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A community of tutors – competition or strength?

May 19, 2026•1 min read

When I first started tutoring, I thought that if there was a place where we could sit and talk and share ideas, we could grow something much stronger together. Our own businesses but as a group of peers who could share ideas, successes and … the inevitable flops.

However, “peers” was translated as competition, and the response was a unanimous “No!”

A community of tutors: competition or support?

As tutors we often find ourselves working alone or travelling between lessons. There isn’t a staffroom for chatter and companionship. It can very quickly feel isolating. When someone asks: how is work? You find yourself giving an easy generic answer because you’re not sure if they are actually interested or whether it’s ok to share anyway.

However, if we were able to chat to others who had similar experiences, I am sure it would make it seem less isolating, like you were a part of something bigger. It would make you respect what you do more (I am saying you here, but I am very much talking to myself!)

If you would like a free copy of my book Become a Tutor. Build Confidence. Change Lives, which covers many of the things I wish I’d known when I first started, feel free to get in touch and I’ll happily pop one in the post for you: [email protected]

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And if you are looking for more ongoing support, guidance, or simply someone to walk alongside you as you grow, I’d also be very happy to have a chat: [email protected]

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Dawn Strachan

For the past 20+ years I have been a firm believer that learning should be an enjoyable experience. I appreciate that traditionally education has revolved around worksheets, textbooks, listening to teachers. But a grounding in early years and working with children who had a variety of learning styles from I learned that it is an individual activity that is personal to all of us. We don’t all learn in the same way. Our influences, our experiences, our capabilities all influence how we retain information. But through it all, I believe that if we can make it enjoyable and engaging, they will want to participate. With participation comes practice which in turn boosts skill and confidence. With an increase in skill and confidence comes a willingness to have a go. This in turn leads to more practice which leads to a positive spiral of success. The moral, we need to make learning fun, engaging, use a range of techniques.

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