Confident readers. Better grades. A child who enjoys English again.

"Before James was my tutor my grades were inconsistent, my confidence was low, and I had lost my enjoyment of English. Once he started teaching me with clear guidance and tips, my skills improved and my grades became consistently higher. That increased my confidence and my enjoyment came back. I would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their skills, confidence or knowledge."

Bobby, student, aged 12

"James established a good rapport with our daughter early on and really encouraged her efforts to boost her grades. She now has a far better understanding of what is required to achieve the top marks. He has improved her analytical skills enormously and this has translated into a marked improvement in her grades. Cannot recommend highly enough."

Kim A., parent of an A-Level student

"James uses a constructive and kind approach. He focuses on building confidence and on giving techniques for approaching the work, and he focuses as much on my son’s attitude to learning as on his ability. Perfect for a child who finds English hard but can achieve his potential with some one to one support."

Nicola C., parent

"The student I host says after every lesson that James is the best teacher she has ever had and that he is really helping her to develop her skills and knowledge. She wishes he had been teaching her for longer."

Hazel B., host family of a GCSE student

"James is a brilliant tutor and has really helped my daughter develop confidence and capability as she prepares for her GCSEs. He always makes learning easy, creates a supportive and relaxed environment, and is really patient. James starts from where the student is, which is just what you need."

Helen K., parent

"James engaged with my daughter in a very positive way. I highly recommend him as a competent, understanding and knowledgeable tutor."

Annabel S., parent

"My son looks forward to these lessons, as James makes them both challenging and fun. I can already see an improvement in his written work, which has given him a confidence boost at school."

Sharon D., parent

"James has been a very inspiring and encouraging tutor. He is always punctual, very well prepared, engaging, and makes English fun. The homework he sets gives our son lots of opportunity for practice, and the one to one feedback and discussion have been really valuable."

Andrew R., parent of a GCSE student

"Poppy wasn’t keen on online tutorials to start with and wanted face to face, but she soon changed her mind. She liked James’s teaching style very much and got a lot out of the lessons."

Helen, parent of an A-level student (A in English, 2026)