How do you know if tutoring is really working for your child — and how do you find the right tutor in the first place?

In this episode of Parents’ Guide to Tutoring, host Julia Silver is joined by Georgina Green, founder of Green Tutors and a passionate STEM specialist, to explore what effective tutoring actually looks like beyond grades and exam results.

Georgina shares her honest, refreshing perspective on why tutor–student fit matters more than qualifications alone, how personality, learning style and emotional safety shape progress, and why no tutor should ever promise results they can’t control. Together, Julia and Georgina unpack what parents should look for when choosing a tutor, how good tutoring relationships develop over time, and what to do if a match doesn’t feel quite right.

This conversation is especially valuable for parents of secondary-age children, those navigating exam pressure, and families supporting young people with anxiety, school refusal, SEN or alternative pathways. Georgina also discusses supporting students beyond the curriculum — including career exploration, apprenticeships, and non-traditional routes to success — and why comparing your child’s journey to others can do more harm than good.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognise when tutoring is genuinely working

• Why the “right fit” between tutor and student is crucial

• What parents should expect in terms of communication and feedback

• Why grade guarantees are a red flag

• How tutors can support confidence, motivation and long-term purpose — not just exams

• Why there’s more than one way for a child to be successful and happy

A reassuring, insightful episode for parents who want to make thoughtful, informed decisions about tutoring — and feel confident they’re doing the right thing for their child.

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