She knows what she wants to say but it just won't come out right.
We slow the session down and find other ways in, including writing, drawing and visual cues. Getting the answer right matters more than how it arrives.
Speech and language tutoring in maths and English for children aged 4-16.
Helping your child to find their voice25 years of supporting children to build confidence and make lasting progress.
Every tutor is DBS-checked and trained in SEND awareness
100k+ families supported
Award-winning adaptive learning
Every tutor is DBS-checked and trained in SEND awareness
100k+ families supported
Award-winning adaptive learning
Personalised maths and English tutoring for children with speech and language needs
You don't need a diagnosis to start, just a sense that communication is getting in the way of learning. Here's what we typically see:
Struggling to express themselves clearly, whether that's how words sound or how they're put together
Falling behind with reading and writing
Anxious about any situation where they're expected to talk
Understood by you, but not always by others
Frustrated by not being able to get their meaning across
We work with parents who have the same worries
Whatever's brought you here, we've likely sat with a family facing something similar.
He understands everything, but people assume he doesn't because of his speech.
We take our lead from the child in front of us. Our tutors listen and find the right way to interact with your child specifically.
She gets so frustrated when she can't express herself, and then shuts down completely.
We provide time and patience for your child to communicate in their own way, without rushing them.
Other children finish before him, and he notices.
Our sessions aren't a race. Everyone is working on their own content and at their own pace, so there's nothing to compare against.
She knows what she wants to say but it just won't come out right.
We slow the session down and find other ways in, including writing, drawing and visual cues. Getting the answer right matters more than how it arrives.
He understands everything, but people assume he doesn't because of his speech.
We take our lead from the child in front of us. Our tutors listen and find the right way to interact with your child specifically.
She gets so frustrated when she can't express herself, and then shuts down completely.
We provide time and patience for your child to communicate in their own way, without rushing them.
Other children finish before him, and he notices.
Our sessions aren't a race. Everyone is working on their own content and at their own pace, so there's nothing to compare against.
Speech and language tutoring built around how your child learns
Adapted maths and English teaching, starting at your child's true level rather than their year group, giving them the time to go at the pace they need.
Taking the pressure off speaking, modelling language rather than asking your child to copy it
Building a real relationship with their tutor, so speaking starts to feel safe rather than exposing
Clear instructions given in small chunks, directly to your child, reducing noise and distraction
Visual aids used to support understanding and reading development
What our tutoring for children with speech and language needs looks like
Adapted teaching in maths and English, starting at your child's true level, not their year group.
Communication without pressure
There's no expectation to speak a certain way, or at all, before your child is ready. Tutors use whatever route gets your child's meaning across, whether that's spoken, written, typed or visual, so they can focus on the learning itself rather than the performance of talking.
Clear, step-by-step instructions
Instructions are kept short, direct, and free from unnecessary noise or complexity, so your child can process what's being asked without it getting lost. Everything is broken into manageable steps rather than delivered all at once.
Support adapted to your child
Every tutor adjusts to how each child communicates. That might mean more processing time, a different way of asking a question, or simply patience while your child finds their words. Our tuition is shaped around your child, not a fixed method.
How to get started with a SEND tutor
Step 1 of 4
Start with a free trial
See how your child gets on before you decide anything. Your child will try out some maths & English activities. We watch how they respond to a structured, multisensory learning approach and discuss their needs with you. Then recommend a plan to support them best.
Why families trust Explore Learning for speech and language tutoring
Trusted by over 450,000 families since 2001.
16%
of members currently have SEND
4.6
Trustpilot rating out of 5
100%
of tutors DBS-checked
25
years supporting children aged 4-16
SEND aware tutors
All our tutors are trained in SEND awareness and take their lead from how your child communicates.
Truly individual learning
No fixed curriculum or pace. Every plan is shaped around your child and keeps adapting as they do.
Progress you can see
Regular updates through our app show what's been mastered and what's coming next.
Safeguarding
Secure learning environment. Ofsted-registered centres (England). Every tutor DBS-checked and always supported by safeguarding leads.
From parents in the same position
What SEND families have to say about learning with us.
They supported her as a whole child, not just academically, encouraging her to speak up, ask questions and believe in herself. Her teachers have noticed, we've noticed, and most importantly, she knows it.
Explore Learning is very inclusive. My son gets reasonable adjustments for SEND, support when he needs it, and is accepted for who he is while being encouraged to do his best.
My son feels he can be his unique self at Explore Learning and is learning through fun. The staff are amazing.
The systems and staff have allowed her to learn in a non-judgmental environment, and her response and engagement have been really positive.
Reading aloud in class was something he would avoid completely. He can now do it with confidence and process information much more clearly, but the biggest difference has been his confidence and pride in his own progress.
They supported her as a whole child, not just academically, encouraging her to speak up, ask questions and believe in herself. Her teachers have noticed, we've noticed, and most importantly, she knows it.
Explore Learning is very inclusive. My son gets reasonable adjustments for SEND, support when he needs it, and is accepted for who he is while being encouraged to do his best.
My son feels he can be his unique self at Explore Learning and is learning through fun. The staff are amazing.
The systems and staff have allowed her to learn in a non-judgmental environment, and her response and engagement have been really positive.
Reading aloud in class was something he would avoid completely. He can now do it with confidence and process information much more clearly, but the biggest difference has been his confidence and pride in his own progress.
How much does Explore Learning tutoring cost?
Choose the location and number of lessons each week you would like. We also offer 11 Plus, Entrance Exams and GCSE maths tuition.
Speech and language tutoring FAQs
The questions we're asked most by SEND parents, answered honestly.
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