SATs Preparation Tutors UK
Expert KS1 & KS2 SATs Support

Help your child feel confident and prepared for SATs with specialist online tutors. Support is available for Year 2 and Year 6 pupils covering Maths, Reading, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

✓ Year 2 and Year 6 SATs
✓ Maths, Reading and GPS
✓ DBS checked tutors
✓ National Tutoring Award Winners
🏆National Tutoring Award Winners
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🔐DBS Checked Tutors
📚265K+ Lessons Delivered
🎓9,000+ Students Supported
SATs Stages

KS1 and KS2 SATs Explained

SATs support should match the child’s age, confidence and assessment stage. Year 2 and Year 6 pupils face different expectations, so preparation needs to be age-appropriate and focused.

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KS1 SATs - Year 2
Early primary confidence
KS1 assessments are teacher-led and focus on Reading and Maths. NLG tutors can help younger pupils build confidence with question types, core skills and age-appropriate practice.
Subjects Covered

What We Cover in SATs Preparation

Lessons can cover the exact areas your child needs most, from Maths arithmetic to Reading comprehension and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

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Reading Comprehension

Texts, inference, retrieval, vocabulary and explaining answers clearly.

Maths Arithmetic

Calculation accuracy, written methods, fractions, decimals and percentages.

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Maths Reasoning

Multi-step problem solving, mathematical vocabulary and explanation skills.

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Grammar & Punctuation

SPaG rules, sentence structure, punctuation and grammar accuracy.

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Spelling

Spelling patterns, tricky words, proofreading and written accuracy.

Exam Technique

Timing, question types, checking strategies and confidence under pressure.

Common Challenges

Common SATs Challenges We Help Pupils Overcome

Many children know more than they show in assessments. The right support helps them understand question wording, manage time and approach papers with more confidence.

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SATs Anxiety

Help pupils feel calmer, more prepared and less overwhelmed by assessment pressure.

Running Out Of Time

Build fluency, pacing and confidence with timed questions.

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Careless Mistakes

Develop checking routines and better attention to question wording.

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Reading Confidence

Support pupils who struggle to understand longer texts or explain answers.

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Multi-Step Maths Problems

Break reasoning questions into clear, manageable steps.

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Secondary Transition Worries

Help Year 6 pupils strengthen key skills before moving into Year 7.

Tutor Support

How Our SATs Tutors Help

SATs tutoring should be structured, supportive and focused on the areas that will make the biggest difference to each child.

Targeted preparation without unnecessary pressure

NLG tutors can help pupils identify gaps, practise SATs-style questions and build exam confidence through regular one-to-one support. Lessons can be adapted around school feedback, mock results, homework struggles and specific topics causing concern.

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Diagnostic Assessment: understand your child’s strengths, gaps and confidence. Gap Analysis: focus on the topics where support is needed most. SATs Question Practice: build familiarity with real assessment styles. Mock Paper Support: practise timing, checking and exam confidence. Calm Confidence: help pupils feel prepared without creating extra pressure.
How It Works

How SATs Preparation Works

We start by understanding your child’s year group, current confidence and school feedback, then build support around the areas that matter most.

Assess Needs

Review year group, subject concerns, homework struggles and confidence.

Match a Tutor

Your child is matched with a DBS checked tutor suited to their stage.

Build a Plan

Lessons focus on Maths, Reading, GPS or wider SATs confidence.

Weekly Lessons

Regular support helps pupils practise questions and strengthen weak areas.

Mock Practice

SATs-style practice builds familiarity with question formats and timing.

Exam Readiness

Support adapts as confidence improves and assessments get closer.

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Experienced Tutors Supporting Students Across The UK

Our tutors support learners from primary school through to GCSE, A-Level and adult education. Every tutor is carefully vetted and DBS checked before working with families through National Learning Group.

265K+ Lessons Delivered
9,000+ Students Supported
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"My daughter went into her SATs much more confident and prepared. Her tutor made learning enjoyable and explained things in a way she finally understood."

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Why SATs Matter

Why SATs Preparation Can Help

SATs are not the whole story of a child’s ability, but they can help schools understand attainment, identify learning gaps and support the transition into the next stage of education.

Balanced preparation for confidence and progress

Good SATs preparation should not make pupils feel overwhelmed. It should help them understand what to expect, strengthen core skills and become more comfortable answering assessment-style questions.

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Measure Attainment: SATs help schools understand progress against primary expectations. Identify Gaps: preparation can reveal topics needing more support. Support Transition: Year 6 preparation can help pupils feel readier for secondary school. Build Confidence: pupils feel calmer when question types feel familiar. Strengthen Core Skills: Maths, Reading and English skills remain useful beyond SATs.
FAQ

SATs Preparation FAQs

What are SATs?

SATs are national assessments used in primary schools to check pupil attainment. They are most commonly associated with Year 2 and Year 6, covering areas such as Maths, Reading and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

Are SATs compulsory?

SATs are part of the primary school assessment system in England. Year 6 KS2 SATs are formal external assessments, while KS1 assessments are now teacher-led and may vary by school.

When should SATs preparation begin?

Many families begin SATs preparation during the autumn or spring term before the assessments. Earlier support can help if a child lacks confidence or has gaps in Maths, Reading or English skills.

Can you help with KS1 SATs?

Yes. Tutors can support Year 2 pupils with age-appropriate Maths, Reading and confidence-building for KS1 assessment content.

Can you help with KS2 SATs?

Yes. Tutors can support Year 6 pupils with Maths arithmetic, Maths reasoning, Reading comprehension and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

Do SATs tutors provide mock paper practice?

Tutors can use SATs-style questions and mock paper practice where appropriate, helping pupils become familiar with question formats, timing and exam technique.

Are SATs lessons online?

Yes. SATs preparation is delivered online through live one-to-one tutoring, allowing pupils to learn from home with focused support.

Can SATs tutoring improve confidence?

Yes. SATs tutoring can help pupils feel more prepared by improving core skills, question technique and confidence before assessments.

Why Families Trust NLG

Safeguarding-First Online SATs Support

Parents need more than a tutor who knows SATs. They need a trusted provider with safe processes, clear tutor matching and a strong record of supporting pupils online.

National Tutoring Award Winners with UK-wide online tutoring experience.
DBS Checked Tutors matched to your child’s stage and support needs.
265K+ Lessons Delivered by NLG tutors across the UK.
9,000+ Students Supported through personalised online learning.
Trustpilot Excellent social proof for parent confidence.
Safeguarding-First Approach for pupils learning online from home.
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Ready to Help Your Child Feel More Prepared for SATs?

Most families begin with a £1 trial lesson so the tutor can understand your child’s year group, confidence and next steps.

Maths Support
Primary Maths Tutor
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Best First Step
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A full 40-minute lesson to identify gaps, build confidence and see whether the tutor is the right fit.
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English Support
Primary English Tutor
Need reading, writing, grammar or comprehension support too?
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