Graham
Private Tutor in Maidstone
My Summary
About Me
Hello, I'm Graham Richards, a former SEND Headteacher and experienced educational leader with almost two decades of experience supporting children and young people across a wide range of educational settings.
I am the Director of Richards Specialist Education Ltd, providing specialist SEND intervention, EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School) provision, educational reintegration support and educational consultancy services.
I am passionate about helping children and young people who may be struggling to engage with education, whether due to SEND, anxiety, school attendance difficulties or other barriers. My approach is built on positive relationships, understanding individual needs and creating personalised pathways that support long-term success.
I believe every child deserves to feel safe, understood and valued. Sometimes education needs to look different before progress can happen.
Children must have trust in have fun and learn. I bring a range of resources, humour and a variety of formal and informal assessment to track progress.
Let's have a conversation if you have a child who benefits from: patience, care, an active listener, empathy (not sympathy), a variety of strategies to engage, alongside humour.
My Experience
With over 18 years of experience in education, including senior leadership and Headship within specialist SEND settings, I am passionate about helping children and young people achieve their potential through personalised, nurturing and engaging learning experiences.
Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, communication needs, learning disabilities and anxiety-related barriers to education. I understand that every learner is unique and requires an approach tailored to their individual strengths, interests and goals.
As a qualified teacher and experienced school leader, I bring a wealth of knowledge in curriculum design, behaviour support, engagement strategies and SEND provision. My approach focuses on building positive relationships, developing confidence and creating a supportive learning environment where young people feel safe, understood and able to succeed.
I am also experienced in supporting learners accessing Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) packages commissioned by Local Authorities. I work collaboratively with families, education teams and professionals to provide flexible, high-quality educational support that meets individual needs and helps learners re-engage with education.
Alongside tutoring, I also provide educational consultancy to parents, schools and specialist settings in the areas of SEND, inclusion, safeguarding, leadership and school improvement. Maintaining direct work with children and young people ensures my practice remains current, relevant and firmly rooted in the realities faced by learners and families today.
My aim is always to help young people develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to thrive, both academically and personally.
My Qualifications
GCSEs
A Levels
BA Hons (2:1) Drama
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) English with Drama (11-19)
National Professional Qualification for Middle Leaders (NPQML - focus on curriculum)
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL - focus on assessment)
National Professional Qualification for Head Teachers (NPQH - focus on school leadership)
National Professional Qualification for Executive Leaders (NPQEL - currently studying)
Regularly updated continuous professional development (CPD)
First Aid - St John ambulance
Allergy and anaphylaxis kit training course (KITT)
Designated Safeguarding Lead Refresher (DSLR) Training - KCC (Education people)
Annual certificates in safeguarding (KCSIE) and the PREVENT duty
My Availability
Monday - Friday all year. Available during school holidays on arrangement - children need consistency, and the school holidays are detriment to retaining knowledge! Dependent on location, tutoring is either in the home or local community in between the hours of 9.15 - 2.45 or 4pm - 6pm.
My Fees
- Tutoring from £100.00 per hour
100 per hour. Multiple sessions are available for different subjects and topics throughout the week.
My Documents
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- Enhanced DBS Check including Children's Barred List (issued 07/01/2025)
- Training Certificate: NSPCC Tutor safeguarding course (added 21/09/2026)
- Training Certificate: Anaphylaxis kitt training (issued 02/09/2026)
- Exam Certificate: National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) (added 03/09/2026)
- Exam Certificate: PGCE transcript - pass (added 03/09/2026)
- Exam Certificate: QTS, GCSEs, A level and degree (added 03/09/2026)
- Full CV (added 03/09/2026)
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This profile was last updated on 28th September 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.