Tutoring resources for UK educators


At TeacherActive, we’re committed to equipping our tutors with the best tools and resources to deliver meaningful, high-quality tuition. Whether you're working one-to-one, supporting SEND learners, or delivering catch-up interventions, these trusted platforms offer curriculum-aligned, tutor-ready resources to support planning, delivery and differentiation.

In addition to these external tools, all TeacherActive tutors have access to My-Progression, our bespoke CPD platform. My-Progression provides practical training videos, lesson planning tips and downloadable certificates to help you develop professionally while enhancing your impact with pupils.

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Oak National Academy

Oak National Academy is a Department for Education-backed online classroom offering free, high-quality resources mapped to the national curriculum. It’s an ideal platform for tutors delivering structured tuition—whether face-to-face or remotely.

With a library of thousands of video lessons, interactive quizzes, and downloadable worksheets, tutors can quickly build personalised learning journeys for pupils working below Age-Related Expectations (ARE), transitioning back into school, or requiring alternative provision.

Key features for tutors:

  • Curriculum-aligned content for EYFS to Post-16 across core and foundation subjects
  • SEND-specific content, developed with specialist settings in mind
  • Fully resourced lesson sequences designed by qualified teachers
  • Optional quizzes and assessments to track understanding
  • Lessons designed for independent or supported learning, ideal for online delivery or home tuition
     

🔗 Visit Oak National Academy

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BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize is one of the most trusted free learning platforms in the UK, offering curriculum-aligned content for KS1 through to GCSE. It’s ideal for tutors supporting pupils across a range of subjects and key stages.

The platform includes:

  • Concise explanations of key topics in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and more
  • Interactive quizzes, videos and animations to reinforce learning
  • Tailored content for England and Wales
  • Suitable for independent learning, revision or tutor-guided sessions

BBC Bitesize is especially useful for catch-up tuition, homework support and reinforcing classroom learning with accessible, engaging content.
 

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Twinkl for Tutors

Twinkl is one of the UK’s leading education resource publishers, with a vast catalogue of downloadable content tailored for tutors, teachers, and SEND professionals. Their platform is especially useful for tutors supporting varied academic levels and learning styles.

Key features for tutors:

  • Printable and digital resources for EYFS, KS1, KS2, and KS3, with some KS4 materials
  • SEND and EAL support packs, including visuals, social stories, and sensory resources
  • Topic-specific packs for targeted intervention in Phonics, Reading, Writing, Maths, Science and more
  • Tutor tools including diagnostic assessments, learning plans, and recording templates
  • Materials for life skills, social-emotional learning, and independent living (ideal for Post-16 learners or EHCP plans)
  • Interactive whiteboard tools and presentation slides for remote or group delivery
 

🔗 Explore Twinkl's Tutor Resources

🔗 Twinkl Online Tutoring Packs

🔗 SEND Support Tools

My-Progression: Free CPD for tuition professionals

 

Great tuition starts with great professional development. That’s why My-Progression, our free CPD platform on YouTube, is open to all tutors looking to sharpen their skills and grow in confidence.

Whether you're supporting pupils one-to-one, delivering catch-up sessions, or working with learners with additional needs, My-Progression offers practical, tutor-focused training. From lesson planning and behaviour strategies to differentiation and safeguarding, every video is designed to support effective, impactful teaching.

Explore our dedicated Tuition Playlist, packed with CPD content tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of tuition.

Delivering high-impact tuition

 

Effective tuition is focused, purposeful and outcomes-driven. This section explores how to plan and deliver impactful sessions that target learning gaps, build confidence and accelerate progress for every pupil.

 

Personalised teaching for diverse learners

 

Tutors play a vital role in adapting learning to meet individual needs. This section focuses on practical strategies to support pupils with SEND, EAL, and varying ability levels, helping you deliver sessions that are inclusive, responsive and effective for every learner.

 

Supporting progress and engagement

 

Keeping pupils motivated and involved is key to effective tuition. This section offers practical advice to help you build engagement, encourage participation and promote independent learning, so your students make meaningful and sustained progress.