Why Choose Kite Tutoring?

At Kite Tutoring, the online division of Bedford Tutor, lessons are designed around the individual child. From personalised home education support and specialist SEND support to engaging resources and confidence-building teaching, discover what makes our online home education learning different.

English, Maths & Creative Writing

Personalised online home education tuition in English, maths and creative writing for children aged 5 to 11, with secondary creative writing available up to 16 years. We also provide GL Assessment preparation, Functional Skills English and maths, and iGCSE English Language tuition.

Specialist SEND support

Experienced in supporting home-educated learners with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism and other learning differences through personalised online teaching, adaptive resources and specialist programmes.

Diamond & Delta Programmes

Structured online Diamond Spelling & Reading and Delta Maths & Mastery programmes that develop reading, spelling and maths confidence for children who benefit from targeted SEND support.

Flexible, Personalised Learning

Every online lesson is tailored to your child’s individual needs, interests and learning style, combining engaging resources, educational games and creative activities to build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning.

💡 Inspiring a Love of Learning!

• English & Maths
• Assessments
• SEND

Key Skills English

Suitable for students who need additional support developing confidence in phonics, reading, spelling and writing. Lessons are tailored to each learner, helping to strengthen core literacy skills, improve communication and prepare for milestones including the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check and Year 6 SATs, while fostering a lifelong love of English.

Phonics • Reading • Writing

5-11 Years

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Key Skills Maths

Suitable for students who need additional support with number skills, calculation and mathematical understanding. Lessons build confidence through personalised teaching, practical strategies and engaging activities, while preparing students for key milestones including Year 6 SATs and helping them develop a positive attitude towards maths.

Number • Skills • Confidence

5-11 Years

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Creative Writing

Suitable for children and teenagers who enjoy stories, have vivid imaginations or want to become more confident writers. Lessons inspire creativity while developing storytelling, descriptive writing, character creation and vocabulary through personalised teaching, engaging activities and fun writing challenges, helping students discover their unique voice and enjoy writing with confidence.

Ideas • Creativity • Growth

5-16 Years

GL Assessment Preparation

Suitable for international students, including those with SEND, preparing for GL Assessments who want to build confidence and improve performance. Lessons develop essential reasoning, English and maths skills through personalised teaching, proven strategies and engaging activities, while strengthening exam techniques and helping students approach assessments with confidence and success.

Reasoning • English • Maths

5-11 Years

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iGCSE English Language

Suitable for first and second language students, including those with SEND, studying iGCSE English Language who want to build confidence and improve performance. Lessons develop essential reading, writing and language analysis skills through personalised teaching, proven strategies and engaging activities, while strengthening exam techniques and helping students achieve their full potential.

Reading • Writing • Success

11-16 Years

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Functional Skills English & Maths

Suitable for learners aged 11-16, including those with SEND, who want to develop practical English and maths skills for school, future employment and everyday life. Lessons build confidence through personalised teaching, proven strategies and engaging activities, strengthening literacy, numeracy and problem-solving skills while preparing students for Functional Skills qualifications and long-term success.

Confidence • Skills • Success

11-16 Years

SEND Programmes

Suitable for students with dyslexia, dyscalculia or SEND who need additional support with reading, spelling, number skills and mathematical understanding. Lessons build confidence through structured, personalised teaching, multi-sensory strategies and engaging activities, while strengthening literacy and maths foundations, developing independence and helping students achieve lasting success across both subjects.

Reading • Spelling • Maths

7-16 Years

🌏 Online Tuition for Home-Educating Families in the UK

Home-educated children follow unique learning journeys. At Kite Tutoring, the online division of Bedford Tutor, we have been providing personalised one-to-one online tuition for over ten years in Primary English, Primary Maths, iGCSE English Language, and Functional Skills English and Maths, supporting learners throughout their education. Our focus is on building secure foundations, developing confidence and fostering a genuine love of learning through engaging, individualised lessons. Sessions take place during weekday mornings and are carefully tailored to each student’s age, ability, interests and learning style, helping them become confident, independent learners ready for long-term success.

Many home-educated children have additional learning needs or have found that mainstream education was not the right fit for them. We have extensive experience supporting students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, anxiety and confidence challenges, creating personalised lessons that work with each child’s strengths rather than expecting them to fit a single approach. Sessions are carefully adapted to remove barriers to learning, helping children build confidence, develop independence and make meaningful progress at a pace that suits them. Our calm, supportive teaching encourages curiosity, resilience and a genuine enjoyment of learning, laying strong foundations for long-term academic success. ↑ Back to top

30-Minute Lessons
From £20 per lesson*

Personalised one-to-one tuition
SEND-friendly teaching approach
Available across the UK & worldwide

*Subject to availability. Following the initial trial lesson, future sessions are usually booked in blocks of five† to support continuity and sustained progress.
Payments from non-UK bank accounts incur an additional administration fee of £1 to £2 for each lesson to cover international payment processing costs.
For students aged 11+, 45-minute lessons may be available at selected times.
†Students in Years 10–11/Grades 9–10 are offered sessions on a weekly booking basis rather than in blocks of five. This approach provides greater flexibility around school commitments, examinations and changing schedules, helping lessons remain calm, supportive and responsive to each student’s needs.

Specialist Online Support for Home-Educating Families

🌿 Flexible Daytime Online Tuition for Home-Educated Learners

Our weekday online morning sessions provide flexible educational support for homeschooled students aged 5-16. Whether a child requires structured English and maths tuition, additional support in specific areas, or a confidence-building approach tailored to their individual needs, lessons are designed around the learner rather than a fixed curriculum timetable.

Home-educated children follow unique educational journeys, and our personalised one-to-one lessons allow learning to be adapted to each student’s age, ability, interests and goals. Sessions can complement an existing programme, provide additional structure and routine, or help children develop specific skills and knowledge in a supportive and engaging environment. By tailoring lessons to the individual rather than a standardised classroom approach, we aim to help students build confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

Parents are kept informed throughout the learning journey, with lessons evolving as children grow in confidence and ability. Whether your family is home educating full-time, flexi-schooling, travelling, or seeking additional weekday educational support, we provide a calm, welcoming learning environment where children are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our aim is not only to develop knowledge and skills, but also to nurture independent learners who feel confident approaching new challenges both inside and outside the classroom. ↑ Back to top

A Home Education Success Story

One of our longest-standing home-educated students began working with us on Key Stage 2 English and mathematics and is now successfully studying Functional Skills English and mathematics.

One of our longest-standing home-educated students began working with us on Key Stage 2 English and mathematics and is now successfully studying Functional Skills English and mathematics.

Over several years, lessons have evolved alongside her learning journey, with a curriculum carefully tailored to her interests, strengths and individual learning style. As a passionate artist with a love of nature, she has flourished through creative projects, real-world experiences and engaging discussions that make learning meaningful. The flexibility of home education and online tuition has allowed lessons to be adapted to her needs, creating a personalised curriculum that works for her.

As her confidence has grown, so too has her independence and willingness to embrace new challenges. Today, she approaches Functional Skills English and mathematics with greater resilience and self-belief while continuing to nurture her creativity and curiosity. Her journey demonstrates how personalised online tuition can support home-educated learners over many years, helping them progress from Key Stage 2 to nationally recognised qualifications while preserving the flexibility and joy that make home education so rewarding.

💫 Supporting Learners with Additional Needs?

We provide personalised support for students with a wide range of additional needs, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, anxiety, low confidence, executive functioning difficulties and processing challenges. Every child learns differently, and we believe that understanding how a child learns is just as important as what they learn. Lessons are carefully adapted to suit each student’s individual strengths, interests, learning style and educational goals, helping them to feel understood, supported and successful.

Online tuition can offer a calm, flexible learning environment for children who find traditional classroom settings challenging, are experiencing school-related anxiety, emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), or are currently unable to attend school due to medical, emotional or other personal circumstances. For many students, learning from home can reduce pressure and create a more comfortable environment in which confidence can gradually be rebuilt.
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Our one-to-one approach allows lessons to progress at a pace that feels manageable for the learner, providing opportunities to revisit concepts, strengthen understanding and celebrate success along the way. By creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment, we help students develop confidence, independence and a more positive relationship with learning, while continuing to build essential English and maths skills. ↑ Back to top

Why Neurodivergent Learners Thrive with Us

Specialist one-to-one tuition designed to build confidence, reduce anxiety and help children learn in a way that works for them.

🧩 Lessons tailored to individual learning profiles, not a one-size-fits-all approach
💙 Calm, supportive teaching that reduces anxiety and builds confidence
⭐ Specialist experience supporting dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism
🎨 Creative, multi-sensory learning that brings concepts to life
🎯 Regular revision and reinforcement to strengthen understanding and retention
🌱 A focus on strengths, independence and long-term success

💫 Why Families Choose Bedford Tutor?

Home education families choose Bedford Tutor for personalised, supportive and engaging tuition that works around their child’s individual needs, helping them build knowledge, confidence and the skills they need to thrive. ↑ Back to top