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East Sussex & Essex
Bespoke one-to-one tuition from qualified teachers and subject specialists
There is no one way to learn.
Emerson Tuition gives children and young people bespoke one-to-one lessons, from Primary to GCSE, A-level and entrance exams. Founded in 2021 by Grace Agate-Bacon, a qualified teacher, it now teaches families across East Sussex and Essex.
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our mission
What we set out to do
- See.See the potential in every child, and support them in reaching it through truly bespoke lessons.
- Restore.Restore the innate love of learning that every child is born with.
- Prove.Prove that good grades don’t have to compromise wellbeing.
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Tuition, built around the individual
From building foundations to aiming for the highest grades, our tuition starts with the student: where they are now, what they want to achieve and what will help them get there.
- PrimaryStrong foundations, and how children feel about learning.
- 11+ and entrance examsPurposeful preparation without unnecessary pressure.
- Secondary, GCSE and A-levelMaking what students already know count in the exam.
- Neurodiversity and SENDStarting with the individual, not the label.
- Home educationAcademic expertise alongside your family’s own approach.
- High achieversRoom to go further, with precision and depth.
the founder
A teacher who loved learning, but not always school
Grace graduated from King’s College London and began teaching in 2007. As a child she loved learning but didn’t always love school, with all its pressures and constraints. As a classroom teacher she was always looking for ways to make learning engaging and enjoyable.
A late diagnosis of ADHD gave her an even deeper appreciation of neurodiversity and the many ways children think, learn and experience education. One-to-one teaching gives her the freedom to really know a student and shape every lesson around them.
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Mistakes are useful
Rather than something to fear, mistakes tell us what to teach next. We want students to feel comfortable asking questions, getting things wrong and being themselves, while giving them the structure, challenge and explicit teaching they need to make real progress.
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From the review boards
Our experience with Emerson Tuition has been absolutely fantastic. My son really enjoyed his sessions, and having them in our home really helped. It's the best decision we've made. His confidence has grown so much and has been much happier …
My son had 11+ tutoring with Steve for approximately 18 months. Steve was a calm, reassuring presence and expertly guided my son through all the relevant topics. I appreciated receiving a written report each week. The communication was great and the payments process was easy to navigate.
My daughter wanted a face to face tutor rather than online tuition. Imogen at the Chelmsford branch has been a fantastic Maths tutor for my daughter. She has supported her through her GCSE's by building her confidence, which has grown …
John has been amazing. This is the second time he has helped us, and once again he has made a huge difference. He has really helped my son improve his confidence and understanding of maths. His patience, encouragement, and clear teaching …
We have been using Emerson Tuition for a while now and I must admit that I’m beyond of being impressed with Karen’s( English tutor ) and John’s ( Maths tutor ) approach to teaching on 1:1 basis. They are fully attentive to detail with my …
I homeschool my Son who had been struggling with English. He had no interest in the subject at all. His GCSE’s were coming up and we eventually convinced him to have some tutoring. I contacted Emerson Tuition and they arranged a suitable …
Imogen at the Chelmsford branch has been an absolutely fantastic maths tutor for my daughter. Since working with her, my daughter’s confidence has grown enormously, and she now approaches maths with far more positivity and self-belief. …
Emerson Tuition connects you with highly qualified and experienced teachers. They are professional and always available to answer any questions. …
We home educate our youngest son who is 12 years old. We have weekly English lessons with Karen who is absolutely brilliant. Karen keeps lessons fun, interesting and engaging. She has a lovely, calm manner and she really gets our son and …
My daughter has been working with Emily, who we found through Emerson, for three months and the improvement has been incredible. She went from a Grade 1 to a Grade 6 in that time. Emily is professional, supportive, and truly excellent at what she does. Highly recommended
For the past few months, Grace has been tutoring our son in Maths and English to prepare him for the 11+ exams. During this time, she has developed a superb relationship with our son, due to her encouraging and positive teaching style. … Grace is thoroughly professional and we highly recommend her.
I loved every minute of it and I started off with nothing, no grades, no hope of passing GCSE’s but they turned it all around in just under a year and gave me the most amazing opportunity. I came out of there with a 5 in English AND even …
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where we are
East Sussex and Essex
East Sussex
Grace Agate-Bacon looks after families in East Sussex.
Families within about ten minutes’ drive of Forest Row or East Grinstead, including:
- Forest Row
- East Grinstead
- Ashurst Wood
- Hartfield
- Turners Hill
- Felbridge
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- Upper Hartfield
- Chelwood Gate
- Chelwood Common
- Danehill
- Nutley
- Sharpthorne
- West Hoathly
- Dormansland
- Dormans Park
Essex
Samantha Regan looks after families in Havering and Chelmsford, where Emerson Tuition began.
Families within about ten minutes’ drive of Hornchurch or the centre of Chelmsford, including:
- Hornchurch
- Upminster
- Romford
- Chelmsford
- Great Baddow
- Writtle
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- Elm Park
- Emerson Park
- South Hornchurch
- Corbets Tey
- Gidea Park
- Ardleigh Green
- Harold Wood
- Rush Green
- Becontree Heath
- Moulsham
- Springfield
- Chelmer Village
- Beaulieu Park
- Broomfield
- Widford
- Galleywood
- Sandon
- Howe Green
- Boreham
- Margaretting
- Roxwell
- Chignall St James
Quick answers
What does Emerson Tuition do?
Emerson Tuition provides one-to-one tuition from qualified teachers, exceptional graduates and highly trained teaching assistants, for children and young people from Primary through to GCSEs, A-levels and entrance exams, including the 11+. Lessons are bespoke to each student, with particular experience of neurodivergent and SEND students and of home-educated children.
Where does Emerson Tuition teach?
In East Sussex, Grace Agate-Bacon looks after families within about ten minutes’ drive of Forest Row or East Grinstead, including Forest Row, East Grinstead, Ashurst Wood, Hartfield, Upper Hartfield, Chelwood Gate, Chelwood Common, Danehill, Nutley, Sharpthorne, West Hoathly, Turners Hill, Felbridge, Dormansland and Dormans Park.
In Essex, Samantha Regan looks after families within about ten minutes’ drive of Hornchurch or the centre of Chelmsford, including Hornchurch, Elm Park, Emerson Park, South Hornchurch, Upminster, Corbets Tey, Romford, Gidea Park, Ardleigh Green, Harold Wood, Rush Green, Becontree Heath, Chelmsford, Moulsham, Springfield, Chelmer Village, Beaulieu Park, Great Baddow, Broomfield, Writtle, Widford, Galleywood, Sandon, Howe Green, Boreham, Margaretting, Roxwell and Chignall St James.
Is tuition only for children who are struggling?
No. Some students need to fill gaps or rebuild confidence, others are already achieving highly and want more challenge. We start wherever the student is.
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Talk to us about your child
Tell us a little about your child and what would help. We will talk it through with you and, if tuition is right, find the tutor who suits them.
Make an enquiry or call Grace on 07716 131813 (East Sussex) or Samantha on 07886 812675 (Essex)