1 in 4 UK school children now have a private tutor
There are many reasons why families decide private tuition is the right option. Tuition can help significantly boost students’ confidence, helping them to unlock their learning potential.
In large classes of over 30 pupils, it is particularly difficult to provide the individual attention students so often need. With one-to-one tuition, teaching can be tailored student.
Founded by a teacher, Acorn Tutors is a family-run agency. We operate across the Thames Valley, encompassing areas such as Bracknell, Henley, Marlow, Maidenhead, Reading, Slough, Twyford and Wokingham.
As a small, local agency, we build close understandings with our clients and tutors, offering a personal service that anonymous national agencies are unable to.
We are proud of our exceptional tutors and take great care in matching them with families - our aim being to provide successful and lasting learning relationships.
Our mission and values
“Children must be taught how to think not what to think”
We have a genuine commitment to tuition through delivering the highest standard of service to families and tutors by encouraging an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. We aim to provide supportive and professional tuition of the highest standard.
CONFIDENCE BUILDING
CREATIVITY
EMPOWERMENT
What make us different?
PERSONAL
As a small, local agency, we are a tight-knit unit who know all our tutors and clients personally.
EXPERIENCE
Our proprietor is also a highly-regarded tutor, working with children across the area for almost 10 years. We keep our ears to the ground for the latest educational innovations.
ASSURANCE
All our tutors are DBS- checked.
PAY-AS-YOU-GO
You are never expected to pay for lessons in advance of tuition.
FREE MATCHING SERVICE
The process of registration and the tutor-matching service is completely free. You are welcome to call us with any questions you might have about tutoring and ask for advice on a complete 'no obligation' basis.
QUALITY
Each tutor is thoroughly interviewed and only chosen based on their excellent academic record and personal skills.
ACHIEVEMENT
At Acorn Tutors we make sure we fully understand your goals and how we can help you work towards them.
CONTACTS
From working across local schools and fostering fantastic working relationships, we also have an extensive range of contacts.
FEEDBACK
Following your first lesson, we will get in touch to discuss your first impressions and to check you are satisfied. We maintain regular contact throughout and we will always be available to discuss any preference or concerns you might have. We constantly keep you informed and support you through every step of the learning process.