Clara James Tutoring
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What makes a great tutor
Over those years, I’ve worked with a lot of children, spoken to a lot of parents and worked alongside a lot of tutors. And one thing I have become increasingly convinced of is this: Knowing a subject ... ...more
Become a tutor ,tutoring
September 08, 2026•8 min read
Stepping outside your comfort zone
26 years ago I plucked up the courage to ask if I could volunteer in a local playgroup. Then from there my confidence grew and today I own a tutoring company which we are rolling out across the UK. I ... ...more
Become a tutor ,Franchise
September 01, 2026•5 min read
Why Setting Boundaries Makes You a Better Tutor
When we first start tutoring, we often find our selves saying yes to everything. One more lesson. One more family. One more evening. Just one more... But over time, without clear boundaries, the busi... ...more
Become a tutor ,Franchise
August 26, 2026•4 min read
If you want to become a tutor, you don't have to listen to the voices in your head
When I first started tutoring I had so many fears. For years I dreaded going to new families because I thought they would be the ones to declare I was awful at this. Now I have 14 tutors working with ... ...more
Become a tutor ,Franchise
August 19, 2026•2 min read
The legal bits getting started as a tutor
One of the biggest barriers to becoming a tutor isn't actually finding students. It's not creating resources. It's not even teaching. It's all the little questions that swirl around your head before y... ...more
Become a tutor ,Franchise
August 19, 2026•5 min read
What If the Goal Isn’t Just the Destination, but the Conversations Along the Way?
I recently shared that someone had asked for a call to find out more about the franchise. I commented that I realised it might take 100 conversations to reach my goal. Some one responded that these c... ...more
Become a tutor ,Education &Franchise
August 18, 2026•5 min read