We provide in-person tutoring: a real tutor in your home, matched by us, not chosen at random from a list. Oxbridge and Russell Group-educated tutors, personally vetted and DBS-checked, so you don’t have to hope for the best.
“Does anyone know a good maths tutor for my Year 10? Getting desperate before GCSEs…”
You post in a local Facebook group or WhatsApp chat. Within an hour you have fifteen replies: neighbours recommending people they used years ago, tutors direct-messaging you with no credentials, a few names with no context at all. You have no idea who any of them are, whether they’re qualified, whether they’ve worked with children before, or whether they’re the right fit for your child. And the thought of letting a stranger into your home, someone you found through a social media comment, is unsettling.
That’s exactly the problem we solve. We invest the time and effort to find experienced tutors, checking their background and matching them carefully to your child. So you don’t have to rely on whoever happens to reply first.
We do the hard work so you don’t have to. Here’s what that looks like in practice.
Most of our tutors are educated to a genuinely high standard, from Oxbridge and Russell Group universities. In exceptional cases, we also work with tutors who bring outstanding credentials instead, such as a long, proven track record of teaching or tutoring success, or experience as a head of department.
We accept just 1 in 18 applicants. Our interview and vetting process takes up to four weeks, covering background checks, references and subject knowledge, alongside an enhanced DBS check. You get someone you can trust walking through your door.
Other agencies post jobs on a board and let tutors bid for them. We don’t. We take the time to understand your child’s goals, learning style and personality, then personally match them with a tutor we believe is genuinely the right fit.
What is a DBS check? A Disclosure and Barring Service check is an official UK government background check confirming a person has no criminal history that would make them unsuitable to work with children. We require an enhanced DBS check, the highest level, for every tutor before they meet any family.
Safeguarding is ongoing, not a one-off check. Every tutor agrees to our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct before they’re introduced to a family, covering professional boundaries and how any concern is reported and handled. A responsible adult must be present in the property throughout every session involving a student under 18. If anything ever feels wrong to a family or a tutor, we want to hear about it immediately: we stay responsible for safeguarding throughout the placement, not just at the point of introduction.
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Get in touchOnline tutoring became popular during the pandemic, but for most students, especially younger children and those who need confidence as much as content, a tutor sitting with your child in person is simply better.
On a screen, it’s easy to nod along without understanding. In person, a good tutor picks up on body language, frustration, and confusion instantly, and adjusts in the moment.
Children learning at home online are surrounded by distractions. A tutor physically present creates a contained, focused environment that online sessions simply can’t replicate.
Many children struggling academically are also struggling with confidence. The trust built through regular in-person sessions is harder to build through a screen, and often as important as the subject knowledge itself.
Year group, current level, target grade or school, and anything else that’s relevant. The more we know, the better the match.
We find the right tutor from our vetted pool, checking subject specialism, exam board knowledge, teaching style, and personality fit. Not just whoever is available.
Your first lesson is offered at a reduced rate. See how your child responds before committing. If it isn’t right, we’ll find someone better.
You’ll receive lesson notes after every session, and we remain accountable throughout, not just at the point of introduction. You’ll always have someone to talk to.
It starts with a conversation about your child.
Get in touch| Kenwood Education | Online platforms | Non-local agencies | Independent tutors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-person tutoring | ✓ Always | Online only | Sometimes | Usually |
| Locally-based tutors | ✓ Wherever possible | No | No | Sometimes |
| Oxbridge & Russell Group tutors | ✓ Usually, or proven exceptional experience | Not guaranteed | Sometimes | Not guaranteed |
| DBS checked | ✓ Always | Variable | Usually | Not guaranteed |
| Personal matching | ✓ Every student | Algorithm | Often | You do it yourself |
| Lesson notes provided | ✓ Every session | Sometimes | Rarely | Sometimes |
| Ongoing involvement | ✓ Throughout | No | Rarely | Sometimes |
We think the comparison speaks for itself.
Get in touchSpecialising in Maths, English and Science, and more, from primary through to A-Level. In-person, in the local area.
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The more we know, the better we can match. We’ll be in touch when we have the right tutor available.
We provide in-person tutoring across North London, matching families with local tutors who know the area, the schools, and the exam boards.
We’re based in Highgate and work with local, Oxbridge and Russell Group-educated tutors who know the area well. Get in touch to discuss GCSE, A-level, or primary support across N6.
We match Hampstead and Belsize Park families with local tutors for GCSE Maths, English, and Sciences, as well as A-level and primary support across NW3.
In N10, we support families with GCSE, A-level, and primary tutoring, matched with local tutors who understand the area and its schools.
Crouch End families in N8 can reach us for GCSE support, primary Maths and English, and A-level tutoring, matched with a local, vetted tutor.
Families in N2 looking for an in-person tutor will find local coverage through Kenwood Education, close to Queen Elizabeth's School and The Henrietta Barnett School in Barnet.
Families in N3 looking for an in-person tutor will find local coverage through Kenwood Education, home to St Michael's Catholic Grammar School.
We also serve families in Hornsey, Archway, Finsbury Park, Barnet, Kentish Town, and other parts of North London. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, get in touch and we’ll let you know.
Most of our tutors are Oxbridge or Russell Group-educated, and we verify this as part of our vetting process. In exceptional circumstances, we also work with tutors who don't fit this profile but bring outstanding credentials instead, such as a long, proven track record of teaching or tutoring success, or experience as a head of department. Every tutor, regardless of background, goes through the same rigorous vetting: interview, references, and an enhanced DBS check.
An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is the highest level of UK government background check. It confirms a person has no criminal history that would make them unsuitable to work with children. We require an enhanced DBS check for every tutor before they meet any family. It is non-negotiable.
A DBS check is just the starting point. Every tutor agrees to our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct before they’re introduced to a family, covering professional boundaries, appropriate communication with students, and clear steps for reporting any concern. For sessions involving a student under 18, a responsible adult must be present in the property throughout. We also stay involved after the introduction, not just at the start, so if anything ever feels wrong to a family or a tutor, we want to hear about it straight away.
When you find a tutor through a Facebook group or Nextdoor post, you have no way of verifying their background or knowing whether they’re the right fit for your child. A tutoring agency does all of that on your behalf: vetting every tutor, matching them carefully to your child, and remaining accountable if something isn’t working.
We don’t use an algorithm. When you contact us, we take time to understand your child: their year group, current level, target grade or school, learning style, and personality. We then identify the right tutor from our vetted pool based on subject specialism, exam board knowledge, teaching style, and location. Every match is personal.
We specialise in Maths, English and Science, from primary through to A-level, as well as music lessons. GCSE is our core focus. If you need a subject not listed, get in touch and we’ll let you know whether we can help.
We primarily serve Highgate, Hampstead, Muswell Hill, Crouch End and East Finchley. We also cover surrounding areas including Hornsey, Archway, Finsbury Park, Barnet, and Kentish Town. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, get in touch and we’ll confirm.
That’s exactly why we offer a discounted introductory lesson. If after the first session you feel the match isn’t right, tell us and we’ll find someone better. We stay involved throughout every placement: if something isn’t working at any point, we want to know and we’ll fix it.
Yes, we specialise exclusively in in-person tutoring. We believe a tutor sitting with your child in the same room produces better outcomes than online sessions for most students, particularly those who need confidence-building as much as content. There are plenty of online tutoring platforms if that’s what you’re looking for; we focus on doing in-person well.