Tutoring that will inspire a love of learning

 Tutoring Services in South London – Colliers Wood in Merton, Tooting & Earlsfield in Wandsworth

Read what parents and kids say about us…

“I learn much more at G.Y.M than I do in school.”
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“Growing Young Minds has been fantastic for our son. Joanne is wonderful and not only raised his ability but confidence to match!”
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“I only have one word to say – fantastic!”
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We offer a great range of tutoring services, courses and events to support your child to achieve their full potential

Growing Young Minds is based in Colliers Wood in Merton and Tooting & Earlsfield in Wandsworth and offers interactive weekly tuition sessions as well as fun engaging revision courses and competitions.

We have extensive knowledge of the education system and offer advice to parents around entrance exams, secondary schools and Special Educational Needs and also offer screening checks for Dyslexia and Dyscaluclia.

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Revision courses

G.Y.M offers Verbal & Non-Verbal Revision courses and additional test practice sessions for the Wandsworth Test and Private School Entrance Exams. We also offer exam prep sessions that provides children with first hand experience of the 10/11+ exams, alongside direct teaching covering any misconceptions that arise.

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Home Learning Resources

Our Topic Maps are a great tool to inspire your child’s Home Education journey. Themed packs are downloadable and provide fun activities and learning opportunities incorporating English, Maths, Science, History/Geography & Art/Design. The full Maps come with planning as well as printable activities come in two age phases – Primary or Secondary and can be used as a motivating teaching aid which will complement their Home Education.

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Subjects Tuition

We support children from Year 2 in English, Maths and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning. We offer specific prep sessions for anyone aiming to sit the 10/11+, the Wandsworth Test, SATs and GCSE programme; which helps children prepare for their entrance to Secondary School. All our lessons focus on each child’s individual needs and abilities and help to boost their confidence and academic understanding.

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Our ethos

Growing Young Minds believe that education is vital, not just to pass the next exam but to develop skills that we use for the rest of our lives. We foster an inquisitive environment that grows a love of learning that stays with children for years after they leave school.

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Our tutors

We carefully select our teacher to ensure that they can support children using the G.Y.M ethos and have the relevant experience and curriculum understanding to provide the best education for each child. We are proud that all of our tutors are qualified and experienced teachers with up to date DBS checks.

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Our ethos

Growing Young Minds believe that education is vital, not just to pass the next exam but to develop skills that we use for the rest of our lives. We foster an inquisitive environment that grows a love of learning that stays with children for years after they leave school.

G.Y.M tutor classes comprise of small groups, however, all the children are the same age and studying the same topic so we can directly teach each group based on their needs and interests. Even though we work in small groups we teach each child as an individual adapting lessons, resources and teaching styles to suit them, including working with children who have Special Educational Needs and those who are Gifted and Talented.

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Our tutors

We understand that successful education is a partnership between children, parents and teachers.

Therefore, we carefully select our teachers to ensure that they can support children using the G.Y.M ethos and have the relevant experience and curriculum understanding to provide the best education for each child. We are proud that all of our tutors are qualified and experienced teachers with up to date DBS checks.

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Our great tutoring reviews

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Growing Young Minds5.0
Based on 39 reviews
Keith Harding
1 month ago
We just got the SATs results through and we are so pleased - thank you Shomrat, you’re the best
Roy
2 months ago
I want to take the opportunity to thank 'Growing Young Minds' for the excellent tutoring and support given to my daughter. She has grown in confidence in her ability to tackle Maths GCSE, and attributes this to her Tutor Annette's interactive teaching methods. I would have no hesitation in recommending 'Growing Young Minds' to others.
Annanette Olivier
2 months ago
Growing young minds provide a place of learning, where my son was able to improve his grades from fail to pass in a way that was fun and he enjoyed.
Suzie Lecoeur
6 months ago
My daughter has had weekly tuition sessions in numeracy and literacy with Growing Young Minds tuition in Colliers Wood. Her tutor is fantastic, and always delivers engaging learning sessions. My daughter’s achievements in both subjects have greatly improved and importantly her confidence has flourished. Highly recommend!
G D
7 months ago
Our son was very unsure about going to tutoring, but Growing Young Minds have been fantastic. He comes bounding out of his lessons and is much more confident on the concepts that he's learnt. The support they offer is phenomenal, no ask is too large. I love that they offer home learning for back up - or in case they miss a lesson. Really super impressed! Thanks Team!!
Alex Tudor-Hart
7 months ago
They say the proof is in the pudding. Both our daughters attended Growing Minds to prepare them for the 11 plus and Wandsworth Test. Both of them were offered places at all schools we entered for; these included 3 top independant schools, and Graveney Tooting. Growing minds did a brilliant job on helping them both achieve this - could not recommend more.
Gulhan Gulcenboy
7 months ago
We had a really positive experience with the maths lessons. The tutors were reliable, professional and very supportive. My son made a clear improvement in his maths skills over time, but what I appreciated most was their understanding and patience. My son has ADHD, and the teachers were always calm, kind and adaptable to his needs. One of the teachers took the time to learn about my son’s love for dinosaurs and even used dinosaur figures during maths lessons to help keep him engaged and focused. This made a huge difference and showed real care and creativity in their teaching approach. I would definitely recommend them to other parents looking for a trustworthy and understanding maths tutor.
Karol ko
9 months ago
Joanna and her team helped my son, which is currently in year 9, by building his confidence in English. The knowledge from the tuition lessons is directly applicable to his school work providing him a better understanding of the lesson materials and prepares him for any exams.
Sam Redhead
9 months ago
Joanne was excellent with preparing my Year 5/6 child for the Wandsworth Test, making him more relaxed and confident than would have been possible without her help. She eased his mind and explained the VR/ NVR in a way that we just couldn't have done, and had a huge impact on our family's experience of the build up to the test and the test itself. I was particularly impressed with how she seemed to really listen and get to know our child and communicate with him in exactly the right way to build a positive relationship. We are all very grateful and would highly recommend her, particularly if you have an anxious child - although I'm sure she's great whatever their disposition!
Ishaam Ramathoolal
9 months ago
My son moved from South Africa four years ago and was a little behind in both English and Maths. He has been attending Growing Minds for almost a year now, and we’ve seen remarkable progress in his confidence and abilities. The extra tutoring and individual attention have truly made a difference. His school teachers have all commented on how much he has improved. I highly recommend Growing Minds to any parent looking for personalised support and real academic growth. They’ve been outstanding for our son, and we’re incredibly grateful for their dedication.
Maria Chrysostomou
9 months ago
Really happy with the progress my daughters have made.
Dan Roberts
10 months ago
Excellent balance between advancing your child's learning, giving them confidence and creating an enjoyment of the sessions. Both my boys went there until we moved away and would highly recommend
Katie Sadler
10 months ago
My son really enjoyed his tutoring with Joanne and it made a huge difference to how he approached the Wandsworth test. He felt confident going in, and coming out, which was a brilliant result. Thank you!
melissa jones
11 months ago
We’ve been incredibly impressed with Rose, Joanne and the team at Growing Young Minds and the support they’ve provided for our son’s 11+ preparation. Their lessons are engaging, well-structured and tailored perfectly. Not only has our son’s confidence grown, we’ve also seen a dramatic improvement in his understanding and exam technique. The team are patient, encouraging and kind and we would whole heartedly recommend them.
Penelope Blair
12 months ago
Growing young minds has been the most fantastic help to our daughter. She has been doing maths with Rose for over a year and the improvement in her confidence and ability is amazing. Maths is now one of her favourite subjects. GYM has given her the confidence to tackle maths problems that previously she might have given up on. Rose has also made the lessons fun and interesting so tutoring has never felt a chore. Thank you Rose and Joanne
Great tuition place. Joanne and Rose are brilliant. My son loves it. Lessons helped him improve in maths and he is much more confident now. Thank you both.
Natalie Stacey
2 years ago
From the very start Joanne and the team at Growing Young Minds made learning fun and engaging, tailoring lessons to suit our daughter’s individual needs and learning style. We started with group lessons which our daughter loved and then moved onto individual lessons with Shomrat who has a wonderful way of breaking down complex concepts into digestible pieces, making sure our daughter always felt confident and supported in her learning. Since working with Shomrat we’ve seen a noticeable improvement in both our daughter’s academic performance and her enthusiasm for Maths and his methods have made a lasting impact. I highly recommend GYM to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate, and dedicated tutor for their child!
Kate Sweetland
2 years ago
We have been impressed with Growing Young Minds and have seen an improvement in our son's English and Maths ability as a result of his tuition for both subjects over the last year and a bit. The teachers are lovely and Joanne really cares about providing the best service to both parents and the children, and is great at keeping us informed. Would definitely recommend them!
Amanda Thomson
2 years ago
I'm really pleased with the support that Growing Young Minds have given my child in boosting her confidence in maths. Her tutor is lovely and makes the lessons fun and easy to understand, and the home from home learning environment is really relaxed.
Nell Stebbings
2 years ago
My son started with Joanne and her team lacking in a huge amount of confidence in Maths. (Beginning in year 5) He was well below average and this had an impact on his overall confidence in the classroom. When he finished, he achieved Greater Depth in his SATS results, learnt to enjoy maths and no longer panic. I can't recommend the team at Growing Young Minds enough. Thank you!
zoe page
3 years ago
Joanne and her team have been so wonderful, they have nurtured our daughter and have not only been massively instrumental in the development of her education but have also made it a fun and easy experience. Our daughter loved her classes and her teacher and that was hugely important for us. I can’t recommend them enough.
Laura Thompson
3 years ago
My daughter was 8 when I discovered Joanne at GYM and boy am I glad I did! When she first started she couldn't recall 7 + 5 even and would guess the answer. It was upsetting and worrying for me and looking back I think it affected her confidence not only in Maths but just her all round learning experience at school. I was worried too because the curriculum moves so fast so I felt if she didn't get that maths foundation learning in it would just be so difficult for her. Joanne was straight talking about exactly where my daughter was in her maths and how she got on each week. I prefer this instead of not being sure so you know exactly where she stands and what she needs to learn. From just one hour a week and 3 years later, my daughter is not only where she needs to be in maths in school, she says arithmetic is her favourite subject! Joanne's way of explaining maths to her (especially as she didn't get it right in the way the school taught her and the speed the school taught her) is absolutely brilliant. Joanne makes sure the child explains it back to her so they get why and how they got that answer and also revisits any subject again (fractions etc) so it's properly sunk in. Couldn't recommend GYM enough nor thank Joanne enough for giving my child her confidence back too and teaching her maths so it has sunk in forever! Absolute 10 out of 10.
Dan Roberts
3 years ago
Pedagogic expertise and a strong understanding of a child's individual qualities.
Allan Bravo
3 years ago
My children has been part of growing young minds for years. They especially helped my son prepare for the Wandsworth exam and his SATs. Teacher Rose is excellent teacher and very patient. Earlsfield location is also very accessible and easy to go to. If you're looking for tuition to help your child. Growing Young Minds is the best place to go. It helps prepare them for the exams going to secondary school. Highly recommended.
S Naeem
3 years ago
I have been with Growing Young Minds since 2018. All my children have been tutored by them. They are very professional and provide twice yearly parent tutor feedbacks, discussing the progress of each child. Very pleased with their services and have always recommended them to friends.

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