I will help your child to realise their potential, discover their writer’s voice and support their entry into senior school.”

Tim Chilcott
"Highly personable, Tim inspires children by his energetic, compassionate and intelligent approach. He has high expectations for those he tutors and encourages them to achieve their personal best with great enthusiasm, kindness and genuine warmth. With an impressive ability to instil self-belief in children, they feel much more confident about their potential and ability as a direct result of his skilful teaching and empathetic manner.”
Kevin Knibbs
Headmaster – Hampton School
"Tim’s talent and passion for teaching English inspires a love of learning in children. Whether coaxing words out of reluctant writers or refining the skills of scholarship candidates, Tim helps children to excel. As a former colleague, I hold him in the highest regard."
Helen Hutton-Attenborough
Headteacher – Claremont Fan Court Preparatory School
"Building confidence and ambition, Tim creates a powerful rapport with pupils. His passion for English inspires and supports a child’s learning, encouraging them to be brave in their choices and explore their understanding. Such dedication brings out the best in any pupil."
Tim Smith
Headmaster – Hampton Prep School

The Challenges for a 11 plus child and family

The challenges

  • Choosing the right school for your child
  • The intense competition for places at the best schools
  • The stress and anxiety this can create for children and parents
  • The need to prepare academically and emotionally
  • Keeping a child motivated and confident
  • Having the skills to succeed
  • Having fun learning

Here to help

  • Extensive experience of teaching English 11+
  • Personalised individual learning / structured and tailored approach – really getting to know your child
  • Exam preparation / techniques
  • Mentoring and coaching – open mindset
  • Wellness and building confidence – pastoral support
  • Calm, supportive environment
  • Nurture and champion your child
  • SEN teaching experience
  • Relationship with schools
  • I am a parent – I understand

What I offer

Building a strong working relationship with both the child and parent is crucial to the success of tutoring.

Prior to any agreement, I would conduct an initial consultation to discuss expectations, hopes and ambitions, and undertake a short, written assessment to ascertain the level of support required. Regular communication and feedback are a key part of this whole process.

Based in Surrey, sessions are offered in person or online.

One-to-One
tutoring sessions
60 minutes
Focused, personalised learning and support for your child in English, this option is tailored and targeted to their specific needs. Feedback and progress reports are provided every four weeks.
£60 per session
Two-to-One
tutoring sessions
60 minutes
Sharing one’s learning in a very small group like this allows for a more collaborative experience, an opportunity to combine, build and nurture mutual understanding while still receiving individually focused attention. Every four weeks, a progress report is provided for each child.
£35 per hour per student
Group
tutoring sessions
60 minutes
Working together in a group of up to four, this teamworking approach develops the opportunity for even greater critical thinking and metacognitive skills through discussion, while still having all the benefits of being coached and tutored on an individual basis. Such active collaboration is a powerful tool to amplify learning in a supportive environment.
£25 per hour per student
(minimum three / maximum four people)

For more information
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Contact me directly either by phone or email

07968 586365

Bookings can be made via the booking form.

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