A distinguished network of specialist educators.

Charlie is the founder of ThorntonbyChelsea and an experienced educational adviser with over twelve years' experience supporting children and families through important stages of their educational journeys.

Specialising in independent school entrance preparation and admissions, Charlie combines an extensive understanding of the British independent school landscape with a highly individualised approach to education. His work encompasses school selection, academic assessment, entrance examination preparation and interview guidance, helping families make thoughtful, informed decisions about their children's futures.

Central to Charlie's approach is the belief that successful educational planning begins with understanding the individual child. Through comprehensive assessments, he explores not only academic attainment but also logical reasoning, spatial awareness, creative thinking and wider intellectual potential. These insights inform tailored recommendations designed to identify suitable schools, strengthen areas for development and build upon each student's natural abilities.

Charlie works closely with families throughout the admissions process, providing considered advice on school choices, preparation strategies and the particular demands of competitive entrance examinations. His experience allows him to balance academic ambition with a thoughtful appreciation of each child's personality, interests and long-term development.

Alongside his advisory work, Charlie oversees individual tuition and academic preparation, bringing together tailored teaching, specialist support and ongoing guidance to ensure that students receive an education responsive to their needs.

Known for his personal approach and longstanding relationships with families, Charlie places considerable importance on trust, communication and continuity of care.

At the heart of his philosophy is the conviction that the right education is not simply about securing a place at a prestigious school, but finding an environment in which a child can genuinely flourish.

Tabitha is an experienced educator and Education Consultant with over ten years' experience teaching English Literature, English Language and communication skills. She holds a BA in English Literature from the University of Warwick and has a longstanding interest in classical literature, language, philosophy and the relationship between communication and thought.

Her teaching is distinguished by a thoughtful, Socratic approach that encourages students to question, explore and develop a genuine understanding of their subjects. Rather than relying on memorisation or formulaic answers, Tabitha places particular emphasis on intellectual curiosity, precise expression and independent thinking.

She has extensive experience preparing students for 11+ entrance examinations, with particular expertise in reading comprehension, creative writing, vocabulary development and verbal reasoning. Her work also extends to GCSE and A-Level English, undergraduate and postgraduate academic support, and personalised home education.

In 2026, all of Tabitha's GCSE students achieved Grade 9 in the subjects she taught, while her A-Level students achieved grades A to A*. Students she has taught have subsequently progressed to universities including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Warwick, Bath and Edinburgh.

An experienced online educator, Tabitha combines carefully selected literary and academic materials with interactive teaching methods to create engaging, highly individualised lessons. She is known for building strong relationships with her students, recognising their individual strengths and challenges, and creating an environment in which they feel confident asking questions and developing their ideas.

At the heart of her approach is a simple conviction: an excellent education should develop not only what a student knows, but how they think.