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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.
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.
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.
Reading Comprehension
Texts, inference, retrieval, vocabulary and explaining answers clearly.
Maths Arithmetic
Calculation accuracy, written methods, fractions, decimals and percentages.
Maths Reasoning
Multi-step problem solving, mathematical vocabulary and explanation skills.
Grammar & Punctuation
SPaG rules, sentence structure, punctuation and grammar accuracy.
Spelling
Spelling patterns, tricky words, proofreading and written accuracy.
Exam Technique
Timing, question types, checking strategies and confidence under pressure.
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.
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.
Careless Mistakes
Develop checking routines and better attention to question wording.
Reading Confidence
Support pupils who struggle to understand longer texts or explain answers.
Multi-Step Maths Problems
Break reasoning questions into clear, manageable steps.
Secondary Transition Worries
Help Year 6 pupils strengthen key skills before moving into Year 7.
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.
Find a SATs Tutor →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.
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.
SATs & Primary English Tutor
Supports reading, comprehension, spelling and grammar confidence for primary pupils.
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Primary Reading Specialist
Helps pupils understand texts, answer inference questions and build reading confidence.
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Primary Maths Tutor
Supports arithmetic, reasoning, word problems and core KS1 and KS2 Maths skills.
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KS2 SATs Specialist
Helps Year 6 pupils prepare for arithmetic, reasoning, reading and GPS papers.
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KS1 Learning Tutor
Provides gentle support for younger pupils building Maths, Reading and confidence.
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Exam Confidence Tutor
Supports pupils who feel nervous before assessments or struggle under timed conditions.
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Primary Learning Specialist
Builds strong foundations through clear explanations and personalised online lessons.
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Online SATs Tutor
Helps pupils practise SATs-style questions and strengthen their approach to assessment.
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Parent ReviewWhy 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.
Book a £1 Trial →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.
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.
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.