Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right online tuition for your child can bring plenty of questions. At Teach Wessex, we want you to feel confident about your next step, whether you’re looking for online 11 Plus tuition, GCSE exam support or Maths, English, Science or Business tutors to help build skills and confidence.

Our frequently asked questions cover how our online tuition works and what you and your child can expect. Supporting families across the UK, our friendly tutors are here to help you find the right support for your child. If you can’t find the answer you need, please get in touch.

You have frequently asked questions, we have the answers.

𝗤. Do you offer face to face lessons at home?

No, we conduct all our lessons online via Zoom. 

𝗤. What subjects do you offer?

We offer online tuition in the following subjects:

• SATs preparation for Year 6
• 11 Plus preparation from Year 4
• Maths & English – KS2 (Year 3 to Year 6)
• Maths & English – KS3 (Year 7 to Year 9)
• Science, Business, Maths & English – GCSE (Year 10 & Year 11)
• Science and Business – A Level.

𝗤. How can you help prepare my child for their GCSE’s?

Our tutors will work with your child and focus on core topics/areas they need additional help and support in. They will also go through lots of practice papers together, focusing on exam techniques and looking at marking schemes so they know exactly what is being asked of them and what to expect.

𝗤. What happens in an online session?

Each session is tailored to meet the needs of your child. The tutor will work with your child to identify specific areas or topics they need support in.  Alternatively, they can focus on work they are completing in class, support with homework or work through the curriculum. 

𝗤. What equipment do I need for online lessons?

You will need the following:

• Laptop, computer or tablet
• Internet connection
• Zoom – download the software for free
• A microphone and speakers (built into most computers) or headphones
• A web camera is essential as this enables the tutor to gauge your understanding

𝗤. How do I join a session?

It’s easy, all you need to do is click on the zoom link, which will have been sent to you via email.  You can use the same link every week.

𝗤. What online tools do you use and why?

Tutors make the most of the online features including screen sharing, videos & the interactive whiteboards, which our tutors write or draw on to help explain concepts or work through problems with students. These tools keep lessons varied helping students stay motivated and engaged. 

𝗤. Will there be homework?

Homework is typically provided each week in order to reinforce the learning in the lessons.

𝗤. Are all of your tutors experienced?

Yes, all of our tutors are experienced subject specialists with Enhanced DBS clearance. They are qualified teachers or have extensive teaching experience in schools, further or higher education.

𝗤. Do any of your tutors have experience with learning disabilities or Special Educational Needs?

Yes, we have tutors who have worked with children with dyslexia, challenging behaviours and in Special Education Schools and are SEN trained.

𝗤. Do you offer half an hour sessions?

Yes, we offer a range of different duration sessions from 30 minutes up to 1 hour, depending on the needs of your child.

Q. How many sessions can I book at a time?

Sessions are booked and paid for in rolling monthly blocks.

𝗤. How often should my child have lessons?

This very much depends on the child and what they’re studying. Most children have regular weekly sessions at the same times each week. 

𝗤. Why is online tuition important?

It gives your child the chance to learn at their own pace and in a way that matches their learning style. We have found that some children are often too shy to put their hands up in class, especially if they’re struggling. The reassurance of 1:1 tutoring means they can ask all the questions they want in a friendly and safe environment.

𝗤. Why do people have tuition?

Here are just some of the reasons students come to Teach Wessex for tuition:

• To boost confidence 
• To fill in gaps
• To supplement their school work
• To improve their grade in a resit exam
• When studying outside of conventional eduction e.g. home eduction
• To prepare for an exam i.e. 11 Plus or SATs (Year 6)

𝗤. Do you offer a trial session?

We offer a trial session to all new students, before booking in regular sessions with a tutor. This gives students the chance to meet their tutor and get to know them and their teaching styles a bit better, discuss learning goals, and create a plan of action for future sessions.

𝗤. Do I have to pay for the trial session?

Yes, we charge our standard rates for the trial session (see our prices).

𝗤. How much does a session cost?

Lessons are competitively priced and offer outstanding value for money. Take a look at our prices. 

𝗤. How do I pay?

You will receive an invoice at the beginning of each month and can pays via BACs (Bank transfer).

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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My daughter was tutored for the 11+ for a year and a half with Teach Wessex, and we couldn’t have been happier with the support she received.

She thoroughly enjoyed her weekly sessions and made excellent, steady progress throughout her time with Katie and Phil. We also attended the mock tests, which were a fantastic experience and gave her valuable insight into what to expect in real exam conditions. The detailed feedback we received after each mock was incredibly helpful and gave us a clear understanding of her progress and areas to work on.

We felt she was fully prepared and confident going into the 11+, thanks to the knowledge, expertise and encouragement she received.

Many thanks to Katie and Phil for all their help and support over the past year and a half — we would highly recommend Teach Wessex to any family preparing for the 11+.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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My son really enjoyed working with his tutor - and we saw his confidence grow throughout. They were also happy to shape the sessions around him and pick the best areas to focus on.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Teach Wessex have been fantastic in preparing my daughter (and myself) for the 11+ exams. Angela the tutor was great, really patient and thorough. Katie has been incredibly informative and supportive.
The mock exams, in exam conditions were excellent and the results and feedback received were quick and excellent.
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Thank you for helping simplify Maths and English for my daughter. The tutoring has really helped her confidence. It was worth every penny and I'm so thankful for the support and encouragement my daughter received whilst being tutored.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Phil and Katie have taught our kids over the years - Grammar prep.
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Our Kids love them and respect them. Our Kids improved so much with Phil's teaching. Their confidence grew because they connected with Phil and his teaching.
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Our son was delighted to accept his first choice school and I have no doubt that Teach Wessex played an enormous part in his success. We will be returning when it’s time for our daughter to do the same. Thank you, Phil and Katie.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Phil and Katie have been amazing and this is the place to let your child prepare for grammar school entrance exam-look for no other tuition as we cannot thank them enough for guiding and mentoring our son who passed two different grammar school entrance exams and get entry into grammar school (HGS and NHGS-Yorkshire).
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I would highly recommend Teach Wessex for 11+ tuition. Our teacher, Saphire, was very attentive, clear in her instructions and explaniots, and really cared about my daughter's learning. We are very happy after receiving excellent results after my daughter exam.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I can highly recommend Phil (and Katie!) as 11+ grammar preparation tutors. Phil is an experienced, engaging, personable and effective tutor who taught and helped my son successfully pass the 11+ exam in September 2024. He is very knowledgeable, and his enthusiasm for teaching and learning is evident and contagious! Tutor sessions were held online via Zoom - this worked well and enabled flexibility in our busy schedule! We also attended the Mock Exam sessions at Broadstone which helped my son prepare and gain confidence for the actual exam day. Phil and Katie are a great team: professional, incredibly supportive, and very organised! I can’t recommend them highly enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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My son has attended the mock exams for his 11+ with Katie and Phil. After every mock the feedback was returned quickly and gave a full insight of the gaps in his knowledge to allow us to prepare him for the actual 11+. Seeing his scores increase after every assessment showed us how effective and invaluable this feedback was.  I would highly recommend Teach Wessex and advocate undertaking all mocks offered.