At Teatime Tutoring, we’re proud to support children across a wide range of ages and subjects. Here’s what parents and students have said about their experience. From 11+ exam preparation to early years learning, our tutors help children build confidence, skills, and a love of learning.
11+ Entrance Exam Success
“Kirsty has been amazing in helping to prepare my children for tricky entrance exams. We really appreciated Kirsty’s flexibility to tailor the learning to our children’s standards and needs. We did some 11+ preparation, creative writing, and maths. My children were always happy to go to Kirsty’s sessions and came home excited and motivated to learn more. My daughter has now received an offer from Guildford High School and my son from Royal Grammar School Guildford. We are delighted and think the sessions with Kirsty definitely helped them to achieve this.”
— Parent of 11+ entrance exams (January 2026)
“Kirsty is a brilliant teacher. She is not only making her lessons fun so my daughter is always happy to go, but I have also seen significant learning progress from my daughter. I would highly recommend Kirsty to anyone.”
— Parent of student in 11+ Verbal Reasoning small group (October 2025)
“Our son is going to take the Reading school test in September. We originally started with a different tutor, but the relationship didn’t quite work. Kirsty has been brilliant. She built rapport with our son very quickly (even though the lessons are remote) and adapts things if necessary. Most importantly, the sessions are fun and engaging. Our son is very positive about the sessions and Kirsty herself. Highly recommend.”
— Parent of online 11+ student (September 2024)
Small Group & Key Stage Tuition
“Kirsty has given my daughter such confidence in both her maths and handwriting. She really enjoyed the fun games of the sessions and working in a small group was great. Kirsty is warm, welcoming, and engaging with the children and has a lot of expertise. Thank you, Kirsty, for all your hard and thoughtful work — it has made a huge difference.”
— Parent of a Year 4 small group student (December 2025)
“My daughter started lessons with Kirsty last summer, and she looks forward to them every week. Kirsty has been amazing at filling in the gaps in her knowledge and giving her the confidence boost she really needs. Plus, she makes learning so much fun and creates a pressure-free environment. I’m so glad we found Kirsty — my daughter loves her lessons and doesn’t want to stop seeing her!”
— Parent of small group sessions Key Stage 2 (September 2025)
“We are so lucky to have found Kirsty, who was highly recommended by another parent. Kirsty brings so much energy and passion to every lesson. My daughter used to dread reading but now she looks forward to their sessions. Kirsty uses creative methods to keep Elizabeth engaged. Definitely recommend her lessons.”
— Parent of student in Y2 Early Maths and Phonics group (January 2026)
“Our year five daughter was really struggling with maths so we booked some sessions with Kirsty. The change in confidence we have seen is incredible. She used to be in tears after school but now she is doing amazingly well! My husband and I say that the cost of these lessons each term is the best money we spend! I would recommend Kirsty to everyone and anyone. I can’t thank her enough for restoring my child’s confidence ❤️”
— Parent of Year 5 Maths booster group student (March 2024)
International & Home Education Support
“My daughter has been working with Kirsty over the last 6 months and I am very grateful for her patience and skills as a tutor. After unsuccessfully trying to tutor my daughter myself, Kirsty was able to take the reins, pick up where we left off, and instil the confidence my daughter needed in her abilities. Thank you, Kirsty!”
— Parent of International Home Ed Student (June 2025)
“Our daughter Luna (6) has been taught by Kirsty since the autumn of last year. Luna has come on in leaps and bounds and generally enjoys going to Kirsty. She very fondly tells us she loves her tutor. Luna’s now reading more confidently and chooses to pick up books instead of avoiding them. Kirsty has given her a lot of new confidence.”
— Parent of Home Ed student (March 2025)
“I am a new immigrant from Hong Kong. Kirsty was an excellent teacher and helped me with a lot of pronunciation and speaking native English.”
— English as a Foreign Language student (December 2021)
“I would highly recommend Kirsty. My 6 year old simply did not enjoy English, however a few sessions with Kirsty and he is now much more amenable with the subject and actually looks forward to his lessons with Kirsty. Thank you Kirsty!”
— Parent of Home Education student age 6 (January 2021)
Specialist Tutors – Maths & Science
“Chis from Teatime Tutoring has been teaching my son maths. He has loved his lessons and it has really boosted his confidence and ability with maths at school.”
— Parent of Y5 online lessons with primary specialist, Chris (November 2025)
“The lesson notes after each session are also really helpful to know where K is at.”
— Feedback for primary specialist Chris for Year 6 online student
“Our daughter really enjoys the pace of the lessons rather than how it’s sped through at school. So all positive. Thank you ever so much.”
— Parent of GCSE Science Lessons with Kumal
“M enjoys her lessons with Kurt. She was a bit nervous beforehand, but Kurt put her at ease. It’s great that her confidence has already started to increase!”
— Parent of Key Stage 3 Maths Lessons with Kurt
Early Years & Key Stage 1
“My 5 year old son absolutely loves spending time with Kirsty. I only stayed in for the first session but I was very impressed with how Kirsty practised with him through play and smart toys. Very grateful!”
— Parent of 5 year old student (June 2023)
“My daughter spent some time with Kirsty when starting school as she was the youngest in her year and had limited knowledge of phonics. She absolutely loved the sessions and always came out with a big smile. Her phonics skills improved very quickly and she was confidently reading within a few months. Lots of focus on making learning fun. I would definitely recommend Teatime Tutoring. Thank you Kirsty!”
— Parent of a Reception child (April 2023)
“We like to go to Kirsty’s school better than real school. We were so excited when our reading had got good enough that we could read the clues on the treasure hunt she made for us. Going to Kirsty’s lessons is fun.”
— Key Stage 1 pupils (November 2020)
Long-Term & General Recommendations
“Kirsty @ Teatime Tutoring could simply not come more highly recommended. She taught my son aged 10 and now aged 13. She is kind, professional, reliable, an excellent English teacher, and every single child I have seen go in and out of her lovely home classroom has a big beaming smile on their face. So lucky to have her only 15 mins away.”
— Parent of Entrance Exams student
“Kirsty is the ‘Mary Poppins’ of teaching! I sat with my 11 year old for his first lesson and we were both blown away by her kindness, professionalism and natural ability to teach. He really looks forward to her lessons, and comes away with more knowledge and more confidence in English.”
— Parent of Entrance Exams student (September 2022)
“Kirsty has been tutoring both of my children in Year 2 & 3. There has been a marked improvement in the short time they’ve been tutored and it’s evident in their work and approach. My daughter in particular dreaded maths but now her confidence has soared. Kirsty is warm and friendly and the children thoroughly enjoy and look forward to lessons. I can’t recommend her enough!”
— Parent of Year 2/3 pupils (March 2020)
Ready to Give Your Child the Same Confidence?
If you’d like your child to gain skills, confidence, and a love of learning like these students, book a tutor with Teatime Tutoring today.