How It Works Portsmouth

OUR PORTSMOUTH TUITION CENTRE

That’s why we take time to build secure foundations to help each child progress.

We offer

A FREE Assessment
Qualified and experienced teachers with the passion to meet your child’s needs
A detailed individual lesson, planned weekly
One-to-one tuition in a small group setting
Motivational rewards and the chance to excel
A choice of tuition times to fit in with other commitments
An OFSTED registered childcare centre for peace of mind
Homework help

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Session Times

Daytime

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri
9:30 – 10:30	9:30 – 10:30	9:30 – 10:30	9:30 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30
11:45 – 12:45	11:45 – 12:45	11:45 – 12:45	11:45 – 12:45

After School & Saturdays

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
3.55-5.15	3.55-5.15	3.55-5.15	3.55-5.15		9-10.20
5.25-6.45	5.25-6.45	5.25-6.45	5.25-6.45		10.30-11.50

Meet the Tutors

David Byrne

David is the Centre Manager at I Love to Learn Portsmouth and has been part of the team since 2017. A qualified primary teacher and CELTA-certified English language teacher, David brings a strong mix of classroom experience, subject knowledge, and adaptability. He tutors students of all ages and abilities — from primary, to 11+ candidates, to those tackling secondary school maths — and has a particular strength in higher level GCSE maths. David leads the centre with energy, organisation, and a clear focus on helping every child make real progress. He’s a valued and longstanding member of the team. Outside of tutoring, David supports Liverpool Football Club and enjoys walking, cooking, and running escape rooms.

Maxine Burch

Maxine is a kind, experienced teacher who brings a calm and thoughtful approach to every tutoring session. With a wealth of experience both in UK classrooms and abroad—including teaching in Australia—she has supported children across the full primary age range. Maxine is known for her careful planning and close attention to each child’s progress, helping students build both skills and confidence. She now enjoys tutoring at I Love to Learn, where her dedication and care make a real difference. Outside of teaching, Maxine enjoys gardening, salsa, the theatre and looking after her pet rabbits.

Izzy Scales

Izzy is a talented and engaging tutor who has been part of I Love to Learn since our early years. After a break to raise her family, we were delighted to welcome her back—her calm, intelligent approach and deep understanding of how children learn make her a highly valued member of our team. Izzy teaches maths and English with clarity, warmth, and a great sense of balance—she knows just when to step in with support or challenge. Offering daytime tuition as well as after school, her sessions leave children feeling confident, capable, and eager to keep learning.

Cindy Wellings

Cindy is a kind and experienced tutor with over 10 years of teaching at secondary school level. She has led her own department and taught English, Media, Creative iMedia and ICT. Now tutoring at I Love To Learn, Cindy enjoys providing personalised support to help her students make strong progress. She is known for her thorough planning, dedication, and enthusiastic approach. Outside of teaching, Cindy loves going to the cinema and the theatre, spending time with her loved ones, and keeping up her passion of dance.

Stephanie Bailey-Green

Steph is a dedicated and highly skilled tutor with extensive experience in education, including particular expertise in Early Years. She has a strong understanding of child development and the foundations of early learning, enabling her to create engaging, structured sessions. Now tutoring at I Love To Learn, Steph is recognised for her calm, nurturing approach, clear communication, and high expectations, ensuring that every child feels supported, motivated, and able to thrive. In her spare time, Steph enjoys practising pilates, walking her Jack Russell and looking after her grandaughter.

Moh Aziz Ahmed

Punctual and hard-working, Moh has a strong subject knowledge, and is particularly skilled in Key Stage 3 and GCSE Mathematics, where he demonstrates confidence, accuracy and clear explanations. He approaches his work with professionalism and consistency, making him a valuable addition to the team. Moh loves sport, including football (he is a keen Manchester United fan), cricket and badminton. He is a family man, with three children who are his world, and he enjoys gardening in the summer!

We offer a FREE educational assessment. We assess your child’s ability, so that we may provide you with honest feedback about strengths as well as areas of concern. During feedback, we will also explain our tuition methods to you. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to meet us, see how much we also love to learn, and ask any questions before deciding whether to enrol your child.

Our tutoring consists of one-to-one tuition in a small group with a qualified teacher. They will explain the work to your child (and not just plough through worksheets). They will give your child some work that they can do to help their confidence grow.

In addition, we provide dyslexia tuition which aims to support children struggling with reading and spelling. We also understand that the Common Entrance exam process can be daunting for learners and their parents alike. Information about your child’s current attainment, gleaned from the assessment process, is used to design a programme that will improve your child’s exam success. We want to assure you of our excellent record in this area. Please contact us today for a free assessment.

Registered with OFSTED

Tuition with peace of mind I Love to Learn is registered with the OFSTED ( No. EY2807143), and adhere to strict regulations with regard to the recruitment and vetting of staff. This will provide you with peace of mind when you send your child for Maths tuition, 11 Plus tutoring, or extra lessons in literacy skills as your child will receive the best possible teaching from experienced, qualified teachers. An additional benefit of choosing us is that you can pay for our services with childcare vouchers and wftc.