Discover Stepping Out Tutors

Welcome to Stepping Out Tutors, where exceptional online education meets personalised support. Learn about our journey, our commitment to academic excellence, and what makes our approach truly unique.

Our Owner & Co-Founder

Michelle Nixon-Welburn BA (hons) 1st Degree, PGCE MA

Our Mission

My experience as a Headteacher, Curriculum Manager and Tutor from 2003. Online tutor since 2009. Exam board experience via Edexcel, AQA, Eduqas, WJEC, OCR etc. and affiliated with industry requirements, especially as examiner. Trusting in reflective practice to enable improvements and focus learners on their Individual Developmentally Planned Learning Journey. Initiative based educational tools, and creativity embalms conceptual thinking. Holistic Approach: The sensory method of learning is visual, auditory, reading, and kinaesthetic within Kolb's Learning Circle.

My main aim is to provide excellence as I am passionate about education. Having taught for over twenty-three years and seen the lack of professionalism within online businesses acting for parents with high commissions taken from tutors I have endeavoured to supply a different online platform. Tutors and learners are valued as well as parents within a pursuit of academic professionals who offer a service that adheres to all educational principles.

Anywhere, Anytime Learning: To break down geographical and schedule barriers by delivering flexible, high-quality digital education that empowers students to learn on their own terms. Global Accessibility:  We provide borderless access to rigorous academic programs, connecting diverse learners worldwide with the tools they need to succeed in a digital economy. Individual Growth.

To champion student-centric virtual learning by tailoring our digital curriculum to fit each learner's unique pace, style, and personal goals. Empowered Ownership: Thus,  foster an online community where students take active ownership of their education through self-paced guidance and innovative digital resources.

Possessing some combination of all or most of the classic teaching styles. Personal model: Incorporates blended teaching styles that match the best techniques with the appropriate learning scenarios and students in an adaptive format. A teacher will play multiple roles in the classroom. Possessing some combination of all or most of the classic teaching styles. A blend of teaching styles that incorporate facilitator, delegator, demonstrator, and lecturer techniques helps the broadest range of students acquire in-depth knowledge and mastery of a given subject.

With technology in mind, it is imperative that teachers assess their students’ knowledge while they are learning. Knowing how to engage students begins with selecting the teaching style. Knowing how to engage students begins with selecting the teaching style that is right for them. Creatively engaging minds to fulfill hopes for a good future. Digital Excellence: To leverage cutting-edge educational technology and interactive platforms that deepen student engagement and simulate real-world problem solving. Future-Ready Skills: To equip learners with essential digital literacy, critical thinking skills, and technological adaptability required to thrive in the 21st-century workforce.

 

 

 

Our unique approach to tutoring

Stepping Out Tutors was inspired by a desire to provide truly exceptional online education. Our approach is unique because every tutor holds a PGCE & QTS or QTLS  qualification and possesses no less than twelve years of tutoring experience, ensuring a high standard of professional teaching. All tutors have safeguarding certificates and up to date CPD. All examination board expertise: Pearson Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas, Cambridge OCR, Cambridge International Education CIE, Oxford AQA, CCEA.

Guiding principles for student success

Our core belief is that tutors are not a commodity. This is not a business enterprise run by non-qualified tutors. Managerial are not just graduates from a business school they are headteachers and curriculum managers. As far as the supermarket mentality we aspire to be likened to a professionally run school. We are affiliated with an online academy which is a registered school. We do not charge high commissions, ensuring fair compensation for our dedicated educators. We provide individually developmentally planned lessons, tailored to each student's needs. The individual extensive plan for a learning journey this is within our all in package where parents receive a detailed report after every lesson keeping them informed of their child's progress. We take safeguarding seriously and have a safeguarding lead.

 

Our passionate and experienced team

Our tutors bring diverse experience and a deep passion for education. Many have specialised in supporting students with SEN, providing inclusive and effective learning environments. Tutors manage their own bookings, allowing for flexible scheduling. We offer an introductory twenty-minute free session for new students. 

"Stepping Out Tutors has proven grade improvements of an average of four-five grades higher. This personalised and professional online tuition truly makes a difference."

A parent's experience