A set-up so superb and so clearly desperately needed that we want to shout about it from the rooftops. The level of expertise, experience, passion and energy is matched only by their empathy, integrity and innovation – all mentioned time and again by everyone involved with SENsational Tutors. ‘We finally found a way back to mainstream education because of our tutor,’ said one parent. ‘We didn’t know where to turn – SENsational Tutors were a lifeline,’ commented another.
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Overview
We have met with SENsational Tutors staff. In addition, 20 clients and 26 tutors completed an online survey (sent to 244 clients and 135 tutors), with at least eight of these respondents also interviewed briefly by phone.
- Type of tutoring offered
- In-person
- Online
- Home schooling
- UK areas covered in person
- London
- Home Counties
- The South
- The North
- Midlands
Who are they?
Founded in 2017 by Joanna Gibbs, a qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS) with a degree in linguistics and phonetics, MEd in inclusion for SEMH and over 20 years’ experience of teaching and tutoring. If anyone knows her onions about SEN, it’s her – and you’ll
What do they offer?
Specialist tutoring from a team of 135 tutors that reads like a Who’s Who from the world of SEN, including qualified heads of school, deputy heads, SENCos, certified psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, certified
- Education levels
- Primary
- KS3
- 11 Plus
- GCSE
- EAL
- Subjects available include
- English
- Maths
- Sciences
- Computing
- Humanities
- SEN
- Expert support for students with special educational needs
The finer details
Potential tutors have exceptional CVs, although nine out of 10 of them are rejected by Joanna – and she doesn’t even take on all applicants that make it to the final recruitment stage of a face-to-face meeting (she won’t use the word interview).
- Tutor Association
- Member of The Tutors’ Association
- Charitable/pro bono work
- Volunteering in local special school, donates thousands of pounds to SEND charities every Christmas
Costs and conditions
No registration fees or minimum number of sessions. Clients encouraged to interview any tutor(s) they’ve selected through the matching process. Hourly fees range from £60 to £150 per hour, of which 70 per cent goes to the tutor (who sets their own
- Cost
- £60-150/hour
£0 registration fee
What the tutor company says
‘We are proud of our contribution to the SEN and SEND community and the long-lasting relationships we have established with individuals and other companies who work towards the same goal, ie to provide the best possible support for families. We’re
The last word
A set-up so superb and so clearly desperately needed that we want to shout about it from the rooftops. The level of expertise, experience, passion and energy is matched only by their empathy, integrity and innovation – all mentioned time and again by
