Meet the team The people who make it happen.
Experienced, compassionate, and genuinely invested in every child we work with. Our team is what makes Tuition Extra different.
A word from our CEO
"Over the past decade, Tuition Extra Group has grown as a centre of excellence, consistently achieving outstanding academic outcomes for the many wonderful students in our care.
Our unique approach combines emotional development and therapy informed learning to harness incredible academic outcomes. We understand that behaviour is communication and value the individual, meeting their needs and understanding their interests and aspirations.
Our great team of professionals is committed to providing caring and structured learning opportunities in which all children and young people can develop academically, socially, emotionally and morally to their full potential.
At Tuition Extra, we think of ourselves as a dedicated family, supportive and nurturing towards our cohort and united in our holistic view of education. This means that every member of staff cares and protects each child and young person as they progress on their unique journey."
Leadership
Ruth Minhall
Group CEO
Ruth founded Tuition Extra and leads the organisation with a clear vision: learning built around every individual child. Her leadership has shaped a team culture of warmth, high standards, and genuine care.
Helen Gardiner
Head of Tuition Services
Helen oversees our Tuition Service, working closely with learners, families and tutors to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive.
Jamie Pickles
Head of Maypole Farm
Jamie leads provision at Maypole Farm, managing the site, the animals, and the vocational learning programmes. His warmth and expertise make Maypole the remarkable place it is.
SEND and Education
Holly Wilkie
SENDCo
Holly leads our SEN provision and is the first point of contact for EHCP-related queries. She brings specialist expertise across a wide range of needs and a genuine passion for inclusion.
Megan Lamb
SENDCo Assistant
Megan supports the SEND team in providing high quality, inclusive and SEND information gathering to support the wider Tuition Extra team.
Dawn Wainwright
Education Lead
Supporting tutors and ensuring the quality assurance of lesson planning, delivery and outcomes.
Wellbeing
Amanda Thompson
Group Thrive Leader
Amanda oversees Thrive practice across the whole organisation, ensuring every team member is trained, supported, and embedding emotionally-informed approaches in their daily work.
Operations & Administration
Busi Moyo
Finance Manager
Busi manages the financial operations of the Tuition Extra Group, ensuring the organisation runs with clarity and integrity.
Mel Taylor
PA to CEO
Mel supports Ruth and the leadership team, keeping communications, scheduling, and operations running smoothly across the organisation.
Scott Banks
Data Manager
Scott oversees data management, supporting compliance, reporting, and the systems that underpin our provision.
Letitia Etherington
Exam Officer
Letitia manages all exam administration at Tuition Extra, including private entries, access arrangements, and exam timetabling.
Penny McDonnell
Referral and Tutor Engagement Officer
Penny manages referrals and tutor engagement, helping to match each young person with the right tutor and ensuring a smooth start to their tuition.
Maddie Springett
Referral and Tutor Engagement Officer
Maddie manages referrals and tutor engagement, helping to match each young person with the right tutor and ensuring a smooth start to their tuition.
Lauren Mander
Receptionist
Lauren is your first point of call regarding any questions relating to Tuition Extra
Jack Carter
Recruitment Officer
Jack supports our recruitment, helping us find talented, caring tutors who share our commitment to providing high-quality, personalised support for every learner.
Andy Quarry
Driver
Andy is TE's driver but can also be found supporting maintenance around our Roper Yard site.
Safeguarding Leadership
Emma Sedgwick
Group Designated Safeguarding and Health & Safety Lead
Emma holds the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety roles, ensuring that every child, staff member and tutor in our service is safe, seen and supported.
Our wider team
Beyond our named team, Tuition Extra is staffed by a dedicated group of tutors, mentors, and specialist practitioners. All are Thrive-trained. All are DBS-checked. All share our values.
Qualified tutors
Subject-specialist and generalist tutors with relevant academic qualifications and teaching experience.
Learning mentors
Mentors who support students' emotional, social and motivational development alongside their learning.
Specialist practitioners
Practitioners with expertise in areas including art therapy, forest school, animal-assisted learning, and more.
Come and talk to us.
Call 01227 935773 or email reception@tuition-extra.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.