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Earning less than £7,400 a year?

You could be eligible for our Scholarship Programme. Eligible families will save 1/3 off their monthly membership.

Eligibility Criteria:


  • Earning less than £7,400 per year or £620 per month after tax

  • Completion of a self-declaration form, confirming you are on a lower income and in receipt of means-tested benefits

  • Receiving Free School Meals (excluding London, Wales or Scotland)

  • Only available in Explore Learning tuition centres

Working with income(s) less than £100,000?

You could be eligible for a 20% saving on childcare costs through the Government's Tax Free Childcare scheme.

Did you know that you can receive up to £2,000 a year for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare?

This can be used in Explore Learning tuition centres that are approved childcare settings.

Eligibility Criteria:


  • You or your partner (if you have one) have an expected adjusted net income under £100k a year

  • Only available in England

  • Only available in Explore Learning tuition centres

  • Your child must be age 11 or under

Full-time student?

If you are a student in full-time higher education you could get 85% of your childcare costs covered through the Government Childcare Grant.

This can be used in Explore Learning tuition centres that are approved childcare settings.

You can apply for this as part of your main student finance application.

Eligibility Criteria:


  • Only available in Explore Learning tuition centres

  • Your child must be under 15 years old

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Other ways to save on your membership

Once you join Explore Learning, you'll be able to access other ways to save on your membership

Sibling discount

You'll receive a discounted membership for every sibling you sign up to Explore Learning.

  • £10 off your monthly membership for your 
second child

  • £20 off your monthly membership for your 
third child

Our centre managers will be happy to discuss our sibling discount with you in your free trial.

Refer a friend programme

If a family joins Explore Learning on your recommendation, we'll give you both a £25 discount on your next monthly membership payment.

How it works:

  • Ask your friend to mention your name when they book their trial or join

  • Log in to your Member Portal, head to your Parent Dashboard and send a link via email, Facebook or WhatsApp

  • Refer as many friends as you like and every time a new family joins, you'll save £25

Great value memberships

Explore Learning offers everything your child needs to succeed in one place.

Eligibility Criteria:


  • Weekly 60-minute lessons with a tutor

  • Smart learning tools for unlimited practice

  • Detailed reports and progress meetings

Flexible tuition to suit your family

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11 Plus and Entrance Exams

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

11 Plus and Entrance Exams

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

GCSE Maths

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors will provide targeted practise of tricky areas and homework support.

GCSE Maths

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors will provide targeted practise of tricky areas and homework support.

Maths and English

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

Maths and English

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

Maths and English

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

Maths and English

Online Tuition

One-to-one tuition in a safe and secure online environment. Tutors support children using our smart learning tool and live video stream.

11 Plus and Entrance Exams

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

Maths and English

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

Maths and English

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

Maths and English

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

Maths and English

In Centre Tuition

A tutor will support a group of up to 6 children with their own individualised work.

Scholarship FAQs

How do I know if I'm eligible for a Scholarship discount?

If your child is in Year 2 or above, you live in England (not in London, Wales or Scotland) and your child receives Free Schools Meals, you are eligible for a scholarship discount. Provide us with proof your child is in receipt of Free School Meals during your trial session, in the form of a letter from your council or child's school.

I live in London, Scotland or Wales, what is the eligibility criteria?

We require you to complete a declaration form, informing us about the benefits you receive. We can provide you with this at your trial session. Your income must be below £7,400 per year or £620 per month after tax.

The eligible benefits for our scholarship scheme include: Income Support, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act, guaranteed element of Pension Credit, Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit), Severe Disability Premium or Universal Credit (if you are not eligible for childcare support).

How often do I need to complete the declaration form?

We ask all members to complete this on an annual basis, to ensure we are offering the discount to the families who need support.

Childcare Vouchers FAQs

I don't receive Childcare Vouchers at the moment, can I set up a new account?

This scheme is now closed to new entrants, so you will not be able to set up an account.

I no longer receive Childcare Vouchers but have a bank of previous vouchers available, can I use these to pay for Explore Learning?

Absolutely! Even if you’re no longer receiving new Childcare Vouchers, you can still use old vouchers for your membership fee.

When should I send payments to Explore Learning?

Please set up a standing order for your membership fee on the 1st of each month. It can take a few days to reach us, so sending the payment on the 1st ensures there are no disruptions to your membership.

What should I use as my payment reference?

To make sure we can find your payment quickly each month, please use your Explore Learning membership number as the payment reference. Your centre team can provide this for you.

What happens if I change my membership package?

You will need to make sure you amend your monthly payments to Explore. Your centre team will confirm the new monthly fee when you change your package.

Tax Free Childcare FAQs

How do I add Explore Learning as a Childcare Provider on my Tax Free Childcare account?

You will need your Explore Learning centre’s Ofsted registration code and address. Your centre team can provide these for you.

When should I send payments to Explore Learning?

Please set up a standing order for your membership fee on the 1st of each month. It can take a few days to reach us, so sending the payment on the 1st ensures there are no disruptions to your membership.

What information do I need to provide to Explore Learning once my account has been set up?

You’ll need to let us know your Unique Reference Number. This can be found on your Tax Free Childcare account and is unique for each child. We use this number to find your payment each month.

What happens if I change my membership package?

You will need to make sure you amend your monthly payments to Explore. Your centre team will confirm the new monthly fee when you change your package.

Childcare Grant FAQs

How do I link my child to the Student Finance Childcare Grant payment service?

You will require a CCG code to link your child to the Payment Service. Your centre team will be able to provide this for you.

When will I receive payment requests from Explore Learning?

We will request payments every Monday, you just need to log in each week and approve them. It’s important to approve the requests regularly, failure to do so may result in you no longer being eligible for the Student Finance membership.

When will my Direct Debit be taken?

We will collect a Direct Debit from you on the 1st of every month.

Can I change my package?

Yes, you can change your package at any time, your centre team can support you with this.

What happens when my course finishes?

Please get in touch with us to let us know when your course is due to finish so we can explain your options going forward.

Why doesn't my Childcare Grant cover the full membership?

The Childcare Grant can cover up to 85% of childcare costs. Explore will collect 15% of your total membership costs via Direct Debit.

Other FAQs

How many friends can I refer to Explore Learning?

You can refer as many friends as you like through our 'refer a friend' scheme. Simply head to your Member Portal and share. Every time a friend joins Explore Learning on your recommendation, you'll get £25 off your membership the following month.

Am I tied into a contract with you?

At Explore Learning, we offer a monthly membership that you can cancel at any time. You'll need to let us know in writing by the 23rd of the month. If you miss this cut-off you will be required to pay the following month’s membership.

How can I pay for my membership?

We will collect a Direct Debit from you on the 1st of every month.

If my circumstances change, can I adjust my membership?

You can adjust your membership to suit you at any time. If you would like to increase or decrease your lessons, freeze your membership or change your lesson time, you can do this by speaking to your dedicated Explore Learning team.

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