on your mind? It's answered here

Who will be teaching my child?

All our tutors are qualified, experienced teachers. Every tutor is DBS checked and vetted to a high standard, and Claire personally matches the right tutor to your child. You can read every tutor's bio in the Meet your tutors section above.

Are you DBS checked and insured?

Yes. Every tutor is DBS checked, and we are fully insured with public liability and professional indemnity cover. Proof of DBS checks and insurance certificates are available for you to see. We also have a safeguarding policy that all tutors follow, and you will have access to it.

Where do the sessions happen?

We offer sessions in some of our tutors' dedicated learning spaces, and we also offer home visits in the comfort of your own home.

What ages and subjects do you cover?

From EYFS right through to GCSE. Sessions cover reading, writing, spelling and grammar, phonics and maths, and every lesson is adapted to your child's needs and learning style.

Can you support children with additional needs?

Yes. Our tutors support children with a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Down syndrome, partial hearing, speech and language, Anxiety and neurodiversity. We also welcome children with EHCPs and EOTAS packages, and home ed families.

My child has lost confidence with school work. Will tuition help?

Building confidence is at the heart of every session. Our tutors mix learning games and hands-on activities so learning feels fun, not a chore, and children grow in confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

When do sessions run?

Sessions run weekly or fortnightly, Monday to Saturday between 9.30am and 7pm, with daytime and evening slots. Choose 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 1 hour.

How much does it cost?

Sessions are £21 for 30 minutes, £30 for 45 minutes and £38 for 1 hour. That includes a personal resource folder, a fun reward system and feedback for you after every session.

How do I pay?

We invoice you after the last session of each month. The invoice is paid on that day by bank transfer.

Is there a contract or minimum commitment?

Your first session is a get-to-know-you session, so you can decide whether you wish to continue. If you carry on, we ask for at least four weeks' notice to end tuition, and our tutors give you the same notice too.

How will I know if my child is making progress?

Your tutor gives you feedback at the end of every session, so you always know what your child worked on and how they got on.

What happens after I fill in the questionnaire?

It takes about 60 seconds. Claire reads your answers herself, then gets in touch to match your child with the right tutor. There is no obligation.

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Takes 60 seconds · No obligation