Celebrating Excellence: Winners of the National Tutoring Awards 2025 Announced
The Tutors’ Association is proud to announce the winners and finalists of the National Tutoring Awards 2025, unveiled on Friday, 4th July 2025, at the prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
Now in its fourth year, the National Tutoring Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of tutors, tuition businesses, and partners who are raising standards and transforming lives across the UK and beyond.
Winners were selected by an independent panel of judges based on excellence, impact, innovation, and professionalism across 18 categories — including new additions and returning favourites.
Quote from John Nichols, President of The Tutors’ Association:
“The National Tutoring Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible people and organisations making a real difference in education. Every finalist is a testament to the professionalism, passion, and innovation within the tutoring sector. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and amplify the voice of our profession.”
🏆 2025 Winners and Finalists
Professional Tutor of the Year 2025
- Winner: Julia Crocker
- Finalist: Helen Osmond
SEND Tutor 2025
- Winner: Erin Johns
- Finalist: Rebecca Anne Birch
Primary Tutor 2025
- Winner: David O’Keefe
- Finalists: Adam D’Souza and Danielle Long
Secondary Tutor 2025
- Winner: Caroline Shepherd
- Finalists: Julia Crocker and Lauren Coppell
Post-18 Tutor 2025
- Winner: Paul Grant
- Finalists: Donald Bennett and Joe Miller
Home Education Tutor 2025
- Winner: Praema Stelling
- Finalists: Erin Johns and Kirsty Dickenson
Tuition Business of the Year (<£1m) 2025
- Winner: Minerva Tutors
- Finalist: Manning’s Tutor
Tuition Business of the Year (£1m+) 2025
- Winner: Equal Education
- Finalists: Bright Heart Education and National Learning Group
Online School of the Year 2025
- Winner: Minerva Virtual Academy
- Finalist: Eleven Plus Exams Tuition Limited
Franchise of the Year 2025
- Winner: The Reading Doctor Ltd
- Finalist: Tutor Doctor
Private Tutoring Provider 2025
- Winner: The Profs
- Finalists: Get Smart Tutoring and SENsational Tutors
School Partnership Provider 2025
- Winner: Action Tutoring
- Finalist: SENsational Tutors
Alternative Provision Provider 2025
- Winner: Enjoy Education
- Finalist: Bright Heart Education
Outstanding Team Member in Tuition 2025
- Winner: Lucy Oldershaw
- Finalist: Claire Meadows-Smith
Tuition Partner of the Year 2025
- Winner: Bright Light Education UK LLP
- Finalist: Tutors Who Thrive
Educational Resources for Tuition 2025
- Winner: Atom Learning
- Finalist: Explore Learning
Professional Services for Tuition 2025
- Winner: Tutors Who Thrive
- Finalist: Educave
Technology Tools for Tuition 2025
- Winner: Spires
- Finalist: Lessonspace
🎖️ People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice: Professional Tutor 2025
- Winner: Philip Haynes
- Finalist: Rose Kurian
People’s Choice: Tuition Business 2025
- Winner: PMT Education
- Finalist: Explore Learning
People’s Choice: Tuition Partner 2025
- Winner: Twinkl
- Finalist: Explore Learning
Congratulations to all our winners, finalists, and nominees. Your dedication, innovation, and impact are shaping the future of tutoring across the UK and beyond. The National Tutoring Awards 2025 has once again reminded us of the incredible talent and commitment within our sector — and we’re proud to celebrate you.
We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our sponsors who made this celebration possible — particularly our Platinum Sponsor, Pencil Space, and Gold Sponsors, National Learning Group, SENsational Tutors, and World Education Network.
We look forward to welcoming even more inspiring educators next year. Tickets for the National Tutoring Awards 2026 are now available: Book here.
For further information, interviews, or images, please contact:
Samantha Nichols
Events Manager, The Tutors’ Association
📧 events@thetutorsassociation.org.uk
🌐 www.thetutorsassociation.org.uk