Private Online English Tutor

Private Online English Tuition (FULL in term-time until January 2026)

Online English Tuition (7+, 10+, 11+ & 13+ mentoring and school entrance exam preparation)

Elite Private Tuition Plans

Bronze Package

Accuracy Accelerator (Summer holiday 2025)

  • Four 60-minute tutorials using practice papers in the style of your child’s target schools.
  • Identify areas of weakness.
  • Enhance accuracy in written responses to exam questions.
  • Refine exam techniques to boost your marks.
  • Improve time management under timed conditions with more ease.
  • Investment: £560
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Silver Package

Transformational Skills Booster

  • Ten in-depth, 60-minute tutorials, choose from comprehension or creative writing.
  • Soar to new heights in either comprehension or creative writing.
  • Creative writing: storytelling, descriptive language, vocabulary and structure.
  • Comprehension: text analysis, inference, word/phrases meanings and structuring answers.
  • Tailored to your child’s target schools and specific exam formats.
  • Enhance a specific key area, crucial for acing your English exam.
  • Investment: £1,250
  • Available in-person in southwest London from £3,200. A home visit may be shared by two families or twin siblings.
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Gold Package

Mentorship for Girls’ Ultimate Growth – Become Your Best Self!

  • Excel through your love for creative writing.
  • Boost self-esteem, healthy friendships and achieve wild confidence for exam success.
  • One year of joyful creative writing mentorship and parental support.
  • A weekly, term-time 60-minute creative writing tutorial with relaxed discussion.
  • ​​Feel more assertive and step into secondary school with confidence and skills for success.
  • Progress calls for parents.
  • Investment: From £7,000.
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What do Parents think?

Here are some reviews from the children’s parents

“Clare is a phenomenal teacher because she works to understand the whole child and unlock their potential. Clare guided our daughter to connect to her passion and her creativity in her writing and this resulted in a transformative year, where we saw her confidence soar, a discovery of her own storytelling voice shine through, and such a positive mental attitude to learning that she actually enjoyed exams week! As part of this approach, Clare mentored her with friendships and self- esteem, which has made all aspects of her secondary school transition wonderful. Our daughter has gained study skills for life by working with Clare and we could not have hoped for a better outcome.”

Year 7 Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
“I have used Clare to help my son with his Common Entrance prep. She was absolutely amazing. Not only is she a real teacher who knows how children actually learns and what they need to close their knowledge gaps, but she was also so in-tuned to my son’s learning style, not to mention always kind and with a smile on her face. She made the hard work easy and we are just so very lucky to have been able to work together. My son got to the top schools he aimed for and we remain forever grateful.”

Parent - SW London

Rated 5 out of 5
“My daughter Leia (Year 3) loves the lessons with Clare because they are structured in a fun way that encourages imagination. Each session is designed to enrich vocabulary and ends with a beautifully written essay about various topics. There was a noticeable improvement in my daughter's writing only after three sessions and Leia is very proud every time she has used a new word in her writing. After each session Clare provides a pdf summary of the words that have been used in the session, which we find very helpful as we can practice all the words until the next session. ”

Parent - SW London

Rated 5 out of 5
“Charlie has clearly enjoyed his lessons with you and we would like to thank you for all that you've done with him. At last week's parents' evening his English teacher said that Charlie is doing really well and he's very pleased with all his work. ”

Parent - SW London

“Thank you so much for the update on his progress - it's amazing to hear how well he's doing! I'm especially happy to hear he is enjoying the "show don't tell" and is getting so inquisitive about words.Your insights about his approach to writing are really helpful, and I appreciate the analogy of learning as a “to do” list. It makes perfect sense. I'm sure that, as you say, his writing will become more natural and fluid with time and practice. I'm also learning as we go along so it's great to have your experience to guide us.”

1:1 Bright to Brilliant - Year 5 parent

“I'd like to let you know that Sarah got an offer from Latymer. Although it was a very short period of time for her to prepare for the exam, she managed to get this positive result. As you know, Latymer mark the maths and verbal reasoning tests first then proceed to mark English for top 750 applicants. Her rank moved up more than 100 after her English got marked. She did really well in English. We sincerely thank you for all the support and effort. Although it was a very limited number of sessions she could have due to our short notice, it really helped her. Thank you very much. ”

Year 6 Parent

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How It Works

Inspire your child to master and love English!

Free Consultation (Parent + Clare)

A chance for us to discuss your child's specific situation, their goals and how I can potentially help them succeed.

Getting Started

We can get started once we have confirmed the day and time for the weekly sessions. I will carry out a relaxed, yet focused initial assessment of your child's skills and confidence to see what is needed to build their unique path to success. We will have a Zoom call to discuss the outcome of your child's assessment. We will also discuss an easy-to- understand bespoke learning plan. With over 14 years of teaching experience, I know what works and what doesn’t, so I will quickly identify the gaps that need to be addressed. It is important that that you are ready to have an ‘honest friend’ in your corner. I will be rooting for your child's growth and success!

Regular Progress Calls

We will discuss your child's progress via regular and relaxed Zoom calls, with opportunities for tailored adjustments.

Here to help

Placing your child in the right school can be key to future success

I know the importance of 11+ success for families. Through compassion and challenge, your child will discover their creative drive for success in exams and life beyond!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions you might have around private tuition

How can I enquire and book?

Open for bookings in August 2025 and  January 2026.

As my private tuition is for a handful of families to ensure true personalisation and results, please enquire early to avoid disappointment.

To make an enquiry please use the website contact form or email clare@creativehare.co.uk.

Do you offer in-person private tuition?

Yes, I offer my 10-week private tuition package in southwest London on Saturday mornings.

Fees start from £3,200, depending on your child’s learning needs.

My tuition package includes an assessment and parental feedback.

The fee can be split in two instalments, with the first payment due 24-hours before the first tutorial and the final payment after the fifth tutorial.

Which school exams do you prepare children for?

I taught in south-west London for many years so I typically coach children for competitive schools in this area including: St. Paul’s, City of London, King’s College, Wimbleson, Latymer Upper, Dulwich, Alleyn’s, as well as other elite independents and top grammar schools in North London, notably Dame Alice Owen’s School and Latymer (Edmonton).

As an experienced school teacher, I will adapt the content and expectations depending on your desired target schools’ formats and question styles.

Who will fly with my private tuition?

My private tuition will both challenge and nurture your child’s potential.

There are two types of students who blossom from my private tutoring experience:

  1. Academically bright and focused students who want to transform their English exam skills. English is often an additional language.
  2.  Academically bright, quiet and thoughtful students who enjoy writing. They want to extend their creative writing skills for wild academic and personal success.

 

 

Do you teach children with dyslexia?

Yes. I hold a Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Level 5 qualification  from Dyslexia Matters.

 

When and how are lessons delivered?

Lessons are delivered weekly via Zoom. Each session runs for 60-minutes and I provide optional homework when I feel it will benefit for your child.

What is the next step afer my child has finished a tuition package?

You may choose to continue with my private tuition up to your child’s school entrance exams.

To help you decide, we can discuss the best path for your child.

When can we expect to see progress?

The results from tuition are cumulative, so you can expect to see progress build over a number of lessons.

However, after your child’s first lesson they are bound to feel proud of their writing, radiating a sense of joy and inner confidence!

Do you offer private tuition for international families?

Yes, I can work with international families who are applying to UK independent schools.

I offer timezone-friendly Zoom tuition and flexible support tailored to your application timeline.

 

Do you offer tuition for home-educated students?

Yes! Get in touch with me to see how I can help develop your child’s English skills.

What is your background and experience?

I have taught in top independent London schools for many years, including direct experience preparing students for 11+ success.

I know exactly what competitive schools in London look for and how to help children grow in confidence.

Resources

Check out my resources for the Eleven Plus Examinations

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