Futurum Education
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions families and schools ask most

Organised by topic — jump to the section most relevant to you, or read through the whole page.

KS3 & GCSE Tutoring

How much does it cost?

£35–£40/hour for 1:1 tutoring, depending on subject and level. See Payment Options for commitment tiers, and each service page for add-ons like homework marking, revision packages and group sessions.

Online or in person?

Online, which removes geographic limits and makes scheduling around school and family life easier — the same live, personal teaching, just delivered by video call.

How often are sessions?

Weekly is standard for ongoing subject tutoring, though this flexes around exam season, revision packages, or one-off masterclasses and summer courses.

My child isn't struggling — is this still useful?

Yes — this is about building genuine confidence and study habits, not just fixing problems. Many families start precisely because things are going fine and they want to keep it that way.

When's the best time to start?

For Year 7 transition specifically, spring or early summer before September. Otherwise, any point in Years 7–9 works — earlier means more time to build strong foundations before GCSEs begin.

Can you support SEND learners?

Yes — genuinely, not as an afterthought. See the SEND, EHCP & Advocacy Support page for the full picture.

SEND & EHCP Advocacy

How much does it cost?

SEND-aware tutoring is priced the same as standard 1:1 tutoring, £35–£40/hour. EHCP Advocacy is priced by package, from £295 — see the SEND, EHCP & Advocacy page for full detail.

Do you attend meetings or reviews with us?

Yes, where it's part of the package — annual review support and tribunal preparation are built around exactly this kind of involvement.

Is this the same as SENDIASS?

No — SENDIASS is a free, statutory service worth using. This sits alongside it, for families wanting more sustained, hands-on support than a stretched general caseworker service can always provide.

My child doesn't have a diagnosis yet — can you still help?

Yes. SEND-aware tutoring and educational guidance don't require a formal diagnosis or EHCP already being in place.

Adult Learners

How much does it cost?

£38/hour for 1:1, priced identically to standard tutoring. Small-group classes in Health & Social Care and Functional Skills are £88/month, cancel anytime.

I haven't studied in years — is that a problem?

No — sessions are built around where you're actually starting from, with the same "progress, as standard" approach used across everything at Futurum.

Can this fit around work or family commitments?

Yes — that's the whole point of 1:1 online sessions over a fixed college class: you choose the pace and timing, not the other way round.

Do I need a particular qualification already to start?

No — whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing grade, sessions are built around your actual starting point and goal.

Payments, Plans & Bursaries

Can I switch plans later?

Yes — get in touch and we'll talk through what makes sense, whether that's moving up to a longer commitment or back to pay-as-you-go.

What if my circumstances change part-way through a commitment plan?

Please contact us as soon as possible. We'll always talk it through directly rather than apply a policy rigidly — genuine hardship is exactly the kind of situation the bursary scheme and instalment options exist for.

Do commitment tiers apply to Group Revision Sessions or Advocacy?

No — those use the instalment structure instead, since they're fixed-length programmes rather than ongoing weekly support. See Payment Options for full detail.