Tutoring, planning
and support in one place.
At Petra Tutors, tutor matching is the beginning. We help shape a learning approach your child can sustain, based on their personality, goals and current level.
Tutor matching, lesson planning and reports in one place
MISSION
Make Education Human Again.
Marks and homework matter, but learning also depends on genuine conversation. At Petra Tutors, we aim to help each child rebuild confidence and continue learning at their own pace.
Your child is supported by the wider Petra team as well as their tutor.
Mission
Make Education Human Again
Marks and homework matter, but learning also depends on genuine conversation. At Petra Tutors, we aim to help each child rebuild confidence and continue learning at their own pace.
Support continues after the introduction.
We support tutor matching, lesson content, ongoing progress and communication with parents.
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Matching tutors to each goal
Whether the focus is EIKEN, conversation or international school support, we suggest tutors based on what your child is working towards.
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Making progress visible
We share what was covered, what your child can now do, and what comes next.
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Adapting the approach when needed
As understanding and rapport develop, the content, frequency and tutor pairing can all be revisited.
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Building confidence step by step
Alongside marks, we help your child build the sense that they understand the work and can do it themselves.
What matters to us at Petra
We adapt to each child's understanding and personality. Tutors use questions and discussion to help them think independently, rather than simply giving answers.
Building understanding through conversation
Rather than the tutor simply explaining, questions and discussion are used to check how your child is thinking.
Building on small successes
We recognise each moment of understanding, reading and speaking, rather than focusing only on one distant goal.
Making progress visible
We set out what the lesson covered and what comes next, so parents can see where things stand.
About the Petra team
The tutor does not work alone. Our team monitors lesson content, the tutor-pupil fit and what is shared with parents.
Tutor and team working together
Your tutor leads the lessons. Our team also reviews tutor selection, lesson reports and any changes that may be needed, so you can understand how things are going without managing every detail yourself.
· Matching tutors while checking the fit with each pupil
· Sharing what was covered and what is planned next
· Adjusting the tutor, content or frequency when needed
What we care about
At Petra Tutors, we care about short-term results and whether your child feels secure enough to keep learning.
For more on safeguarding and tutor checks at Petra Tutors, see “Safety and safeguarding”.
Feeling comfortable asking questions
We want children to feel able to ask questions and leave each lesson with fewer uncertainties.
Parents can follow progress
We share what the lesson covered and what comes next, so it's easy to follow from home.
Continuing to find what fits
We do not stay fixed on the first approach. We adjust it as understanding and goals develop.
Let's find an approach
that suits your child.
We will ask about current progress and any concerns, then suggest a tutor, lesson content and an approach.