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The Lionheart approach

Serious about progress, thoughtful about childhood

Our approach combines clear structure with attentive, responsive teaching, helping pupils move forward with confidence while keeping learning enjoyable and engaging.

One-to-one teaching that adapts to your child

Pacing, explanations, and challenge calibrated to your child. Not the class average.

A simple plan and steady checkpoints

You see exactly what’s being worked on and why, with visible progress over time.

Lessons that build real thinking

Not worksheets, but rich texts, reasoning, and problem-solving that deepen understanding.

Working with your child’s school

Tuition aligns with classroom targets so effort stays focused and cohesive.

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Our Services

How we support your child at this stage

Primary years are when skills turn into habits. Our tuition strengthens core literacy and numeracy, builds confidence, and introduces the early thinking skills that set children up for future academic success. Each programme is age-appropriate, steady, and tailored to your child.

  • Core literacy

    Reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and confident early writing.

  • Core numeracy

    Number sense, arithmetic fluency, problem solving, and early reasoning.

  • 7+ & 8+ readiness

    Calm, age-appropriate preparation for selective assessments — skills, habits, and interview practice without pressure.

  • Confidence & study habits

    Attention, organisation, and positive routines that make independent work feel achievable.

  • Stretch & enrichment

    For pupils who need more challenge: rich texts, extension maths, and creative or investigative projects.

  • Support for learning needs

    Experienced tutors for dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, and late confidence — patient, practical sessions that meet children where they are.

  • Flexible homeschooling programmes

    Part-time or full-time primary programmes at home or online, built around your child’s pace and your family routine.

Every Stage 

Primary tuition across KS1 and KS2

Wherever your child is in primary school, our tutors meet them at the right level and build from there.

  • KS1 tutoring (Years 1 to 2)

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    Getting the basics right sets everything else up. Our KS1 tutoring focuses on early literacy and numeracy: phonics, reading, spelling, handwriting, and arithmetic, taught through games and exercises that make learning feel enjoyable rather than pressured. Tutors celebrate small wins and build the confidence that helps young children engage with school.

  • KS2 tutoring (Years 3 to 6)

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    As children move into junior school the work broadens. They read more demanding texts, tackle comprehension and extended writing, and take on harder problem solving, often alongside SATs and 11+ preparation. Our KS2 tutors build secure understanding across these areas and keep pace with what your child is learning in class, so confidence grows as expectations rise.

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Educational Consultancy

School placement & admissions

Our consultancy team supports families through every step of the school admissions process, from shortlisting schools to navigating assessments and ensuring a smooth, confident transition.

We draw on decades of experience and deep knowledge of London and UK prep schools. With a clear plan and expert guidance, families make choices that align with both their child’s personality and long-term goals.

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"Oli is a wonderfully natural tutor and mentor. He was my son's homeschool teacher for a year covering all Y4 subjects. He was flexible and imaginative in his approach, constantly adapting to suit my son's learning profile. He brings out the best in all of my children (he also tutored my daughters) and they all adore him. They even fight over who gets more tutor time with him!"

Max G | Richmond

“We’d tried other agencies, but Lionheart was the first to offer everything we needed in one place. The tutor match was spot-on from the very first lesson.”

Ryan C, St John’s Wood | Arnold House

“Our tutor understood our son instantly. Lessons became something he looked forward to, which we never imagined could happen.”

Parent, Kensington | Thomas’s Kensington

Frequently asked questions

  • How long are lessons?

    For Years 3–6, most children concentrate well for 60 minutes.

    For Years 1–2, we recommend 45–60 minutes depending on attention, energy, and the nature of the work. We adapt this as your child grows.

  • Do you set homework?

    We prioritise reading, short fluency tasks, and light practice that reinforces what was learned.

    Work is never excessive or stressful; it’s designed to build confidence and retention.

  • Can you coordinate with my child’s teacher?

    Happily.

    With your permission, we align lesson planning with school targets, current units, and any feedback from teachers. This ensures tuition and schoolwork work together, not in competition.

  • When should we start 7+/8+ preparation?

    We focus on strong foundations first.

    For most families, gentle, structured preparation in the two terms before the assessment is ideal. Earlier work should centre on reading, number fluency, and reasoning — not formal exam practice.

  • Do you teach in person or online?

    Both.

    For younger children, in-person tuition is usually most effective.

    Online can work very well for Years 4–6, or for families who need flexibility or specialist tutors not available locally.

  • Can you support mild learning differences?

    Yes. Many of our tutors have experience with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, confidence issues, and uneven development across subjects. We use steady, practical strategies that build focus, fluency, and self-belief — without overwhelming the child.

  • When is the best time to start primary tuition?

    There’s no single right moment. Some children benefit from support with reading and phonics in the early years, others as Maths grows more demanding closer to secondary school. Because we tutor across the whole of Year 1 to Year 6, tuition can begin whenever you feel it would help.

  • How do I know if my child needs a primary tutor?

    Parents often notice a drop in confidence, frustration with schoolwork, or a bright child who isn’t quite fulfilling their potential. Sometimes the sign is obvious, like difficulty reading, and sometimes it’s simply a sense that your child would benefit from steady guidance or more of a challenge. We’re happy to talk it through and help you decide.

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Start your child’s next step with confidence

Every child’s journey is different. If you’d like guidance on what will support yours most effectively, our team would be delighted to help.