A boutique tuition agency built on trust, expertise and careful matching

Mr Armitage continues to teach a small number of pupils himself, subject to availability. If he is fully booked when you get in touch, please don't be disappointed: every tutor on the team is excellent. Families who would like to work with him directly can also join his waiting list for the current or following academic year.

Our tutors

Our tutors are not recruited through an application process. Each has been personally invited by Mr Armitage, some from schools where he has seen first-hand the quality of their teaching, others from the professional network he has built since becoming Head of Mathematics. He works only with people he trusts completely, because families place their trust in him.

Every tutor is passionate about education and about their subject, and is a proven, outstanding educator. Most hold a formal teaching qualification. All have been interviewed by Mr Armitage to make sure they share the agency's approach and are the right fit for the families we support. From that point on, we work as a team.

Our approach

There is no one-size-fits-all in education. Some pupils want a weekly hour to consolidate what they've covered at school and fill any gaps. Others are home-schooled and need structured homework between lessons. Some are aiming for a top grade, others need to rebuild confidence after a difficult year. Because we are small, we can shape tuition around each pupil rather than fitting them into a programme.

We also believe that enjoyment matters. A pupil who enjoys their lessons engages more willingly, and engagement is what leads to strong results and a lasting relationship with the subject. That is why we put so much care into matching each pupil with the right tutor.

How it works

1. An initial conversation

It starts with a call with Mr Armitage. He'll want to hear about your child: their learning style, where they are now, what they need, and what you're hoping tuition will achieve.

2. Matching with a tutor

Mr Armitage then matches your child with the tutor he believes will suit them best. All our tutors are excellent, but personality makes a real difference to how much a pupil enjoys learning, so this is never left to chance.

3. The first lesson

The first lesson works as a trial, with no commitment to continue. Afterwards we check in to make sure your child is happy. If the fit isn't right, we'll find a different tutor.

4. Ongoing lessons

From there, lessons take whatever shape suits your child. You decide how much feedback you'd like, whether that's a note after every lesson or an occasional update. Tutors report back to Mr Armitage regularly, and he is part of each family's WhatsApp group with their tutor, so he is always on hand to help with any wider questions.

Lessons online

Lessons take place on Zoom using a shared online whiteboard. A tablet or touchscreen that lets your child write on the board is helpful but not essential: many pupils work without one, and tutor and pupil quickly settle into a way of working that suits them. In-person lessons may occasionally be possible depending on location, so do ask.

Fees

All lessons are one hour and cost £160, across every subject and level, including entrance exam and university admissions preparation.

Lessons cancelled with at least 48 hours' notice are not charged. Later cancellations and missed lessons are charged in full, except in cases of illness or emergency.