A local tutor from North Bedfordshire has been named Home Education Tutor 2025 at this year’s National Tutoring Awards.
Praema Stelling is the owner and founder of Tutor Train, an organisation focused on delivering high-quality one-to-one tuition for students aged 5 to 18. Made up of her and her dedicated team of teachers, they have supported hundreds of young learners across Bedfordshire.
Held in London and organised by The Tutors Association, the annual awards, held on 4 July, celebrated the UK’s top tutors and tutoring organisations, highlighting excellence, innovation and impact across the sector.
Praema, who is a qualified primary teacher with a first-class degree and extensive teaching experience, was recognised for her exceptional commitment to supporting home-educated students.
Judge for the Home Education category, Sarah Brouner, commented, “Praema’s dedication really stood out. I could see exactly how she works with her students and the positive impact she makes each day.”
Harriet Sanders, a parent who chose home education for her son, added, “I cannot emphasise enough how amazing Praema has been and how she has completely turned around my son’s learning experience. We feel so lucky that she is his tutor.”
Meanwhile, Praema Stelling had this to say about receiving her award, “I am honoured and overjoyed to receive this award. Winning this means so much because it recognises what I care about most — helping families create an education that works for them.
“Every student I meet brings their own story and dreams, and that keeps me motivated to make learning flexible, inspiring and full of possibilities.”
This September, Praema is expanding her support for families by launching local group sessions that help children build friendships and connections while learning together, with the aim of strengthening Bedfordshire’s home education community.
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