Special Educational Needs Tutoring Support

Special educational needs (SEN) tutoring, driven by a child's unique needs. Our goal is to ensure every student not only reaches their full academic potential but also develops resilience, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Philosophy

At Driven Tutors, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our approach emphasises patience, acceptance, and warmth, recognising that each student has unique strengths and challenges. We focus on building trusting relationships, fostering confidence, and adapting our teaching methods to meet individual needs. By prioritising empathy and understanding, we aim to help SEN students not only achieve academic success but also develop resilience, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love of learning.

Teacher Reviews

Our tutors are committed to seeing your student learn and excel, and we work with schools, parents and students to make sure each lesson is targeting specific needs. When your student reaches important milestones, we take pride in knowing that we were part of their success.

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Why do schools work with us?

Handpicked Tutors

Our SEN Tutors are carefully selected to ensure they have the necessary experience, expertise and caring nature to provide effective SEN tuition.

Personalised Plan

A tailored study plan is developed by assessing students' strengths and weaknesses, aiming to maximise their potential.

Maximising Potential

We implement confidence-building exercises and strategies in the sessions to help students perform their best and achieve the great results that they deserve.

Flexibility

We prioritise impact, integrating a tailored study plan and a focused teaching style from day one to help students maximise their potential. We take every opportunity to promote interactive learning.

What do schools, parents & Students say about us?

Driven Tutors is trusted by schools, recommended by teachers and loved by kids.

KS2 Booster Course
Assistant Head from a Primary School in East London
After enrolling in Driven Tutors' prep course, our A Level Maths results improved significantly. Last year, only 10% of students achieved A-A*, but this year, 25% of students secured A-A*. Driven Tutors' focused and expert guidance made a tangible difference in our students' performance.
GCSE & A-Level Extensive Revision Course: Preparing for Exams
Headteacher from a Secondary School in Southgate, London
Driven Tutors provided targeted revision sessions for our Year 11 GCSE and A Level students in Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. The tutors quickly assessed individual needs, helping top students secure A and A* grades and supporting those who struggled to make significant progress. Their professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to our students' success were outstanding. I highly recommend Driven Tutors for high-quality, personalized academic support.
A-Level Extensive Revision Course
Vice Principle from a Secondary School in North London
“Driven Tutors provided excellent A-Level and GCSE science tuition, effectively supporting students of all abilities and securing top grades and university offers.”
Triza
Parent of Year 13 and Year 11
“There was a personal approach for each student , helping to tackle problems and identify areas for improvement to achieve higher scores. The consistency with tutors and customised lesson plans was both effective and efficient. Regular follow-ups from the tutors were commendable. ”
11+ Summer Intensive Course
Y6 Student admitted to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
"The course was super fun – We did a mix of questions – multiple choice and written questions. I’m more confident and my parents feel that I’m improving a lot. The course is very progressive and has been taught super-friendly.""
Offer from St Olave's Grammar School and Scholarship from CLS
11+ Second Round Preparation Course
Y11 Student
GCSE Christmas & Easter Courses
“My daughter did exceptionally well, achieving straight 9’s in Maths, Chemistry, Biology, French, Spanish, English Language, History, and Computer Science. We are incredibly grateful for the support, so please convey our thanks to the tutors 🙂”
Y13 Retake A-Level Student
AL Term Time Sessions in Biology, Chemistry and Maths
“From achieving 3 Es last year to now securing 2 A’s and a B in A-Level Maths, Chemistry, and Biology – what a remarkable turnaround! When my school, who had known me for seven years, doubted my potential , Driven Tutors stepped in with the confidence and encouragement I needed to retake the year. Their support made all the difference, and now I’m applying to medical schools. I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you, Driven Tutors, for believing in me and guiding me through this journey!”
11+ Term-time & Summer Course
Y6 Student admitted to King’s School, Grantham Grammar School
“Just wanted to say thank you for all the help you have given my child. He has become more confident to answer any question provided to fullest of his abilitie"”
Y13 Student admitted to study Maths and Econ at UCL
AL Easter Intensive Course
“I recommend Driven Tutors; they are informative, easy to communicate with and professional. The tuition helped my son to catch up on Further Maths and Economics subjects after missing so much lesson time during the year”
11+ Term-time & Summer Course
Y6 Student admitted to QE Boys, SET, Tiffins School
“My son joined the intensive course with Driven Tutors to prepare for the SET, Tiffins, and QE Boys exams. I’m extremely pleased with the teaching methods and the challenging lesson levels. The small class size encouraged great discussions between pupils and tutors. Explanations were clear and concise with a reasonable amount of homework. Their feedback and comments were always spot-on. ”
Offer from Oxford University
AL Term Time Sessions in Physics, Further Maths and Chemistry
“The tutoring is of extremely high quality , with no detail left out in the teaching. If you don’t understand something, they always provide enough time to ask questions and are very enthusiastic and friendly. Along with covering a huge amount of content , they place a lot of emphasis on practising exam techniques specific to your exam boards . Honestly, without their support, I would never have imagined getting into Oxford. ”
Lola S
Y11 Student
“She got an 8 in Maths and a 7 in Physics - she is very happy! Thank you for the great support and teaching. Thushith was amazing!”
2nd Round 11+ Preparation Course
Y6 Student admitted to St Olave's Grammar School
"After doing the mathematics course, I feel very confident about showing the full working out and passing my exams. The course is very challenging, and we learn at the same time"
Owen L
Second Round 11+ Preparation Course
“We opted for Maths and English sessions for Tiffin Boy’s Stage 2 examinations. My son did really well in Tiffin Boys, we found Maths tutor Thushith very helpful, he gave us much needed confidence, helped to pinpoint the weak areas and worked on it, we are happy with his highly focussed sessions,I would highly recommend him. ”
Year 11 Student
GCSE Term-time & Easter Courses
"Thank you very much for your great support and valuable information. Thank you for everything 🙏"
Offer from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
11+ Summer Intensive Course

Nasen

We have partnered with Nasen, a membership organisation that exists to support and champion children and young adults with SEND, as well as those who work with them. We aim to further enhance our understanding and expertise in catering to the diverse needs of SEN students, using Nasen's resources, expertise, and network to ensure that every child receives the tailored support and opportunities they deserve.

Who are the tutors

Near-Peer Tutors

All of our tutors are undergraduates or recent graduates from Oxbridge, Imperial, UCL, KCL, LSE, and other leading Russell Group universities, so they can offer the best support for tackling specification content and advice on exam techniques; they have been in the student’s shoes more recently!

Expert Tutors

All of our tutors have joined the team through a multi-stage interview process, have received A/A*s or 8/9s in the GCSEs and A-Levels of the subjects that they teach. They are set on raising students aspirations and enjoyment to learning.

Trained tutors

Tutors are vetted and trained, meet Safeguarding standards, have mandatory Enhanced DBS checks and flexible to your tutoring needs.

Different SEN needs that we can help with

We take time to properly understand the student’s specific requirements to carefully match them to the most appropriate tutor. Here are a few special educational needs which, among others,we can offer tuition for.

Anxiety

Support for managing anxiety to foster a calm and productive learning environment.

ADHD

Strategies to enhance focus, organisation, and learning for students with ADHD.

Autism Spectrum Condition

Tailored approaches to help students on the autism spectrum thrive in their education.

Dyscalculia

Specialised methods to improve numerical understanding and mathematical skills.

Dysgraphia

Assistance in developing fine motor skills and improving handwriting and written expression.

Dyslexia

Reading and writing support to help overcome challenges related to dyslexia.

Dyspraxia

Support in improving coordination and motor skills for students with dyspraxia.

Eating Disorders

Sensitive tutoring that accommodates and supports recovery while maintaining educational progress.

General Learning Difficulties

Customised strategies to support students with a broad range of learning challenges.

Physical Health Challenges

Adapted learning approaches for students with physical health needs to ensure comfortable and effective study.

Sensory Processing Challenges

Structured support to help manage sensory sensitivities and enhance learning experiences.

Social Emotional and Mental Health Challenges

Holistic tutoring that addresses emotional well-being alongside academic progress.

Getting started with SEN support

Don’t worry if you are looking for something tailored, we can design courses to meet the distinct needs of students. We understand that not all children are the same, and we are happy to tailor the services to meet the student's needs.

Choose the type of programme

Evaluate the students strengths and weaknesses alongside each student’s review of their own progress. Develop an ambitious but achievable plan complementing school efforts.

Get Setup

We look for people with an entrepreneurial spirit: innovative by nature, always creating new approaches, products, services, and technologies to drive Driven Tutors forward.

Begin Learning

We help students solve tough problems in a results-driven environment and challenge them to go beyond the retention of information through the investigation and development of conceptual skills.

Discuss your SEN tutoring needs

Looking for specialised support for your child? Our experienced tutors are here to understand and address your child's unique learning needs. Contact us today to explore how we can craft a personalised tutoring plan to help them succeed.