Some students need only one or two sessions just before an exam, to deal with particular worries. Others have regular tuition for months or even years. The length of time depends on the student's needs. As long as the student benefits, continue tuition.

To start tuition off, the session duration has to be decided, and a number of sessions booked. A half-hour session is enough for young children. For A-level and adult students two-hour sessions are not unusual. At the start, only a few sessions need be booked: it is better to extend a short booking than cancel a long one. These points are settled during the early discussions with North Somerset Tutors.