Explore Learning

Under Graphite’s ownership, Explore has become the nationwide leader of independent tuition for KS1 to GCSE

Explore Learning is one of the UK’s leading tuition providers, delivering personalised Maths and English support to children aged 4–16. Supporting over 27,000 students weekly, with content spanning KS1 to GCSE, Explore offers a flexible and high-impact learning experience. Tuition can be delivered either entirely online, or face-to-face via Explore’s network of 94 centres nationwide.

Since its inception in 2001, the company has been at the forefront of educational innovation, consistently enhancing both the learning experience and academic outcomes for students. Every child receives personalised support, delivered by dedicated tutors in small groups or individualised sessions. Designed to complement the school curriculum, Explore’s programmes are proven to build confidence and accelerate achievement – students progress by an average of 19 months within just one year.

Central to Explore Learning’s success is Compass, a proprietary, adaptive e-learning platform that powers its personalised approach. The platform uses a sophisticated logic engine that analyses a student’s performance in real-time, adjusting the quantity and complexity of questions presented to ensure optimal learning progression. Engaging features such as audio prompts and customisable avatars further enhance accessibility and interactivity, making learning not only effective but enjoyable.

Graphite is proud to support Explore as it continues to evolve its market-leading proposition – expanding access, enriching its consumer offering, and further enhancing its best-in-class software tools.

The company has consistently been named one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for’, highlighting the emphasis placed on work environment, staff welfare and service delivery. In 2024, Explore won BVCA’s ‘Excellence in Impact’ award in recognition of its transformative work supporting children’s development through initiatives such as the Scholarship Programme and the Big Dream Programme.