# Bright Heart Education

## Overview
Bright Heart Education is the UK's leading specialist SEN tutoring agency, providing award-winning personalised home and online tuition across London and nationwide. Winners of UK's Tuition Business of the Year 2022 (runners-up 2023, 2024, 2025), Bright Heart specialises in supporting students with special educational needs, those lacking confidence or motivation, and students requiring homeschooling. The agency is distinguished by its heart-based, person-centred approach that prioritises emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress.

## Core Offerings
- Specialist SEN Tutoring (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Anxiety, etc.)
- Home Tutoring (London & Surrey)
- Online Tutoring (Nationwide)
- Homeschooling Packages
- EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) Provision
- Local Authority & Schools Tutoring Services
- Alternative Provision (AP) for Councils
- Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Trial Lessons (Refundable)

## Tutoring Services by Client Type

### For Parents
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/parents/
- Free consultation with qualified education consultant (QTS)
- Carefully matched, experienced tutors
- Trial lesson (refundable if you don't proceed)
- Detailed lesson reports after each session
- Individual Learning Plans with SEMH and SMART academic targets
- Parent portal access for tracking progress
- Home and online options available

### For Schools
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/schools/
- Bespoke tutoring packages for schools
- Small group and one-to-one tuition
- Support for pupils with SEN
- Intervention programmes
- Qualified teacher oversight

### For Councils/Local Authorities
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/councils/
- Alternative Provision (AP) packages
- EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) support
- Part-time or full-time packages
- Qualified education consultant oversight
- Individual Learning Plans
- Detailed reporting and progress tracking
- NTP Tuition Partner (Dec-21 to Aug-24)

## Subject Areas

### English Tutoring
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/english-tuition/
- Reading comprehension
- Creative writing
- Grammar and spelling
- GCSE & A-Level English Literature
- GCSE & A-Level English Language
- Support for dyslexia and reading difficulties

### Maths Tutoring
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/maths-tuition/
- Key Stage 1-4
- GCSE & A-Level Mathematics
- Support for dyscalculia
- Problem-solving and reasoning
- Exam preparation

### Science Tutoring
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/science-tuition/
- Biology: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/biology-tuition/
- Chemistry: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/chemistry-tuition/
- Physics: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/physics-tuition/
- GCSE & A-Level sciences
- Practical and theoretical support

## Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support

### ADHD Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/adhd-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/adhd/
- Structured, focused sessions with regular breaks
- Movement breaks and fidget tools
- Visual aids and hands-on activities
- Positive reinforcement strategies
- Executive function support

### Anxiety Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/anxiety-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/anxiety/
- Calm, reassuring learning environment
- Gradual exposure to challenging topics
- Mindfulness and breathing techniques
- Predictable routines
- Building confidence and self-esteem

### Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/autism-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/autism/
- Visual schedules and clear structure
- Interest-led learning
- Sensory-friendly environment
- Social communication support
- Predictable routines

### Dyslexia Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyslexia-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyslexia/
- Multi-sensory teaching approaches
- Phonics-based interventions
- Assistive technology (text-to-speech, coloured overlays)
- Building reading confidence
- Structured literacy programmes

### Dyscalculia Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyscalculia-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyscalculia/
- Concrete materials and manipulatives
- Visual representations of numbers
- Breaking down concepts into small steps
- Building number sense
- Reducing maths anxiety

### Dyspraxia/DCD Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyspraxia-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dyspraxia/
- Breaking tasks into manageable steps
- Multi-sensory learning
- Organisational support
- Fine and gross motor skill consideration
- Patient, supportive approach

### Dysgraphia Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dysgraphia-tuition/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/dysgraphia/
- Alternative recording methods
- Assistive technology (speech-to-text)
- Reduced writing demands
- Focus on content over handwriting

### Eating Disorders Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/eating-disorders/
- Warm, non-judgemental environment
- Avoiding appearance-related discussion
- Flexible pacing for fatigue
- Building self-esteem
- SEMH support

### Body Dysmorphic Disorder Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/body-dysmorphic-disorder-tuition/
- Compassionate, understanding approach
- Focus on learning, not appearance
- Building self-worth through achievement

### Gender Identity Challenges Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/gender-identity-challenges-tuition/
- Respectful, affirming environment
- Use of preferred name and pronouns
- Safe space for expression
- SEMH support

### General Learning Difficulties Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/general-learning-difficulties-tuition/
- Differentiated learning materials
- Small-step approach
- Frequent reinforcement
- Building on strengths

### Physical Health Challenges Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/physical-health-challenges-tuition/
- Flexible scheduling
- Adapted materials
- Online options for reduced mobility
- Patience and understanding

### Sensory Processing Challenges Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/sensory-processing-challenges-tuition/
- Sensory-friendly environment
- Reduced sensory overload
- Calming strategies
- Adapted materials

### Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) Challenges Tuition
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/social-emotional-mental-health-challenges-tuition/
- Trauma-informed approach
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Building positive relationships
- Therapeutic learning environment

## Homeschooling Support
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/homeschooling/
- Full-time or part-time packages
- Qualified teacher oversight
- Structured curriculum delivery
- Individual Learning Plans
- Progress tracking and reporting
- Flexible scheduling
- Volume discounts available

## Online Tutoring
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/online-tutoring/
- Live, interactive sessions
- Nationwide coverage
- Same quality as in-person tutoring
- Digital whiteboards and resources
- Flexible scheduling
- Safe, secure platform

## The Bright Heart Approach

### Core Philosophy
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/tuition-approach/
- Heart-based, person-centred methodology
- Focus on emotional wellbeing alongside academic progress
- Building rapport and trust with students
- Nurturing confidence and motivation
- Celebrating effort as well as achievement
- Student-centred learning

### Tutor Training
- Exclusive SEN training partnership with nasen (National Association of Special Educational Needs)
- Person-centred training
- Safeguarding training (comprehensive)
- Safer recruitment procedures

### Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- SEMH (Social, Emotional, Mental Health) targets
- SMART academic targets
- Regularly reviewed and updated
- Shared with parents and education consultants

### Quality Assurance
- All tutors met in person before tutoring
- Qualified teacher (QTS) oversight
- Education consultant for each provision
- Detailed lesson reports after each session
- Regular progress reviews
- Refundable trial lessons

## Pricing
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/fees/
- Registration fee: £50 (£60 inc. VAT) – refundable if you don't proceed
- **In-person tuition:**
  - Primary, 11+, KS3, GCSE: from £56.67/hr (£68/hr inc. VAT)
  - A-Level: from £65/hr (£78/hr inc. VAT)
- **Online tuition:**
  - Primary, 11+, KS3, GCSE: from £39.50/hr (£47.40/hr inc. VAT)
  - A-Level: from £45.33/hr (£54.40/hr inc. VAT)
- Rates vary based on tutor experience
- Volume discounts for homeschooling packages

## Awards & Recognition
- UK's Tuition Business of the Year 2022
- Runners-up: National Tutoring Awards 2023, 2024, 2025
- nasen Awards Winner 2020, 2021
- EducationInvestor Awards 2025 (recognised)
- NTP Tuition Partner (December 2021 – August 2024)
- Passed stringent QA reviews as Alternative Provision provider

## Reviews & Ratings
- Google: 4.8 Stars (73 Reviews)
- TutorCruncher: 4.9 Stars (277 Reviews)
- Trustpilot: Excellent ratings
- Client satisfaction:
  - 100% improved in academic results and/or emotional wellbeing
  - 94% improved in academic results
  - 89% improved in emotional wellbeing
  - Very high client satisfaction and recommendation rates

## Team & Expertise
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/team/
- Led by experienced education professionals
- All education consultants are UK-qualified teachers (QTS)
- Former headteacher on leadership team
- Specialist SEN tutors with relevant experience
- Enhanced DBS checked
- Comprehensive safeguarding training

## How It Works
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/how-it-works/
1. Contact Bright Heart (phone, email, or online form)
2. Free consultation with education consultant (QTS)
3. Careful tutor matching based on student needs
4. Registration (£50 fee, refundable if you don't proceed)
5. Trial lesson (1 hour, free if you don't continue)
6. Book lesson package
7. Receive Individual Learning Plan (ILP)
8. Regular tutoring sessions with detailed lesson reports
9. Ongoing oversight from education consultant

## Locations Served
- **In-person tutoring:** Central London, South London, West London, Surrey
- **Online tutoring:** Nationwide across the UK
- Registered address: 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU

## Safeguarding & Policies
- Safeguarding Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/safeguarding-policy/
- Safer Recruitment Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/safer-recruitment-policy/
- Online Tutoring Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/online-tutoring-policy/
- Anti-bullying Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/anti-bullying-policy/
- Attendance Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/attendance-policy/
- Code of Conduct: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/code-of-conduct/
- Code of Ethics for Tutors: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/code-of-ethics-for-tutors/
- Complaints Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/complaints-policy/
- Privacy Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/privacy-policy/
- Cookies Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/cookies-policy/
- Modern Slavery Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/modern-slavery-policy/
- Whistleblowing Policy: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/whistleblowing-policy/
- Terms of Use: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/terms-of-use-policy/

## Accreditations & Memberships
- Corporate Membership: Member of relevant professional bodies
- Training Provider status
- Enhanced DBS checks for all tutors and staff
- Information Commissioner's Office registration: ZA788776
- Company registration: England & Wales 11179043 / OC434055
- VAT number: 370137224

## Resources & Blog
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/blog/
- Topics covered:
  - SEN support strategies
  - Exam preparation tips
  - Homeschooling guidance
  - Mental health support
  - Dyslexia, ADHD, autism resources
  - Parenting tips
  - Educational technology tools

### Sample Blog Topics
- "7 Tips for Exam Preparation Every SEN Parent Should Know"
- "5 Tips for Effective Autism Tutoring"
- "Empowering Your Child with Dyslexia: A Parent's Guide"
- "Empowering Neurodivergent Students with Tech Tools and SEN Apps"
- "5 Ways to Support the Mental Health of a Child with SEN"
- "16 Ways to Help My Child with Dyspraxia"

## Contact Information
- **Phone:** 0208 064 3800
- **Email:** hello@brightheart.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.brightheart.co.uk/
- **Contact Page:** https://www.brightheart.co.uk/contact/
- **Get a Tutor:** https://www.brightheart.co.uk/get-a-tutor/

## Becoming a Tutor
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/tutor-jobs/
- URL: https://www.brightheart.co.uk/why-tutor-with-us/
- Benefits for tutors:
  - nasen SEN training provided
  - Comprehensive safeguarding training
  - Supportive, professional environment
  - Flexible working
  - Rewarding work with SEN students
  - Qualified teacher oversight
  - Competitive rates

## Key Differentiators
- **Specialist SEN Focus:** Leading specialist in SEN tutoring, not a generalist agency
- **Heart-Based Approach:** Emphasis on emotional wellbeing and nurturing confidence, not just grades
- **Qualified Teacher Oversight:** All provisions overseen by QTS-qualified education consultants
- **nasen Partnership:** Exclusive SEN training through National Association of Special Educational Needs
- **Award-Winning:** Multiple national awards for tutoring excellence
- **Proven Results:** High client satisfaction with measurable improvements in academics and wellbeing
- **Safeguarding Excellence:** Comprehensive training, safer recruitment, robust policies
- **Personal Touch:** All tutors met in person, careful matching, trial lessons
- **Individual Learning Plans:** Tailored ILPs with SEMH and academic targets for each student
- **Transparency:** Detailed lesson reports, parent portal, regular updates
- **Flexibility:** Home, online, part-time, full-time options available

## Target Audience
- Parents of children with SEN (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Anxiety, etc.)
- Parents seeking homeschooling support
- Parents of children lacking confidence or motivation
- Schools requiring specialist SEN tutoring
- Local Authorities/Councils needing Alternative Provision (AP)
- Local Authorities/Councils requiring EOTAS packages
- Students with SEMH challenges
- Students requiring exam preparation with SEN support
- Families across London and nationwide (online)

## Educational Levels Covered
- Primary (Years 1-6)
- 11+ Preparation
- Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
- GCSE (Years 10-11)
- A-Level (Years 12-13)
- Common Entrance examinations

## Mission Statement
Bright Heart Education's mission is to transform lives through trusted, nurturing special needs tuition. The agency focuses on each student's unique needs, building rapport and confidence with warmth, delivering both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With a heart-based approach, Bright Heart empowers students to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive environment.

## Featured In
- SEN Magazine
- EPS Supplement (Education and Public Sector)
- Various education industry publications

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