How much does a tutor cost in Liverpool?

Roughly £20–£35/hr for primary and £25–£50/hr for GCSE/A-level one-to-one; small-group centres are cheaper per hour.

Should a tutor have a DBS check?

Private tutors are not legally required to have one, so ask to see a recent enhanced DBS certificate or Update Service check.

Parents' guide to choosing a tutor

1. Decide what you need

Catching up, exam prep (SATs, 11+, GCSE, A-level), stretching an able child, or specialist SEN/dyslexia support. Small groups at a centre suit many children and cost less; one-to-one suits gaps, exam technique and SEN.

2. Typical Liverpool hourly rates

Source	Rates
Accelerate Learning Centres (Allerton) published fees	Small group £20–£27.50/hr; one-to-one £42 (KS1) to £60 (A-level)/hr
Woolton Tuition	£27 per session (small group)
NearMeTutor Liverpool guide	Primary £20–£35, GCSE £25–£42, A-level £30–£50 per hour
Bark – Liverpool private tuition	Average about £28/hr; students/new tutors £20–£30, experienced £30–£45, top specialists £45–£60+
Superprof – maths tutors Liverpool	Marketplace average about £17–£19/hr for maths
MyTutor pricing (online)	From £26/hr

Checked 2026-10-15. Online guides are estimates; centre prices are as published.

3. Questions to ask

What qualifications and experience do you have with this age and exam board?
Can I see your enhanced DBS certificate (and is it on the Update Service)?
Can you give me two references from local parents?
How will you assess my child and report progress?
Group size, cancellation policy, and how is payment taken?
Do you have insurance, and a safeguarding policy?

4. Safeguarding and DBS checks

Private tutoring is largely unregulated. Tutors don't legally need a DBS check, so ask to see one, ideally an enhanced check. Check the date and name match photo ID. For home or online lessons, stay nearby or in the same room, keep lessons on agreed platforms, and avoid private messaging between tutor and child. Read government guidance: Keeping children safe in out-of-school settings.

5. Try a trial lesson

Many providers (including Brilliant Minds, Explore Learning and MyTutor) offer a free trial or intro chat. Ask your child afterwards whether they felt comfortable and understood the explanations. Review after 4–6 weeks.

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