How to track your child's progress with a tutor

Agree a specific goal with the tutor at the start, ask for a short update after every few lessons, and compare against school work and test results. Look for growing confidence and completed homework as well as marks.

Start with a goal

Pick something concrete: a topic to master, a target grade, or confidence with homework. A goal gives you something to measure against.

Ask for regular updates

A short note every few lessons is enough: what was covered, what is improving, what to practise.

Look at the evidence

Homework getting done with less struggle.
Better results in class tests.
Your child asking questions rather than avoiding the subject.

Talk to your child

Ask what they find easier now. How they feel about the subject is often the earliest sign.

Act if it is not working

Give it a fair few weeks, then ask the tutor to adjust the approach. If nothing changes, a different tutor may be a better fit.

Frequently asked questions

How long before I see results?

Confidence often improves within a few weeks. Grades usually take longer and depend on the starting point and how often lessons happen.

What should I ask the tutor?

Ask what was covered, what your child found hard, and what to practise before the next lesson.

What if there is no progress?

Raise it with the tutor, adjust the plan, and if it still is not working consider a different tutor.

Find the right tutor for your child

Book a short video call with someone who has done it. Find a helper on Wizelp.