Small group tuition centre

Parents who want regular structured help for their children, often paying monthly.

Monthly or termly fees per pupil. Group sizes let you earn more per hour than one-to-one lessons, and you can add tutors as you fill the timetable.

• Teaching groups and keeping pupils engaged
• Organising timetables and parent communication
• Managing and paying other tutors if you grow

• Safeguarding duties: enhanced DBS checks, clear policies and registers; check what applies to your setup
• Public liability insurance and, if you hire staff, employer's liability insurance
• Check with your council about premises use, fire safety and whether any registration applies
• Rent is a fixed cost, so start with hourly room hire before committing to a lease
• Results depend on filling classes, so numbers can be uneven at first

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on the room you hire, materials and insurance. These are estimates. Starting with hourly room hire before committing to a lease can keep early costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on how many classes you fill and your pricing. Numbers can be uneven at first, so treat these figures as estimates and plan for slower early months.

Check safeguarding duties, including enhanced DBS checks, clear policies and registers. Also check public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance if you hire staff, plus premises use, fire safety and any registration with your council.