Specialist SEND Tutoring Online UK

SEND Tutoring Online
Adapted One-to-One Support

One-to-one online SEND tutoring for learners who benefit from a more adapted pace, structure or teaching approach. NLG can match tutors based on the learner’s stage, subject, communication preferences, additional needs and current tutor availability. You can enquire without a formal diagnosis.

£1 First Lesson: £1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular SEND lessons then continue at £43.90 per 40 minutes from Primary to GCSE, or £48 at A-Level. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice.
Primary–GCSE SEND £43.90 / 40 min
A-Level SEND £48 / 40 min
Enquire without a formal diagnosis
£1 First Lesson
SEND Tutoring at NLG
£43.90
per 40-minute SEND one-to-one lesson from Primary to GCSE
£48
per 40-minute A-Level SEND one-to-one lesson
1:1
adapted online tutoring matched to the learner’s stage, subject and needs
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£1 First Lesson
Direct Answer

What is SEND tutoring at NLG?

NLG provides one-to-one online SEND tutoring with lessons adapted to the learner’s stage, subject, pace and additional needs. Primary, Secondary and GCSE SEND lessons cost £43.90 per 40 minutes, while A-Level SEND costs £48. The first one-to-one lesson is £1, subject to the usual tutoring terms.

Sound Familiar?

Why Parents Search for a Specialist SEND Tutor

Families often look for SEND tutoring when a learner needs more individual pacing, clearer structure, adapted explanations or additional practice than a busy classroom can provide. The starting point is the learner’s current needs, not a label or diagnosis.

“Reading and writing are taking much more effort than expected and confidence is starting to drop.”
A SEND tutor can adapt reading, writing and literacy support to the learner’s current stage, using clear explanations, repetition and structured practice where appropriate.
“Staying focused, organising work and completing tasks independently is difficult.”
One-to-one sessions can use shorter tasks, clear transitions, predictable routines and practical organisation strategies where these suit the learner.
“The learner needs a more predictable and individual approach than they are getting in a classroom.”
Tutors can adapt communication, lesson pace, task structure and materials around the learner’s preferences and current needs.
“Maths feels overwhelming and number work is causing frustration or avoidance.”
A tutor can slow the pace, use visual or concrete representations where helpful and build mathematical understanding step by step.
How We Support Every Learner

What Does SEND Tutoring Cover at NLG?

SEND tutoring can combine academic subject support with study strategies and adapted teaching methods. The exact lesson focus depends on the learner’s age, stage, subject, priorities and suitable tutor availability.

Literacy Support
Reading, writing, spelling and comprehension support adapted to the learner’s current stage.
Phonics where appropriateReading comprehensionVocabularySpellingWriting structureFluency
Numeracy Support
Maths support using clear, structured and visual approaches where these help the learner.
Number senseCalculation methodsVisual MathsTimes tablesProblem solvingMaths confidence
Study and Organisation Skills
Practical strategies that can support planning, focus and independent study.
OrganisationTask planningWorking-memory strategiesAttention routinesTime managementRevision planning
Curriculum Support
Subject tutoring matched to the learner’s stage and NLG’s current supported subject routes.
MathsEnglishBiologyChemistryPhysicsOther supported GCSE subjects
Confidence and Independence
A calm one-to-one environment can give learners more space to ask questions and practise at their own pace.
Question confidenceSelf-advocacyStudy routinesCommunicationIndependent practiceMotivation
EHCP-Informed Tutoring
Where families or schools share relevant EHCP objectives, tutors can use them as context for lesson planning.
Shared objectivesLesson contextProgress notesParent or school communicationLearning prioritiesTutor feedback
You Can Enquire Without a Formal Diagnosis

A formal diagnosis is not required to make an enquiry for SEND tutoring. Tell NLG about the learner’s current difficulties, strengths, subject needs and any strategies that already help. The team can then check whether a suitable tutor is available.

Questions Parents Ask

Real Answers About SEND Tutoring

How Is SEND Tutoring Different From Standard Tutoring at NLG?

SEND tutoring can use a more adapted pace, clearer routines, smaller task steps and different ways of explaining or practising material where these suit the learner.

Tutor matching also gives greater weight to the learner’s communication preferences, additional needs and relevant tutor experience. The exact approach remains individual rather than based on a single SEND profile.

Is Online Tutoring Suitable for Students With SEND?

Online tutoring can work well for some SEND learners because lessons take place in a familiar environment and can be structured around the learner’s needs.

It will not suit every learner in the same way, so families should consider attention, communication, technology and sensory preferences when deciding whether online tutoring is appropriate.

Can NLG Help With Both Academic Content and Study Skills for SEND Students?

Yes. Depending on the learner and tutor match, sessions can focus on academic subject content, study and organisation strategies, or a combination of both.

The balance can change over time as the learner’s priorities, assessments and confidence change.

How Quickly Does SEND Tutoring Show Results?

There is no fixed timetable for progress in SEND tutoring. Learners start from different points and may need different amounts of time to build trust, confidence, subject knowledge or independent-study habits.

NLG does not promise a particular academic result or improvement within a set number of weeks or months.

Getting Started

SEND Tutoring Format and Pricing

SEND tutoring is delivered one-to-one online. Lessons are adapted to the learner’s stage, subject, communication preferences and current support needs.

Specialist 1:1
SEND Online Tutoring
£43.90
per 40-minute lesson • Primary to GCSE
One-to-one tutor matched to the learner’s stage, subject and needs
Lesson pace and structure can be adapted to the learner
Academic content, study skills or both where appropriate
A-Level SEND tutoring is £48 per 40-minute lesson
£1 First Lesson: £1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular SEND lessons then continue at £43.90 per 40 minutes from Primary to GCSE, or £48 at A-Level. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice.
SEND tutoring pricing
Primary, Secondary & GCSE SEND£43.90 / 40 min
A-Level SEND£48 / 40 min

£1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice.

Getting Started

From Enquiry to First SEND Session

SEND tutor matching considers the learner’s stage, subject, communication preferences, additional needs and current tutor availability.

Share the learner’s stage, subject, strengths, difficulties and helpful strategies
NLG checks a tutor with relevant experience and current availability
Lessons are delivered live online in a one-to-one format
NLG uses DBS-checked tutors and safeguarding-led standards
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Tell Us About the Learner’s Needs
Share the learner’s year group, subject, current difficulties, strengths, communication preferences and any strategies that already help.
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NLG Checks a Suitable Tutor Match
Tutor matching considers the learner’s stage, subject, relevant tutor experience and current suitable tutor availability.
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Start With the £1 First Lesson
£1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. The tutor can begin getting to know the learner, review current priorities and start suitable support.
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Continue With Adapted One-to-One Lessons
Primary to GCSE SEND lessons cost £43.90 per 40 minutes and A-Level SEND costs £48. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice.
SEND Tutoring Experience

What Families Value in SEND Tutoring

Parent Feedback Theme

Parents often tell NLG that patience, clear structure and a tutor who adapts explanations to the learner are especially important when previous tutoring has not felt suitable.

SEND tutoring feedback theme

Families looking for SEND support frequently prioritise tutor fit, predictable lesson structure, clear communication and an approach that can adjust as the learner’s needs change.

Common parent priorities
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SEND Tutoring FAQs

The questions parents ask most about SEND tutoring at NLG.

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Primary, Secondary and GCSE SEND one-to-one tutoring costs £43.90 per 40-minute lesson. A-Level SEND costs £48 per 40-minute lesson. The first one-to-one lesson is £1. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice. View full pricing.

NLG can consider enquiries involving additional needs such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism and processing or working-memory difficulties. Tutor matching depends on the learner’s stage, subject, needs and current suitable tutor availability.

No formal diagnosis is required to make an enquiry. Tell NLG about the learner’s current difficulties, strengths, subject needs and any approaches that already help. The team can then check whether a suitable tutor is available.

SEND tutoring can use a more adapted pace, clearer routines, smaller task steps and different ways of explaining or practising material. Tutor matching also considers the learner’s additional needs, communication preferences and relevant tutor experience.

Where parents or schools share relevant EHCP objectives, tutors can use those objectives as context for lesson planning and progress feedback. NLG tutoring does not replace statutory assessment, specialist diagnosis or local-authority EHCP advice.

Online tutoring can work well for some SEND learners because lessons take place in a familiar environment and can be structured around individual needs. Suitability varies, so families should consider the learner’s attention, communication, technology and sensory preferences.

NLG can match suitable tutors for reading, phonics, spelling and literacy support where relevant experience is available. The exact approach is adapted to the learner’s current stage and needs.

NLG can consider tutor matching for learners with ADHD. One-to-one lessons can use clear routines, shorter tasks, planned transitions and practical organisation strategies where these suit the learner.

NLG provides SEND tutoring from Primary through to A-Level. Primary, Secondary and GCSE SEND lessons cost £43.90 per 40 minutes, while A-Level SEND costs £48.

NLG can consider exam-preparation tutoring for autistic learners where a suitable subject tutor is available. Lessons can use clear routines, explicit question strategies and an adapted pace where these help the learner.

There is no fixed timetable for progress. SEND learners start from different points and may need different amounts of time to build confidence, subject knowledge, study routines or trust with a tutor. NLG does not promise a particular academic result within a set period.

Yes. The £1 First Lesson applies to the first one-to-one SEND lesson only. Regular lessons then continue at £43.90 per 40 minutes from Primary to GCSE, or £48 at A-Level. Book the £1 First Lesson.

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Ready to Find Your Child's SEND Specialist?

Tell NLG about the learner’s stage, subject, strengths, difficulties and availability so the team can check a suitable SEND tutor match.

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Schools can contact NLG to discuss SEND tutoring requirements, safeguarding, pupil needs, reporting and current delivery options.
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£1 applies to the first one-to-one SEND lesson only. Regular lessons then continue at the applicable SEND rate.
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£1 First Lesson: £1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Regular SEND lessons continue at £43.90 per 40 minutes from Primary to GCSE, or £48 at A-Level. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks’ written notice.