Tutor vs Learning Coach: What Does Your GCSE Child Need? During the GCSE years, many parents ask the same question: Should my child work with a tutor or a learning coach? At 121 Private Tutor, we support GCSE students every day, and the difference is simple. A tutor focuses on what your child is learning: GCSE subject knowledge Exam technique Closing gaps and improving grades A learning coach focuses on how your child learns: Revision strategies Organisation and time management Confidence and mo