Primary English Tutors
Online KS1 & KS2 English Support

Expert online Primary English tutors for Years 1 to 6. Build confidence in reading, writing, phonics, comprehension, grammar and spelling with one-to-one support from DBS checked tutors.

✓ Year 1 to Year 6
✓ Reading and writing support
✓ Phonics, SPaG and SATs
✓ DBS checked tutors
🏆National Tutoring Award Winners
Trustpilot Excellent
🔐DBS Checked Tutors
📚265K+ Lessons Delivered
🎓9,000+ Students Supported
By Year Group

English Support for Every Primary School Year Group

Primary English changes quickly between Year 1 and Year 6. NLG supports pupils from early reading and phonics through to KS2 comprehension, writing and SATs preparation.

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Years 1 to 2
KS1 foundations
Support with phonics, early reading, spelling, handwriting, sentence building and confidence.
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Years 3 to 4
Lower KS2 progress
Help with reading fluency, comprehension, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and written structure.
Topics Covered

What We Cover in Primary English

Primary English tutoring should build core literacy skills while helping pupils feel confident reading, writing and expressing ideas.

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Reading

Fluency, accuracy, understanding, retrieval, inference and vocabulary.

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Phonics

Sound recognition, blending, segmenting and early decoding skills.

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Writing

Sentences, paragraphs, story writing, non-fiction writing and written accuracy.

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Grammar & Punctuation

SPaG rules, sentence types, punctuation and grammar confidence.

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Spelling

Patterns, rules, tricky words, proofreading and written accuracy.

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Comprehension

Understanding texts, explaining answers and using evidence clearly.

Common Challenges

Common Primary English Challenges We Help With

English struggles often show up in homework, reading aloud, spelling tests or reluctance to write.

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Reluctant Reading

Support pupils who avoid reading or struggle to understand texts.

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Writing Confidence

Help children plan, structure and write with more independence.

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Spelling Difficulties

Build confidence with spelling patterns, tricky words and proofreading.

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Grammar Confusion

Make punctuation, sentence types and grammar rules easier to understand.

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Comprehension Gaps

Help pupils answer questions using evidence, inference and clear explanations.

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SATs Worries

Support Year 6 pupils with Reading and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.

Tutor Support

How Our Primary English Tutors Help

Primary English tutoring should be patient, practical and matched to the child’s stage.

Build the literacy skills that support every subject

NLG tutors can help pupils become more confident readers and writers by targeting the right skills at the right time. Lessons can support school work, homework, SATs preparation or wider confidence.

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Reading Confidence: develop fluency, comprehension and enjoyment of reading.Writing Skills: build sentences, paragraphs, vocabulary and structure.SPaG Support: strengthen grammar, punctuation and spelling.SATs Readiness: prepare Year 6 pupils for Reading and GPS papers.Positive Learning: make English feel more manageable and less stressful.
How It Works

How Primary English Tutoring Works

We start by understanding the pupil’s year group, current confidence and the English skills that need support.

Assess Needs

Review reading, writing, spelling, grammar and school feedback.

Match a Tutor

Match your child with a DBS checked English tutor suited to their level.

Build a Plan

Create a plan around confidence, skill gaps and school expectations.

Weekly Lessons

Use one-to-one lessons to practise reading, writing and SPaG skills.

Track Progress

Adapt lessons as confidence improves and school demands change.

Prepare Ahead

Shift towards SATs, secondary transition or stretch work where needed.

Meet Some Of Our Tutors

Experienced Tutors Supporting Students Across The UK

Our tutors support learners across primary, secondary, 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
DBSChecked Tutors
★★★★★Trustpilot Excellent
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"The tutor quickly understood where support was needed and helped rebuild confidence. Lessons felt focused, positive and easy to follow."

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Why This Matters

Why Primary English Matters

Strong English skills affect far more than one subject. Reading, writing and comprehension influence learning across the whole curriculum.

Confidence with English supports every stage of education

When pupils struggle with English in primary school, it can affect confidence in homework, tests and classroom participation. Early support helps build the literacy foundations needed for secondary school.

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Improve Reading: help pupils understand texts and answer questions clearly.Strengthen Writing: build sentence structure, vocabulary and written confidence.Support SATs: prepare for Reading and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.Build Independence: help pupils approach tasks without relying heavily on adults.Prepare for Secondary: strengthen literacy before the demands of Year 7 increase.
FAQ

Primary English Tutor FAQs

What age is Primary English tutoring for?

Primary English tutoring is usually for pupils in Years 1 to 6, covering KS1 and KS2 English skills.

Can tutoring help with phonics?

Yes. Tutors can support phonics, blending, segmenting, early reading and confidence with sounds.

Can you help with Year 6 SATs English?

Yes. Tutors can support Reading comprehension and Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling for SATs preparation.

Can tutoring help reluctant writers?

Yes. Tutors can help pupils plan ideas, build sentences, improve structure and write with more confidence.

Are lessons online?

Yes. Primary English tutoring is delivered online through live one-to-one lessons.

Are tutors DBS checked?

Yes. NLG tutors are DBS checked and matched according to your child’s year group, needs and confidence level.

Why Families Trust NLG

Safeguarding-First Online Tutoring Support

Parents need more than subject knowledge. They need a trusted provider with safe processes, clear tutor matching and a strong record of supporting students 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 students learning online from home.
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Ready to Help Your Child Feel More Confident in English?

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

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