More students from parents searching nearby.

Yes. Many parents still prefer a tutor who knows their local schools, exam boards and grammar school tests, even if lessons take place online. Local visibility helps you win those families, while clear content about your subjects and levels helps you appear in wider searches and AI answers.

If you only teach online and have no local base, we focus on your website, content and reputation across education directories rather than the map.

No. We keep content accurate and avoid promising grades, passes or places at particular schools. If you want to mention past results, we’ll help you describe them honestly and in a way you can back up. Parents and AI tools trust measured, specific information far more than bold claims.

Authority is built for multi-site tuition businesses: each centre gets its own optimised profile and is promoted to families in its own catchment of schools. If you run a single centre with several tutors, Growth is usually the better fit.

Fixes to your Google profile and tutoring listings can start bringing enquiries within a few weeks. Higher map positions and AI recommendations tend to build over three to six months, depending on how many tutors compete locally, so starting in spring or summer puts you in a stronger place for the September and pre-mock rush.

No. You pay month by month and can cancel any time before your next billing date. The Google profile, directory listings and links we have built stay with your tutoring business.

There is no general legal requirement for a private tutor to hold one, but many parents expect it. Since January 2026, self-employed tutors who work directly with children in an eligible role can apply for an enhanced DBS check themselves through a registered umbrella body. Joining the DBS Update Service lets parents check, with your permission, that your certificate is still current.

Usually, yes. Parents compare tutors before they get in touch, so a clear hourly rate, lesson length, any differences between in-person and online lessons and your cancellation terms help the right families contact you. Explaining what is included, such as progress updates or materials, shows the value behind the price.

Plan the next step with families before exams end. Younger siblings, the move from GCSE to A level, summer catch-up sessions and preparation for the next school year can all keep your diary fuller. Ask for a review when results come in, when families are happiest.

Parents talk to each other at the school gate and in local groups, so a strong reputation spreads quickly. Regular, honest progress updates give parents something positive to share, and a simple thank-you for referrals encourages it. Relationships with local schools, SEN support groups and libraries can also bring recommendations.