The Tutor Collective is a not-for-profit networking and mastermind group based in Elstree, Hertfordshire; the only one of its kind just for tutors, music teachers and other children's activity providers.
We help our members meet like-minded people, grow their businesses through referrals and develop skills in key areas such as marketing, accounting, employment law, social media and more with our expert-led group discussions.
If you think your business would be a good fit, we'd love to meet you!
"The best networking group I have ever attended."
Jayne Hardy, Stagecoach Stanmore & Borehamwood
"Brilliant group - I have met fascinating business providers, and attended really interesting and informative sessions"
Barbara Kay, KidsArt
"A fantastic group to join. Full of valuable connections, and amazing tips and tricks to take away."
Ali Nemati, Software Academy
"A great group to be part of. Really interesting people running awesome businesses."
Zac Newman, Newman Tuition
Support & Advice
Most of us are either solopreneurs or have small teams. These meetings are the perfect opportunity to get out and meet like-minded people who can give you ideas, a different perspective, celebrate your wins with you and also empathise and offer solutions to the difficulties we all encounter from time to time.
More Business
Once we get to know you, our members will likely refer and recommend you to their network. Unlike BNI and some other networking groups, there is no pressure to pass on referrals and all business passed is completely organic and voluntary.
Masterminding Sessions
Each meeting, we have a formal group discussion topic, usually bringing in expert speakers such as branding and marketing gurus, employment lawyers or accountants; helping us develop and gain insights into specific areas of our businesses. See our 'Events' page for more info on future events
Exclusive Offers
We've partnered up with local businesses to offer our members exclusive discounts on things such as design, branding and merchandise.
Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their business to the group and to learn about each other's businesses. We discuss ideas, collaborate together, refer businesses to each other and of course...socialise!
The meetings are 70% structured and 30% casual to ensure we get the most out of each event but also have the time to network openly and have organic conversations.
0915 – arrive and mingle
1000 – meeting officially starts with 1-minute introductions
1035 – announcements
1045 – short break
1050 – group discussion
1140 - brunch & open networking
1230 - end of event
If your business mostly serves children and you're passionate, experienced and established at what you do, we'd love to see you at a meeting!
You can see find out more on our 'FAQ' page.
academic tutors (maths, English, 11+ etc.)
after school clubs
art schools
child psychologist / counsellor / life coach
childcare providers / childminders / nannies
children's entertainers
children's photographer
coding and robotics
cooking classes for children & teens
dance schools
drama schools
event planners / decoration services
face painters
martial arts academies
music schools / teachers
parenting advice & support services
sports clubs
You can attend your first and second event for only £10, or £17 to include brunch.
See our 'Events' page or get in touch for more information or to book your place.
For more information about what happens after your second meeting, see our 'Membership' page.
Our meetings are held roughly once per month during term time on Fridays from 0915-1230 at The Aerodrome Café, Elstree Aerodrome, Hogg Ln, Elstree, Radlett, London WD6 3AW.
See our 'Events' page for more details.
Hi, I'm Peter Elliot, the founder of The Tutor Collective.
Having attended business networking events for years, I've always really enjoyed and believed in the principle of it; meeting interesting, like-minded people and forming business and personal relationships that were mutually beneficial.
However, as the director of Guitar Teacher Bushey, I would find that whilst I would meet a lot of fascinating people (accountants, lawyers, plumbers etc.), I'd rarely meet people whose businesses had synergy with mine.
I have often been asked to recommend piano teachers and maths tutors for my students but never insurance loss assessors.. Who would have thought?!
Because of this, in April 2023 I decided to reach out to a few local children's activity providers and invited them to meet up with the aim of exchanging ideas and eventually to refer and recommend each other, once we had got to know, like and trust one another.
Our first meeting was in my house on the 11th of April 2023 and had an impressive turnout of.. 5 of us. Unfortunately, there are no pictures of the meeting (we did take some photos in the following meetings) though I assure you, we had some excellent coffee!
Over the following few months, we'd meet up intermittently, roughly once per term. It was wonderful seeing the same happy faces continue to attend the meetings. Slowly, the group started to grow and I decided to establish the group more formally as our community continued to flourish. Thus, 'The Tutor Collective' was born.
We moved to The Hertsmere in Borehamwood in January 2024 and then to The Aerodrome Café in Elstree in October 2024 where we have been there ever since.
We now have roughly 20 members who regularly attend our meetings and hopefully, we'll see you there soon too!
If you'd like to attend a meeting, please complete this form and we'll be in touch.
