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Thrive Together Tutoring

Thrive Together Tutoring

5.0(10 reviews)See reviews ↓·Portsmouth

About the company

Thrive Together Tutoring is run by Sam Carter, a qualified teacher with over 18 years' experience, based in Portsmouth, England. Tuition is delivered as tailored online learning for primary-aged children, offered in small supportive groups as well as 1:1 sessions.

The focus is on maths, reading and English, including preparation for Year 6 SATs.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Children who had grown to dread mathematics or English lessons are the focus of the accounts left for Thrive Together Tutoring in Portsmouth. Sam, the tutor named throughout the feedback, is repeatedly described as patient and encouraging, and reviewers say that her approach has helped pupils rebuild self-belief and begin to enjoy subjects they had previously found difficult. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is how carefully the work is tailored to each learner, including children with ADHD who struggle to sit still and concentrate, with one parent recalling that Sam took time during preparation to check the material would be accessible.

Families mention communication before and between sessions, with questions answered readily, and praise applies to both shared and individual lessons held online and in person. Reviewers describe progress as swift, noting that children have gained confidence, consistency and strategies to support their learning within weeks. One account recalls a son rating Sam eleven out of ten, while another says a Year 6 daughter now counts maths as her favourite subject. The warm, approachable attitude and genuine care for pupils shine through, with children eager to attend and keen to share completed work afterwards.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Danielle Simper30 September 2025

Sam has been tutoring our daughter for several weeks now in both group and one to one sessions. We have noticed a big difference in how our daughter approaches her learning, she is much more confident and uses strategies to support her learning. Sam is truly excellent and we cannot thank her enough!

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TJW9429 September 2025

my son has ADHD, which makes it difficult for him to sit still , concentrate and put the confidence into his schooling. he has been struggling with maths at a lower-than-average level in school and i found sam and immediately she understood me and what my child needed For the past three weeks, he has been having group tutoring sessions with Sam, and he is already eager to get on zoom and learn . He really enjoys his time with her which is a great change from the norm. Sam is amazing. She truly understood the assignment with my son taking the time to get to know him and his habits , hobbies and then incorporating those into her lessons. This approach has made a big difference—she encourages him to enjoy maths rather than feel overwhelmed by it. You can really see that Sam has a passion for teaching and supporting children, and that shines through in the way she works with my son. I already see an improvement in his attitude to learning, and I feel confident that as the weeks go on, his confidence will continue to grow with Sam’s support. I would highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a patient, understanding, and passionate tutor.

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Vishal Patel24 April 2025
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Kerry Furnell4 February 2025

Sam is an amazing tutor to my daughter. She was struggling at school and she lacked in confidence in her maths lessons. Since starting tutoring she has not only gained her confidence back but she has also started enjoying her lessons and that's all thanks to Sam. My daughter is so happy after every tutor session and comes running to show me all the work she has completed and that makes me a very proud parent. Sam always has time for her pupils and if my daughter ever needs support with her work she knows she can always contact her. So glad we started the tutoring journey and I know this has already benefited my daughter and I can't wait to watch her progress and gain even more confidence in her work.

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Georgina Barker4 February 2025

My daughter Year 6 has been struggling with Maths for some time. Sam met with both of us online before we signed up for the course and my daughter said immediately afterwards that she wanted to do it. Sam communicated so well in the lead up to the sessions and even checked in when doing her preparation to make sure the content was accessible which we really appreciated. She had her first lesson this evening and said Maths is now her favourite subject. An incredible turn around in just one lesson. So far we have had a fantastic experience and can thoroughly recommend Sam to anyone.

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Sam Griffin4 February 2025

My daughter’s been having maths tutoring with Sam for around 12 weeks and she loves it Sam is so approachable, happy to help and always there to support and answer any questions we both may have. My daughter has thrived in such a short space of time and her confidence has grown massively, and she’s starting to enjoy maths because of Sam. I can’t recommend Sam enough she’s a brilliant tutor who always put the child needs first and adapts the learning accordingly Thank you Sam

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Holly Crook4 February 2025

cannot express enough how grateful we are to have found Sam as a maths tutor for our daughter. Initially, she struggled with confidence and often dreaded math classes. However, Sam's patient and encouraging approach has been nothing short of transformative. From the very first session, Sam created a safe and welcoming environment where our child felt comfortable to express their thoughts and questions. Her ability to break down complex concepts into manageable and relatable ideas has made learning enjoyable and engaging. It's clear that Sam truly cares about her students and goes above and beyond to ensure they understand the material. Thanks to Sam's guidance, our child's attitude towards math has completely changed. What was once a source of anxiety and insecurity has turned into a subject they genuinely like and look forward to exploring. The improvement in their skills is evident, but more importantly, their confidence has soared. We wholeheartedly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a dedicated and compassionate tutor. Her impact on our child's academic journey will make a dramatic Impact and we are so thankful that we found her and for her support!

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5Thrive Together Tutoring (this page)★ 5,010No
Contact
www.thrivetogethertutoring.co.ukDrayton Park, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 1PR
Working hours
Monday09:00–18:00
Tuesday09:00–18:00
Wednesday09:00–18:00
Thursday09:00–18:00
Friday09:00–18:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed