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A confident start
- One week of initial onboarding and training
- Hybrid training, online and in Aylesbury, with a fully online option when circumstances require it
- Your initial DBS check
- Business policies to support professional practice
Clara James Tutoring Franchise
Build your own tutoring business.
Be part of something bigger.
A SEND-informed tutoring franchise built around individual children, thoughtful teaching and supporting you to create a business that works for you.
Tutoring experience since 2012Initial and ongoing trainingResources and weekly collaboration
Our philosophy
A tutoring business built around the individual
At Clara James Tutoring, we believe every child deserves to be understood as an individual.
Some children thrive with games and practical activities. Others need time, repetition, reassurance or a completely different way of approaching a subject. There isn't one teaching method that works for everyone.
Since 2012, we've been developing a tutoring approach that adapts to the learner in front of us, including children with additional learning needs.
Now we're inviting others to build local tutoring businesses around those same principles.
Recognise when the lesson needs to change, not the child.
What you receive
Your business. Our support.
You bring your knowledge, experience, ideas and ambitions. We provide practical foundations, ongoing learning and a community of people who share your commitment to the individual child.
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Resources for real lessons
- Access to the Clara James tutoring resource library
- Three starter packs for students
- A practical tutor starter pack to use in or take to lessons
- Freedom to use your own suitable resources where they better meet a child's needs
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Training that continues
- Access to training modules
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunities to discuss challenges, share approaches and keep learning
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Collaboration, every week
- Weekly collaborative sessions, alternating between:
- Co-working and Q&A
- Resource creation and brainstorming
- Use of the Clara James Tutoring branding
Our resources are a safety net, not a script.
Your teaching, your judgement
Support without a one-size-fits-all approach
Our games, activities and resources are there to give you ideas and confidence, not to dictate every lesson.
You'll be encouraged to choose what works for the child you're supporting. Sometimes that will be a Clara James resource. Sometimes it will be something you've created yourself.
The child comes first. The resources follow.
A business that grows with you
Start where you are. Grow at your own pace.
There is no single route to building a successful tutoring business. Your starting point and ambitions are your own.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Start tutoring
Begin by working directly with students, building relationships and developing your local reputation.
AS YOU DEVELOP
Find your rhythm
Grow your student base, strengthen your business systems and draw on training and collaborative support.
IF AND WHEN YOU'RE READY
Build a team
You may choose to bring other tutors into your business. Equally, you may prefer to continue tutoring independently.
Who we're looking for
Could Clara James be right for you?
We're looking for people who want to build high-quality tutoring businesses and who believe that teaching should adapt to the individual learner.
You might have a background in education, tutoring or another field. What matters is that you have the subject knowledge needed for the work you undertake, can communicate clearly, are willing to learn and take safeguarding seriously.
We value curiosity, professionalism, adaptability and a genuine commitment to supporting children as individuals.
You don't need to have every business answer before you begin. That's part of what our training and support are there for.
Different starting points. Different ambitions. Shared values.
A clear starting point
Invest in a business of your own
The initial investment provides your entry into the Clara James Tutoring franchise, including the onboarding, resources and support outlined above.
We want you to understand the opportunity and the commitments involved before making any decisions. An initial conversation is simply a chance for us to explore whether we're a good fit.
Ask about the franchise →Initial franchise investment
£3,495
One-off initial investment
Ongoing royalty: up to 10% of revenue*
*Your royalty rate may vary depending on how your business is structured. The maximum royalty for franchisees joining under this offer is 10% of applicable revenue, with the agreed terms set out in your franchise agreement.
The detailed royalty calculation, any other applicable costs and the full contractual terms will be explained before you make a commitment. No particular level of income or profitability is guaranteed.
A few common questions
Questions worth asking
Do I have to travel to Aylesbury for training?
Our preferred onboarding approach combines online training with time together in Aylesbury. We can offer fully online onboarding where personal or family circumstances make travelling difficult.
Do I have to use only Clara James resources?
No. Our resources are designed to support you, but you can also use your own resources when they are better suited to a particular child's needs.
Do I need to employ other tutors?
No. You can start by tutoring students yourself and decide whether growing a team is right for you later on.
How do the weekly sessions work?
We alternate between co-working and Q&A sessions one week, and resource-creation and brainstorming sessions the next.
How much is the ongoing royalty?
For franchisees joining under the current offer, the royalty will not exceed 10% of applicable revenue. The precise rate and calculation depend on the agreed business structure and will be confirmed in your franchise agreement.
Let's talk
Could this be your next chapter?
If you believe children deserve tutoring that responds to who they are, and you'd like to explore building a business around that belief, we'd love to hear from you.
Start a conversation →No pressure and no obligation — just a chance to ask questions and get to know each other.