Our tutors

Specialist SEN tutoring for ADHD, autism, dyslexia and SEMH

Q: How many tutors does Sunbeam have?

We currently work with tutors across the UK. We deliberately keep the team small so every tutor is interviewed, trained, and quality-approved by our team rather than auto-onboarded.

Q: How is Sunbeam different from larger tutoring platforms?

Most large platforms operate as marketplaces with thousands of self-onboarded tutors and no specialist vetting. Sunbeam is the opposite: a small, hand-picked team of SEN-trained tutors, with a free 20-minute introductory call before booking, and a single point of contact for safeguarding and quality.

Q: Is Sunbeam Education regulated?

Tutoring is not a regulated profession in the UK, but every Sunbeam tutor holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, completes regular safeguarding training, and carries professional indemnity insurance. AP Tutoring Ltd is registered with Companies House (no. 14617626) and complies with UK GDPR – see our Data Protection Policy.

Q: How do I get started?

Use the “Match me with a tutor” button on any page, or book a free 20-minute introductory call. You’ll speak directly with the tutor you’d be working with – not a sales team – before deciding whether to book.

Sunbeam Education is a UK specialist SEN tutoring and coaching service founded by Dr Alex Pagett. We connect families with carefully selected, SEN tutors and coaches who support primary, secondary, A-level and adult learners across England and Wales, online and in selected areas in person.

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What we do

We provide one-to-one tutoring and coaching for students with special educational needs. Sessions run for 60 minutes, online or in person at the student's home, and cover:

Autism Dyslexia SEMH Anxiety ADHD and others

Subject tutoring

At primary, GCSE, A-level, Functional Skills and university level - including English, Maths, the Sciences, Humanities, and Languages.

Skills coaching

For executive function, study skills, organisation, exam preparation, and managing test anxiety.

Specialist support

For EHCPs, EOTAS arrangements, homeschooling, and exam Access Arrangements (we provide lesson evidence; final decisions rest with the school or exam centre).

Who we're a good fit for

We work well with families looking for:

A calm, consistent one-to-one relationship with a specialist tutor

Support for a student with diagnosed or suspected SEN

Tutoring where mainstream approaches have not worked

Help with confidence, organisation, focus, revision or subject gaps

A tutor who understands neurodivergent learning styles

Not the right fit if you need:

Last-minute, single-session exam cramming

Group classes or shared tutoring sessions

The lowest hourly rate available

Our tutors are paid in line with their specialist training. Our minimum is £72/hour — a reflection of the expertise and care that every session involves.

How we select tutors

Tutors are approved for how they actually teach, not job titles alone. We classify them as SEN-trained tutors or Advanced SEN specialists based on experience and assessed competence with neurodivergent learners.

<2%

of applicants join our team

Every tutor goes through:

Written application and CV review

Teaching demonstration

Structured interview with our team

Enhanced DBS check (verified weekly)

Regular safeguarding training

Professional indemnity insurance

Simple payments

Payments are simple and automatic.

Move or cancel

They can be cancelled or rescheduled any time up until 24 hours before the session.

In-person option

Sessions at your home include a £15 travel fee.

Pause any time

Flexibility to stop for up to two weeks and restart when you need.

Introduction

Discuss your needs and goals. It's the perfect opportunity to ask questions. No obligation.

Free

20 minutes

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Block or subscription

Book 5 or more sessions in a block, or keep sessions ongoing. Cancel or reschedule sessions with 24 hours’ notice.

£72-£108

per session (60 min)

One-off session

Try SEN coaching/tutoring first-hand and see if it is the right fit for you.

£80-£120

per session (60 min)

Ready to start learning?

Connect with the perfect tutor for your needs and begin your educational journey today.

Our founder

Dr Alex Pagett is the founder of Sunbeam Education, PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry, and a specialist SEN tutor shaped by both academic experience and lived experience.

12+

years of tutoring and coaching

PhD

University of Edinburgh

SEN

supportive learning approach

A learning space where students feel understood first

Alex was diagnosed with combined-type ADHD as an adult. Growing up, he was often labelled "lazy" or "a daydreamer" in the classroom. Discovering a learning style that suited him changed his relationship with education entirely, and he went on to specialise in Chemistry research before moving full-time into SEN tutoring.

That lived experience shapes how Sunbeam works: a judgement-free environment where neurodivergent students feel recognised, supported, and confident in their ability to learn.

FAQs

Quick answers to common questions

We currently work with tutors across the UK. We deliberately keep the team small so every tutor is interviewed, trained, and quality-approved by our team rather than auto-onboarded.

Most large platforms operate as marketplaces with thousands of self-onboarded tutors and no specialist vetting. Sunbeam is the opposite: a small, hand-picked team of SEN-trained tutors, with a free 20-minute introductory call before booking, and a single point of contact for safeguarding and quality.

Tutoring is not a regulated profession in the UK, but every Sunbeam tutor holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, completes regular safeguarding training, and carries professional indemnity insurance. AP Tutoring Ltd is registered with Companies House (no. 14617626) and complies with UK GDPR – see our Data Protection Policy.

Use the “Match me with a tutor” button on any page, or book a free 20-minute introductory call. You’ll speak directly with the tutor you’d be working with – not a sales team – before deciding whether to book.

Specialist SEN tutoring for ADHD, autism, dyslexia and SEMH