Primary school
English, maths, phonics, reading, writing and SATs preparation.
Personal tuition for children aged 5–18.
Our team offers one-to-one tuition across primary, secondary, GCSE and A-level subjects, including for children with additional learning needs. Tuition is available in person across the area and online.
In personManchester, Stockport, Trafford and East Cheshire
OnlineTuition wherever you are
One-to-one tuitionPersonal attention for every student
What we offer
Support for every stage of learning
From first steps in reading and maths to GCSEs, A-levels and entrance exams, we work with families to find the right kind of support.
Secondary school
Subject tuition across KS3, GCSE and A-level, tailored to each student’s goals.
Confidence and learning skills
Patient support to build confidence, concentration and greater independence in learning.
SEND support
One-to-one tuition shaped around children with additional learning needs.
Our story
Where did it all begin?
Parent Concern was originally founded by Sara Murawa to provide advice and support to parents of children with SEND and learning differences.
As word spread, parents began asking Sara to tutor their children. At one point, Sara was providing one-to-one tuition to 20 children.
Then came COVID, and demand for tuition grew rapidly. Today, Sara leads a team of over 20 tutors, working together to support children with a wide range of abilities and learning needs, including neurodivergent learners.
What began as a service offering advice and guidance to parents has grown into a dedicated tuition team, helping children develop their confidence, reach their potential and enjoy learning.
More about SaraThe team Sara has brought together
Individual strengths, shared care
Sara takes time to understand your child’s needs and find a tutor who is a good fit. She considers the subject, the tutor’s experience and the support that will help your child feel comfortable learning.
Our tutors work across Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and East Cheshire and further afield. We value consistency and lasting relationships, giving children space to build trust, confidence and knowledge.
Meet the teamHow it works
A simple, supportive process
Get in touch
Tell Sara what kind of support you’re looking for.
Talk through your needs
We discuss your child’s goals and what matters most to your family.
Find the right tutor
We match your child with a tutor and agree a way forward.
Grow together
Tuition adapts as confidence and skills develop.
Our ethos
More than exam results
We want every child to feel more confident in their ability to learn. Our tutors work with individual strengths, provide encouragement and offer the right level of challenge so that progress feels possible.
For the child who has stopped putting their hand up, growing confidence can make all the difference.
Individual strengths
Support shaped around each learner.
A dedicated team
Personal attention from caring, experienced tutors who are invested in your child’s progress.
Steady progress
Space to build skills and confidence over time.
Subjects we teach
From early learning to A-levels
Our tutors cover a broad range of academic subjects and specialist support. Availability and the right match can be discussed when you get in touch.
Primary and entrance exams
English · Maths · Reading · Phonics · Writing · SATs · 11+ · Independent school entrance exams
Secondary and beyond
Maths · Further Maths · English · Sciences · History · Politics · French · Media Studies · Computer Science · Religious Studies · Citizenship · Sociology
Specialist and creative
Dyslexia assessment and tuition · Speech and language support · English as a Foreign Language · Singing · Guitar
The needs we support
Every learner is different
We work with children of all abilities, taking time to understand their individual strengths, needs and ways of learning.
Understanding SEND
Children with SEND may need additional support with learning, communication or taking part in everyday school life. Some children need extra help with reading, writing or understanding new ideas; others may need support with concentration, social interaction or physical access to learning.
Our approach starts with understanding your child as an individual.
What is an EHCP?
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) sets out a child or young person’s education, health and social care needs, the outcomes they are working towards and the support required.
It is for those who need more support than is usually available through SEN support at school.
EOTAS tuition
We also provide tuition as part of EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than at School) arrangements, working with local authorities, schools, parents and SENCOs to support each child’s individual learning needs.
Some of the needs we support
- Autism (ASD) and ADHD
- Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia
- Speech and language difficulties
- Anxiety and confidence
- Concentration and communication
- Developmental delay
- Support with individual learning targets
- Additional help at school
- Adopted children and their families
Whether or not your child has an EHCP, we’ll talk through their needs and any support already in place before recommending a tutor. If they have a plan, you can share the relevant information to help us understand their learning priorities.
What parents say
“He thought a lot of you Sara and you’ve been in his life a long time – since Year 3. To get a child with near borderline learning disability, dyslexia (or equivalent), dyspraxia and ADHD successfully through his English Language to a grade 4 is amazing.”
— Parent
Let’s talk about how we can help
In-person tuition across Manchester, Stockport, Trafford and East Cheshire, and online support.