Local Tutoring Centre With Its Own Premises

Parents and carers, and sometimes schools buying catch-up or study support.

Monthly fees or termly bookings per pupil, plus intensive courses before exams. Extra tutors let you run more sessions at the same time.

• Teaching or strong subject knowledge
• Managing and recruiting tutors
• Marketing to local families
• Basic bookkeeping

• Check planning use class and permitted use for the premises with your council and landlord
• Budget for the rent deposit, legal fees for the lease, and fit-out costs such as furniture, flooring, signage and IT
• Fire safety, risk assessments and accessibility for the premises
• Enhanced DBS checks for all staff and a clear safeguarding policy
• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance once you hire staff
• Rent and tutor costs are fixed while pupil numbers can rise and fall with the school year
• Check the rules on tutors' employment status and pay, including the minimum wage

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the rent deposit, legal fees for the lease, and fit-out such as furniture, flooring, signage and IT. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own premises.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on pupil numbers and pricing. Rent and tutor costs are fixed while pupil numbers can rise and fall with the school year, so these are estimates to plan carefully around.

Check the planning use class and permitted use with your council and landlord, plus fire safety, risk assessments and accessibility. Also check enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding policy, insurance, and the rules on tutors' employment status and minimum wage.