UK-Wide Provision

Specialist Alternative Provision, SEN tutoring & mentoring — helping every child thrive

Working alongside schools, SENCOs and specialist professionals, Thrive delivers personalised one-to-one tutoring and mentoring that helps children with SEND, EBSA and SEMH needs engage, progress and thrive.

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What We Offer

SEN Tutoring, Mentoring & School Support

Specialist tutoring and mentoring provision for children and young people — online and face-to-face, across the UK.

SEN & SEND Tutoring

Specialist tutoring for students with Special Educational Needs, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and EHCP provision, delivered with patience and expertise.

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Academic Tutoring

One-to-one and group tutoring sessions tailored to your child's curriculum, building confidence and closing learning gaps across all key stages and subjects.

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Mentoring for Young People

Supporting young people to build resilience, confidence and the tools to succeed in school and in life — including trauma-informed mentoring.

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Schools & Local Authorities

Commissioned tutoring and mentoring programmes including pupil premium support, alternative provision, EHCP and looked after children and care leavers packages.

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Family-Centred Delivery

Provision is commissioned by professionals and delivered around the child — with families involved and supported throughout.

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Online Learning

Fully remote sessions available across the UK — the same high standard of care, wherever your child learns best.

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Who We Work With

Tutoring & SEN support for families, schools and local authorities

We work with families, schools, and local authorities across England to provide the right tutoring and mentoring support for every child and young person.

Families

Flexible tutoring built around your child

  • Catching up after missed learning
  • Building confidence and motivation
  • SEN and additional needs support
  • Exam and test preparation
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Schools

Partnership support for your pupils

  • Targeted intervention programmes
  • Pupil premium support
  • SEN specialist tutoring
  • Mentoring for vulnerable learners
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Local Authorities

Scalable provision across your area

  • EHCP and SEND support
  • Looked after children and care leavers
  • Exclusion & reintegration support
  • Trauma-informed mentoring
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Trusted & Verified

DBS CheckedTutors & mentors DBS checked
Right to Work VerifiedRight-to-work verified before placement
Qualified ProfessionalsTutors & mentors with verified credentials
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UK NationwideOnline & face-to-face across England
Local Authority ApprovedExperienced in commissioned contracts
Why Choose Us

Specialist SEN tutoring & mentoring that makes a real difference

Qualified, DBS-checked tutors and mentors delivering personalised support for children with SEN and additional needs across the UK.

Qualified & Experienced Tutors

All our tutors are fully qualified teachers or specialists with DBS clearance and extensive experience.

Genuinely Personalised

No two students are the same. Every session is tailored to the individual's needs, pace, and learning style.

SEN Specialist Support

Extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of additional needs, delivered with sensitivity.

Flexible & UK-Wide

Online sessions available nationwide, with face-to-face tutoring also available in many areas.

"Since working with Thrive, our son has gone from dreading school to actually enjoying it. The difference in his confidence has been remarkable."

Parent of a Year 5 pupil

"Thrive provided excellent support for one of our most vulnerable pupils. The tutor built a genuine relationship with him and the progress was clear."

SENCO, Primary School, West Midlands

"Professional, responsive and truly child-centred. We have commissioned Thrive across several placements and would not hesitate to recommend them."

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about our tutoring & SEN support

Do you offer SEN tutoring and SEND support? +

Yes. SEN and SEND support is one of our core specialisms. We work with children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and those with EHCPs. All our SEN tutors have extensive experience delivering sensitive, effective support tailored to each child.

Do you work with local authorities? +

Yes. We work with local authorities across England providing commissioned tutoring and mentoring provision. This includes support for looked after children and care leavers, EHCP and SEND pupils, exclusion and reintegration programmes, and trauma-informed mentoring.

Is tutoring available online or face-to-face? +

Both. We offer fully remote online sessions available nationwide across the UK, as well as face-to-face tutoring in many areas of England. All sessions maintain the same high standard of care.

Are your tutors qualified and DBS checked? +

Yes. All Thrive tutors and mentors are qualified professionals. Every member of our team is DBS checked via right-to-work verified, with an enhanced DBS certificate confirmed before placement. We never place unvetted individuals with children or young people. Read more about how we match tutors to children.

Can you support schools with tutoring provision? +

Yes. We work in partnership with primary and secondary schools to deliver targeted intervention, pupil premium support, alternative provision, SEN specialist tutoring and mentoring for vulnerable learners.

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Work With Us

Join the Thrive team

Are you a qualified tutor or mentor passionate about making a difference? We'd love to hear from you.

Become a Tutor

Join our growing team of qualified tutors supporting children with SEN. Now recruiting in Kent, Hampshire and Norfolk.

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Become a Mentor

Use your experience to support and inspire young people. Now recruiting mentors in Hampshire and South Gloucestershire.

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Make an Enquiry

Let's talk about the right support

Whether you're a parent, school, or local authority — we'd love to hear from you. Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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