How do you find a GOOD private tutor?

[tostaky]

Because the issue seems to be so sensitive, it feels just awkward to ask another mum if she knows/uses one....

I only used one once and I asked his teacher.

I asked a friend at my gym and somebody else butted in with the same name

I am quite interested to know why it's awkward to discuss tutors though.

Because lots of parents either don't want you to know their child is tutored or else they don't want you to also use an excellent tutor as your child might wrest that coveted school place from theirs! (20:1 applicants for places here...)

www.thetutorpages.com/

tutors advertise themselves there
lots of other pages seem to be companies who are also charging tutees

www.thetutorpages.com/

"Because lots of parents either don't want you to know their child is tutored or else they don't want you to also use an excellent tutor as your child might wrest that coveted school place from theirs! (20:1 applicants for places here...)"

Competition for school places is a very real reason for parents to keep their cards close to their chests when it comes to tutoring.

Parents of kids that have done the 11+ (or whatever your kids is about to do) are where you get the best information.

Not only are they willing to share, as it's no threat to their child, they can also tell you if it worked.

That said, Google is your friend. Make contact and have a few phone calls. it soon become clear who knows their onions.

Recently retired teachers, ones who have just left your school, teachers from decent nearby schools, private school teachers looking for 2nd jobs etc.