Home-Based small group tutoring hub

Parents and carers of primary and secondary pupils, often paying monthly.

A fee per pupil per session or a monthly fee, usually charged for after-school and weekend slots. Group sessions earn more per hour than one-to-one.

• Strong subject knowledge
• Patient and clear explaining
• Organising timetables and parents

• Enhanced DBS check, which parents will expect when you work with children
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council permits visiting pupils at your home
• Public liability insurance, and safeguarding policies for children in your home
• Check your local council for any requirements, for example if you plan to teach beyond a small number of hours per week
• Demand is often busiest after school and before exams, so income can vary through the year

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on your subjects, teaching materials and how you set up the room. These are estimates, so list what you need and get insurance quotes before you begin.

Monthly revenue is typically around £400 to £2,000, depending on how many groups you run and what you charge. Demand is often busiest after school and before exams, so income can vary through the year. Treat these figures as estimates.

Check for an enhanced DBS check, which parents will expect, and whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council permits visiting pupils at home. Also look at public liability insurance, safeguarding policies, and any council requirements if you teach more than a few hours weekly.