Tutoring enquiries follow the school calendar. In Glasgow, the busiest times are the run-up to prelims and the spring before National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams. And they follow the family day: parents message after work, after dinner, often after homework has gone badly. For a tutor who teaches in the evenings, that's exactly when they can't reply.
What a parent needs to hear first
- Which subjects and levels do you teach? (Nat 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, primary)
- Online or in person, and which areas do you cover? (West End, Southside, Bearsden, East Kilbride)
- How much per hour, and are there packages?
- Do you have space on weekday evenings or Saturdays?
- Are you PVG registered?
- How do we arrange a first session?
These are straightforward to answer, but a parent comparing three tutors will usually go with whoever gives clear answers first.
The evening problem
Most tutors teach from 4pm to 8pm or later. Enquiries that land during a session wait until the end of the night, and plenty of tutors reasonably don't want to do admin at 10pm. By the next day, the parent may have already booked someone else, especially in the weeks before exams when everyone is looking at once.
How MessyChat helps a tutor or tuition centre
MessyChat connects to your WhatsApp and Instagram and answers enquiries instantly with your subjects, levels, areas, prices, availability notes and how to book a first session. The parent gets a clear, professional reply while you're still teaching, and the enquiry is waiting in your inbox when you finish.
For tuition centres with several tutors, every enquiry lands in one shared inbox instead of one person's phone. Anything sensitive, like concerns about a child's progress or a complaint, is flagged to you by email.
Try it before exam season
Setup takes a few minutes, and MessyChat has a 7-day free trial with no card required.
Frequently asked questions
When do most parents contact tutors?
In the evening, and most of all in the weeks before prelims and exams. That is often when tutors are busy teaching.
Can MessyChat answer questions about subjects and prices?
Yes. It answers from the subjects, levels, areas, prices and availability notes you give it, and passes anything sensitive to you.