A world away from tutor agencies that create dependent learners or over-teach already stressed youngsters, Bright Heart scoops up students – mainly with SEN or mental health challenges – and gets them back on the path of engagement via its nurturing, high-quality and person-centred approach. While other agencies focus on getting that one better grade, this one transforms lives. ‘They helped us out of a very difficult situation and we will be forever grateful for their hard work and patience,’ said one parent.
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Overview
We have met with Bright Heart Education’s staff. In addition, 49 clients and 41 tutors completed an online survey (sent to 300 clients and 102 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Online
- Home schooling
- UK residentials
- Overseas residentials
- UK areas covered in person
- London
- Home Counties
Who are they?
Launched in 2018, this company is run by Dr Ryan Stevenson and Simon McQueen - both thoroughly dedicated to whole-person tutoring rather than pushing youngsters through entrance exams. They are supported by eight full-time team members.
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What do they offer?
If you’re after a tutor to get your naturally bright spark into a top name school - or ensure a sweep of A*s at GCSE or A level - forget it. ‘Too much focus on short-term academic goals can be especially problematic for students with SEN and those
- Education levels
- Primary
- KS3
- 7 Plus
- 8 Plus
- 11 Plus
- 13 Plus
- Common Entrance
- GCSE
- A Level
- IB
- EAL
- Subjects available include
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Computing
- Humanities
- Languages
- SEN
- Expert support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
‘Caring’ and ‘passionate’ are the top describing words used by parents about this company. Empathy, active listening and the ability to build rapport are all must-haves in the tutors they take on, according to Ryan, as well as being subject
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- Provides pro bono tuition to some school and local authority students
Costs and conditions
One-off registration fee of £60, regardless of number of children using the service – payable when the client has been matched with the tutor. First ‘trial’ lesson fully refundable and no-quibble refunds later on too if the client is ever unhappy –
- Cost
- £65-100/hour
£60 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘We have witnessed first hand the lack of individual care and attention provided to students in some other agencies, which can be especially problematic for students who are struggling, have SEN or lack confidence. So we set up a company to fill the
The last word
A world away from tutor agencies that create dependent learners or over-teach already stressed youngsters, Bright Heart scoops up students – mainly with SEN or mental health challenges – and gets them back on the path of engagement via its nurturing,
