Forest 1st Tutoring was founded by Nicola Collings, a passionate primary school teacher with over 30 years of experience in schools, university teaching, and private tutoring. Nicola envisioned the kind of tuition business she would want to work for—one built on respect, personalised learning, integrity, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. These values are at the heart of everything we do, enabling our tutors to bring out the best in every student.

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Our team includes tutors, teaching assistants, and mentors with diverse backgrounds and interests. Many balance their work with us alongside other professional and personal pursuits, and their family, enriching our community with a wide range of skills and perspectives.