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We recommend the following fees, as set out in the table below. These are hourly rates, for two hours, double the amount indicated in the table. These fees are based on current trend in the home education sector.
Tutors may choose to charge an additional fee, between £2 to £5, to cover travel expense. However, if clients book blocks of 2-hours of tuition then they only pay one travel fee.
Tutors may add £5 for each additional pupil. However, we recommend a maximum of 3 pupils per session (See Guidance and Advice). When 2 or 3 pupils join a session of tuition, the cost for tuition per pupil will spread out. |
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| LEVEL |
ALL SUBJECTS |
| KS2 (Primary & KS1) |
£17-18 |
| KS3 (Lower Secondary, Yr 7, 8 & 9, Entry Level) |
£18-19 |
| KS4 (Upper Secondary, Yr 10 & 11, SEN, GCSE & retakes) |
£19-20 |
| KS5 (College, GNVQ, A Levels, ESOL) |
£20-21 |
| Uni (Degree & Professional courses) |
£21+ |
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| If you are new to this site, we recommend that you read this entire page, so that you are well informed about Hometutors.org.uk. |
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1. How do I apply for a home tutor?
Please use the search facility of the website to find a list of tutors on our database. Using the contact details of the tutors please arrange tuition directly.
You may decide to arrange tuition with more than one tutor in order to find the best tutor suitable for your needs. Or you may choose to contact a number of tutors to have a brief chat on the phone before you arrange any lessons. We leave it up to you to decide, giving you the flexibility of negotiating the tuition fees (see recommended fees section) and tuition arrangements.
There is no limit to how many tutors you can contact, however, once lessons are agreed then please honour these agreements. |
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2. Do I need to pay for the introductory lesson?
As long as the initial introductory lesson is spent providing a structured lesson, then the fee must be paid. However, some tutors may decide to discuss tuition needs and tuition arrangements, including their own experience and credentials, without charging for this initial meeting.
Please note, we have recommended to all our tutors that they should timetable an extra fifteen minutes (uncharged) with their first lesson in order to discuss tuition needs and tuition arrangements. |
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3. How are your tutors vetted?
No tutors can be truly vetted for their aptitude in tutoring until they are seen providing private tuition.
In terms of police check (CRB), most tutors who work with children in the public sector will have no criminal record. However, you can use our advanced search function to find tutors who possess CRB or those who are working in school/ college if you require such assurances. |
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4. Where do lessons take place, and when?
Tuition normally takes place in the clients’ home. Again, the venue can be agreed between the client and the tutor.
In terms of timing, majority of lesson usually takes place during the evenings and in the weekend as most children and tutors are available at this time. However, the exact time of the tuition is mutually agreed between yourself and the tutor/s. |
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5. Can the tutor teach more than one pupil at the same time?
Many of the tutors are happy to teach more than one pupil at the same time. Please remember, tutors may choose to charge an additional £5 per additional pupil. |
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6. Are there any promotional offers? ** SPECIAL OFFERS **
Sorry, currently we are not running any promotional offers. |
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7. Can the same tutor teach more than one subject?
Yes, but, up to key stage 2 (Primary). However, sometimes it is difficult to find teachers who have expertise in more than one or two subject areas in key stage 3 and 4 (Secondary). |
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8. From what age do your tutors take children for tuition?
Our tutors take children normally from the age of 6 (year 1) onwards. |
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9. How do I cancel a lesson?
If you wish to cancel a lesson you must give a 48 hours notice, otherwise the full fee must be paid. In cases of sudden illness or emergencies, we request that the client pays 50% of the fee as a gesture of good will. Please ring the tutor directly to re-arrange another appointment.
If the tutor cancels a lesson, the he/ she must provide an alternative time before the day for the next tuition. |
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10. What happens if I am not happy with one of the tutors?
If you have any serious concerns regarding any of the tutors, then please email us straight away. We will launch an investigation to resolve the matter as a matter of priority. This may result with possible suspension of tutors from our register, or we may also decide to report tutors to the authorities for gross misconduct.
If you are simply not happy with the tutor due his/ her style of tutoring, then please select another tutor from our database. |
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11. Is there a registration fee?
No. From September 2005, we have waived charging a registration fee. This is fee that can be anything from £10 to £25 that other agencies charge for registering with them. |
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12. Could I negotiate the tuition fee with the tutor?
Yes. However, we advise that the fee agreed should not be £2 above or below those recommended in the fee table. See our recommended fees table. |
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13. How is the fee for the tuition paid?
It is paid to the tutor by cheque or cash at the end of every tuition. |
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14. Are all the teachers fully qualified?
We have an abundance of qualified school teachers, both male and female, from various racial backgrounds, but we also recruit experienced graduates. |
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15. What are the policies of Hometutors.org.uk?
- In using a tutor provided to you by Hometutors.org.uk you are deemed to have agreed to these terms and conditions.
- Fees must be paid either by cheque or cash to tutors at the end of each lesson.
- At least forty-eight hours (48 hrs) notification of cancellation of a lesson is required, otherwise the lesson will be deemed to have taken place and you may be charged in full.
- While Hometutors.org.uk takes all reasonable steps to verify the good character of the tutors provided, neither the owner of Hometutors.org.uk, nor any of its permanent staff are liable for any loss, damage or injury caused by any tutor provided.
- Due to legal reasons, an adult must be present in the dwelling for the entire duration of the tuition, when tutoring a minor (below 18).
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