Unlocking Student Success | One-to-One Tutoring with Suited Tutor

Welcome to Education Today, the Suited Tutor podcast where we explore the ideas and innovations shaping modern learning. I’m your host, Jason, and in this episode, we’re diving into a solution that’s helping students thrive academically and personally: one-to-one online tutoring.

Research has shown that one-to-one tutoring can significantly boost student outcomes, with studies pointing to as much as a 67% improvement in attainment compared to traditional classroom learning. With so much pressure on pupils today—from larger class sizes to the mental health challenges many face—tailored tutoring is quickly becoming more than a luxury; it’s becoming a necessity.

To explore this further, I’m joined by Kevin Ramchurn, mathematics tutor and managing director at Suited Tutor, and Sidira Mansour, a student who has experienced firsthand the benefits of personalised tutoring.

Sidira begins by sharing her journey. With ambitions to study medicine, she knew she needed to excel in demanding subjects like biology, chemistry, and psychology. But even in her stronger subjects, she wanted that extra push and motivation to stay ahead. After researching her options, she found Suited Tutor and has been working with them for over two years. For her, one-to-one tutoring didn’t just improve her grades—it made studying more enjoyable, giving her a chance to explore her curiosity and passion in a supportive environment.

Kevin highlights an important point: one-to-one tutoring isn’t just for high-achieving students who want to get ahead. It’s also a lifeline for students with SEN, ADHD, autism, or mental health challenges. Tutors at Suited Tutor receive training to support learners with additional needs, from structuring short, engaging activities for those with shorter attention spans to creating a safe, interactive space where every child feels comfortable. Kevin recalls one powerful example: a student who had been refusing school for months began working with a Suited Tutor online. Over a year and a half, that student built enough confidence to return to mainstream education.

Online tutoring also makes education more affordable and accessible. Without travel costs, lessons are more cost-effective and easier to schedule. Students can learn from the comfort of home, fitting sessions around their college or school schedules. For many, this flexibility means more time to relax and focus, rather than worrying about commuting.

And for families in rural or disadvantaged areas, where class sizes are larger and resources stretched thinner, online tutoring provides access to qualified subject experts that might otherwise be unavailable locally. Kevin notes that in disadvantaged regions, tutoring programs have led to students achieving up to 2.5 times greater improvement than peers in traditional classroom settings—a huge boost in both confidence and results.