Raising standards in tutoring, together
Join the trusted network for professional tutors
Qualified Tutor is the go-to professional community for tutors who care about making a real impact. Whether you’re just starting out or growing a thriving tutoring business, our membership gives you access to expert training, tutoring qualifications, digital credentials, and a supportive network of like-minded educators.
Join the UK’s leading tutoring membership to build your skills, boost your confidence, and grow your tutoring career.
One in three UK secondary students depends on a tutor*—but who can those tutors depend on?
Welcome to Qualified Tutor
We are raising standards and supporting tutors every step of the way
Tutoring is growing fast, yet remains unregulated, leaving parents unsure who to trust. Qualified Tutor solves this by providing essential certification, safeguarding training and CPD for tutors. In an era of increased demand for SEND support, emotionally based school absence (EBSA) solutions, and home education, families need tutors who are professional, safe and up to date. Qualified Tutor helps tutors build credibility through recognised credentials, continuous learning, and safeguarding standards.
By raising the bar for tutoring quality and professionalism, Qualified Tutor ensures families can confidently choose tutors who are skilled, trusted and committed to student success.
Trusted by Tutors: Reviews and Testimonials
A super supportive community for new tutors and established educators.
After almost twenty years in traditional secondary education, I took the leap two years ago into private tutoring. It has been amazing in many ways but until recently I lacked a sense of community, support and shared vision.
Joining Qualified Tutor has been brilliant in that regard. Julia, Odette and the community are so supportive, kind and inspiring and the range of sessions they run are practical, valuable and enjoyable!
A recent ‘Supervision Circle’ session I attended was more useful than any other CPD I’ve had in twenty years of teaching – I highly recommend QT!
Being a tutor can sometimes feel isolating, but this Qualified Tutors community has completely changed that for me. What I love most is the incredible culture of knowledge sharing—everyone is eager to help, exchange ideas, and provide insights that make us all better at what we do. Beyond that, there’s a strong sense of hand-holding and support. Whether you’re struggling with a tough student situation, looking for new strategies, or just need encouragement, there’s always someone ready to lift you up. It’s a space where you feel truly not alone in this journey, which makes all the difference with Julia and Odette making us strive for better! If you’re a tutor looking for a place to grow, learn, and connect with like-minded educators, I highly recommend joining this community!
I can’t imagine my journey as a tutor without this incredible organisation. The support, encouragement, and sense of community it provides are truly invaluable. Having a network of amazing, talented tutors just a click away, along with our weekly conversations that inspire growth and reflection, makes such a difference. The wealth of CPD opportunities available keeps us learning and evolving, and the dedication of those leading the way ensures we always feel valued, safe, and supported. I’m so grateful that QT exists—it’s more than just a platform; it’s a lifeline for tutors like me!
Safe, Skilled and Supported:
Membership that Changes Everything
Qualified Tutor structures its membership benefits around three pillars: Safe, Skilled, and Supported. This framework ensures tutors meet safeguarding standards through enhanced DBS checks, enhance their teaching effectiveness via accredited training and CPD, and thrive within a supportive community offering mentorship, networking, and business resources. Collectively, these pillars uphold professionalism and elevate tutoring standards.
Safe
Tutors must prioritise safeguarding to protect children, build trust, and uphold professional standards in high-quality tutoring services.
Enhanced and Daily DBS
Qualified Tutor offers simple, effective Enhanced DBS checks with optional daily monitoring to ensure tutors meet safeguarding standards every day.
Tutor Certification
Qualified Tutor’s tutor certification builds trust with parents, proving tutors are trained, accredited, and committed to safe, effective learning.
Digital Credentials
Qualified Tutor’s digital credentials showcase tutor training, DailyDBS status and of course our famous Certified Professional Tutor status.
Skilled
Skilled tutors deliver effective, personalised learning, boost student outcomes, and maintain professional standards in quality tutoring services.
Tutor Training and Qualifications
Qualified Tutor’s flagship Foundations of Effective Tutoring course, included in membership, underpins our groundbreaking tutoring qualifications and professional tutor training.
Events for Tutors
Qualified Tutor events offer tutors valuable opportunities for connection, networking, and professional development—building community, sharing expertise, and growing your practice.
Access to Experts
Our expert partnerships offer tutors trusted support in insurance, law, accounting, coaching, and resources—ensuring protection, confidence, and professional growth.
Supported
Supported tutors grow in confidence, improve practice, deliver better results, and build sustainable, professional tutoring careers.
Tutors' Community
Qualified Tutor’s warm, welcoming community brings tutors together through WhatsApp and monthly meet-ups to share support, ideas, and opportunities.
Free Directory
Qualified Tutor’s directory features certified, professional tutors with verified training, safeguarding, and DBS—trusted experts delivering high-quality, personalised tutoring.
Peers and Mentor Feedback
Qualified Tutor’s community connects professional tutors with expert mentors, offering support, collaboration, and development through trusted, high-quality tutor training programmes.
Join Qualified Tutor: Professional Membership for Committed Tutors
Become part of a trusted community with access to live training, safeguarding support, daily DBS checks and recognised certification. Our generous membership helps tutors at all levels grow their skills, build credibility and connect with peers. For one simple monthly fee, unlock expert-led CPD, digital credentials and the support you need to succeed in tutoring.
Independent Tutor
Everything You Need to Thrive- Community: Connect with tutors via vibrant WhatsApp groups for advice, networking, and job opportunities.
- Courses: Access tutor training, workshops, and exclusive discounts on qualifications to enhance your skills.
- Certification: Gain professional recognition, ensuring credibility, compliance, and career growth.
- Discounts: Enjoy exclusive partner offers and events tailored for tutors.
- Events: Attend live online events and access exclusive partner sessions.
- DBS Programme: Get discounted Enhanced DBS checks with daily monitoring and safeguarding guidance.
- Directory: Be listed in the Qualified Tutor Directory to attract clients commission-free.
- Support: Receive regular check-ins from the team for guidance and encouragement.
Tutoring Business
Grow and Develop your Team- All Independent Tutor Benefits: Enjoy community support, training, certification, discounts, events, DBS checks, directory listing, and ongoing support.
- Tutor Training: Enrol your tutors on our exclusive training programme.
- DBS Programme: Your tutors will access our discounted Enhanced DBS checks and enrol on Daily checks keeping your business at the highest level of safety.
- Custom Package: we create a custom dual branded landing page for your tutors to access your training and DBs programme.
Ready to get in touch? Book a free discovery call
Qualified Tutor membership starts with a discovery call with Julia or Odette. It’s a two-way conversation to understand your goals, share how the community works, and decide if it’s a good fit. No pressure, no pitch—just a simple chat to see if we’re the right place for you.
Still not sure if it's for you? Explore our blog and podcast to get a feel for what we're all about.
Love Tutoring Podcast
Professional Tutoring Blog
How to Become a Trusted Tutor: Why CPD, Safeguarding and Certification Are Essential
Families need trusted tutors. Learn how CPD, safeguarding and certification help you become a trusted tutor — and why Qualified Tutor is your essential resource for professional growth.
The 3 Keys to Effective Tutoring: Relationship, Responsiveness and Reflectiveness
Discover the 3 keys to effective tutoring — relationship, responsiveness and reflectiveness. Learn practical strategies from experienced tutors and explore how qualifications, CPD and community help professional tutors succeed. Join Qualified Tutor and take your tutoring career to the next level.
Why Being Part of a Tutor Community Matters: How Connecting with Fellow Tutors Boosts Success, Confidence and Wellbeing
Tutoring can be isolating, especially for online tutors balancing neurodiversity, health or caring responsibilities. Discover why being part of a tutor community matters, how they boost confidence, wellbeing and referrals, and how Qualified Tutor helps make tutoring your powerful Plan A.
How to Become a Tutor: Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Tutors
Discover how to become a tutor with our step-by-step guide. Learn about essential tutor training, safeguarding responsibilities, certification, and how to build a responsible and professional tutoring practice as your ‘Plan A’ career. Join a supportive community and start tutoring with confidence.
Why CPD for Tutors Matters: Boost Outcomes with Inset Training
Discover why CPD is essential for tutors. Learn how the Inset for Tutors programme offers structured, practical and collaborative training to enhance tutoring success.
The National Tutoring Programme: Reflecting on Its Legacy and Lessons
The National Tutoring Programme changed the landscape of education in the UK, delivering over 66 million hours of tutoring. Discover how Qualified Tutor supported tutors, families, and schools, and how we continue to champion professional standards and training as tutoring evolves beyond the NTP.
Tutor Certification and Credentials: How to Build Trust and Stand Out as a Professional Tutor
Looking for tutor certification? Qualified Tutor offers blockchain-verified credentials, professional support, and the QT Quality Mark to help you succeed in your tutoring career.
Because School Isn’t Enough: How Certified Tutors Are Changing the Game
School isn’t enough for every child. Discover how Certified Professional Tutors — trained, vetted, and trusted — are raising standards in tutoring and giving families safer, more personalised support.
How to Become a Tutor in the USA
Discover how to become a tutor in the USA. Learn about tutor qualifications, background checks, home education support, and how Qualified Tutor’s training, Quality Mark, and Certification help you build a trusted, fulfilling tutoring career.
Do I Need Qualifications to Be a Tutor?
Do you need qualifications to become a tutor? In the UK and US, no formal qualifications are required, but training builds trust. Learn how professional certifications, like Qualified Tutor’s Level 3 and pioneering Level 7 programmes, help tutors stand out in a fast-growing industry.
Boundaries, Timekeeping and a Bit of Gaming Time
One of the most important rules in my tutoring practice is the ‘no stress’ rule. It’s non-negotiable—and all the more important in potentially high-pressure situations (we’ve all been there). One such session came up this week. It had all the ingredients for a perfect...
How Qualified Tutor is Making Tutoring Safer – Leading the Way in Safeguarding and Certification
No headteacher would interview a teacher without first checking their DBS and references. Yet, for years, parents hiring independent tutors have had no equivalent safeguarding resources—until now.