Experienced London-based English tutor, arts writer, and award-winning children's author (The Children's Bookshow 2009-19). Offering high-level, bespoke tuition for 11+ and GCSE English Language and L

My daughter had to change schools in Year 10, and therefore English exam boards, and Clare has been wonderful helping her catch up on everything she missed. My daughter found the lessons interesting and fun and really enjoyed her time with Clare. She’s absolutely the first person we’ll call if we need any more help in English!

We couldn't be happier with the tutoring our son received from Clare. He came to her lacking confidence in English Literature, but her lessons made a real difference — particularly in how he approaches structuring his answers.

Clare has a brilliant way of breaking down plays and texts into manageable sections, making even the more complex works feel accessible. She introduced him to a range of writing techniques that he was able to apply directly in his GCSE exams, and we genuinely believe her guidance was reflected in his results.

What stood out most was how she tailored each session to where he was struggling, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. He left every lesson with more clarity and, just as importantly, more confidence.

We'd highly recommend Clare to any parent looking for an English Literature tutor who really knows her subject and knows how to get the best out of her students.

Dear Clare,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and support with Elaine’s English preparation.

Your guidance, particularly with her writing, has made such a positive difference. You always encouraged Elaine to be imaginative and creative in her writing, and helped her develop the confidence to express her own ideas. I especially appreciated how you encouraged her to combine her knowledge and her love of music in her writing, which really helped her develop a unique style and enjoy the process more.

With your support and encouragement, Elaine received offers for 2024 entry from St Paul’s Girls’ School, Tiffin Girls’ School, and Lady Eleanor Holles School. We are incredibly grateful for everything you have done to help her achieve this.

Thank you again for your dedication, patience, and encouragement throughout the journey.

Best wishes,

Ying (Elaine’s mum)

Clare has been a wonderful support for my son to prepare for his IGCSE. She perfectly understood his needs and gave him all the confidence he was missing. She is a really good teacher: professional, reliable, and extremely friendly. I highly recommend her.

Clare is an incredibly talented writer and tutor, and really brings out genuine interest, and a balance between technical writing skill and creativity in students. She is kind, trustworthy, and highly experienced, and I would not hesitate to recommend her.