Build confidence in English today.

We help secondary school students feel confident and capable in English.

Support Early. Build Skills. Reduce Stress.

English is a subject that builds year on year, and early support makes a lasting difference.

At Your English Tutor UK, we use proven strategies and structured frameworks to help secondary school students strengthen core English skills, build exam confidence, and feel secure in their learning.
Lessons are supportive, focused, and tailored — with clear progress at every stage.

Why Parents Choose Your English Tutor UK

Former Head of English with over 15 years’ classroom experience
GCSE examiner insight — clear guidance on what really earns marks
Small-group and 1:1 coaching support for personalised learning
Online and in-person lessons in Bishop’s Stortford
Focus on confidence, clarity, and real results

How it works

1 Free 15-Minute Consultation

A relaxed chat with you (and your child if appropriate) to understand needs, goals, and current confidence levels

2 Tailored Lesson Plan

I recommend the most suitable support — 1:1 or small group, online or in person.

3 Supportive, Structured Lessons

Clear teaching, examiner-led strategies, and a calm environment where students feel safe to ask questions.

4 Ongoing Progress & Confidence

Skills develop, confidence grows, and English starts to feel manageable again.

Who we work with

We support secondary school students who:

Feel anxious or overwhelmed by English
Need stronger reading, writing, or exam skills
Would benefit from early support before GCSE pressure builds
Want small-group or individual attention away from large classrooms
Learn better with clear explanations and strategies
Want to improve their grades!

What our students and parents say:

      EXCELLENT  
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    Vicky Reed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Claire has been a brilliant, nurturing and supportive tutor for my son who has always struggled to achieve due to dyslexia. Claire gave him the confidence and the self-belief he needed.  He looked forward to his lessons and the masterclasses were a fantastic resource in the revision period. I would highly recommend!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! It was a real pleasure supporting your son and seeing his confidence and self-belief grow. I’m so pleased he enjoyed the lessons and found the masterclasses helpful too.
  
 
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    Sharan Patel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Claire highly enough! My daughter was working at a grade 6 on her mocks, but she was ambitious and determined to achieve a minimum of a grade 7. We found Claire on instagram, and my daughter began attending her weekly Xoom classes alongside a small group of other students. She immediately liked Claire’s manner and the way she explained the content, coming away from each session feeling more confident. Claire also took the time to mark her work and provide constructive, relevant feedback. My daughter ultimately achieved a fantastic grade 8! I genuinely don’t believe this would have been possible without Claire’s help and support. Don’t hesitate - you have nothing to lose!

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for such a lovely review! I’m so proud of the progress your daughter made — going from a Grade 6 to a fantastic Grade 8 is an amazing achievement. She worked incredibly hard and was always so determined. It was a real pleasure supporting her! ❤️
  
 
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    Amardeep Jethwa 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend our Claire highly enough. When my son  started GCSE English, he was predicted a Grade 4 and lacked confidence in his abilities. Through exceptional teaching, encouragement, and a tailored approach to learning, Claire  helped him not only improve his understanding of the subject but also develop the confidence to apply his skills effectively in exams. Thanks to Claire's dedication, patience, and expert guidance, my son achieved a fantastic Grade 5 in GCSE English, exceeding his predicted grade and reaching a result we are incredibly proud of. Every lesson was well-structured, engaging, and focused on addressing individual areas for improvement, whilst also building on strengths. What really sets Claire apart is her ability to motivate and inspire. Claire made English feel accessible and enjoyable, transforming what was once a challenging subject into one that my son felt confident tackling. Communication with us as parents was excellent throughout, and it was clear she genuinely cared about my son's progress and success. We are extremely grateful for all of Claire's hard work and support and would wholeheartedly recommend Claire to any parent looking to help their child achieve their full potential in English.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! I’m incredibly proud of him — not just for achieving that Grade 5, but for the confidence he built along the way. It was such a pleasure teaching him and seeing that progress week by week. He is destined for great things! Thank you for trusting me to support him ❤️
  
 
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    Leanna Dileva 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Archie achieved a fantastic GCSE English result thanks to the hard work, guidance, and encouragement of Claire . Claire helped archie grow in confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed. We couldn't be happier and would highly recommend Claire’s services we could not of done it without you and cannot thank you enough

Owner's reply
Thank you so much! I’m incredibly proud of Archie and the progress he made. It was such a pleasure supporting him and seeing his confidence grow — he worked so hard for that result and thoroughly deserved it!
  
 
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    jae joes-adom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely amazing! The notes are definitely helping me achieve a grade 9 in my exam. Could not be any more grateful🙏🏽

Owner's reply
Thank you so much! I’m so glad the notes are helping and that you’re feeling confident going for that Grade 9. Wishing you all the luck in your exam (not that you’ll need it!) Thanks again for the lovely review!
  
 
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    Amanda Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lesson, really helped me feel so much more confident about my exams. covered everything I needed to go over. Definitely recommend.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I’m so glad the revision session helped boost your confidence. You’re more than ready for these exams. It’s been an absolute pleasure to teach you, and I’m so proud of how far you’ve come. Wishing you all the very best for tomorrow. You’ve got this!
  
 
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    Shevin Hathwyck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very Good, would recommend for language and literature. Will double your grades.

Owner's reply
Thanks so much for the great review. It’s really encouraging to hear that you saw the sessions as such a game-changer. Helping students grow in confidence and make real progress is exactly why I do what I do, so your feedback means a lot!
  
 
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    Maggie Rogers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good and enjoyable. Great layout of work,  not rushed at all and finished on time without extra unnecessary information.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! I’m really glad you enjoyed the session and found the structure helpful. Getting the balance right is so important, especially with revision. It was great to have you in the masterclass today and I hope it gave you a real boost ahead of the exams! Good luck!
  
 
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    Nathan Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing Super master lesson,class goes through high quality structures and techniques for English literature would definitely recommend👍

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your review! I’m so pleased you found the session helpful and enjoyed diving into those high-quality structures and techniques: that’s exactly what these masterclasses are all about. It’s been a real privilege to see how far you’ve come over the last two years. I’m incredibly proud of your progress and all the hard work you’ve put in. You’ve got this!
  
 
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    sheyoniscrazy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good tutor, helped me through my whole gcse, changed my grades from a 2 to a 7.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for your kind words! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you, watching you grow in confidence and raise your grades. You put in the effort and truly earned your success. Good luck in the exams. You will smash it!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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