{"id":25905,"date":"2025-09-04T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=25905"},"modified":"2025-09-18T17:26:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T16:26:37","slug":"trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising\/","title":{"rendered":"Trailblazers in tuition: husband-and-wife duo celebrate 15 years of changing lives through franchising"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising\/#from-corporate-careers-to-tutoring-pioneers\" >From corporate careers to tutoring pioneers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising\/#leaving-a-legacy\" >Leaving a legacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising\/#giving-back-to-the-community\" >Giving back to the community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/trailblazers-in-tuition-husband-and-wife-duo-celebrate-15-years-of-changing-lives-through-franchising\/#looking-ahead\" >Looking ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Rob and Lynne Kerrison, the husband-and-wife team behind Tutor Doctor Cambridge and Norwich, are marking an incredible milestone: 15 years of transforming the educational journey of thousands of young people.<\/p>\n<p>Since launching their business in 2010, Rob and Lynne have become trailblazers in delivering accessible, personalised tuition to students, both in-home and in-school. From pioneering new programmes to building partnerships that break down barriers to learning, their story highlights an unwavering belief that every child deserves the chance to succeed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"from-corporate-careers-to-tutoring-pioneers\"><\/span><strong>From corporate careers to tutoring pioneers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before stepping into the world of education, Rob and Lynne worked in the corporate world, but both felt a growing desire to do something more meaningful. \u201cAs much as we valued our careers, we wanted to wake up every day knowing we were making a real difference,\u201d explained Rob. \u201cWhen we discovered Tutor Doctor, it felt like exactly the right fit for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In early 2010, they took the leap becoming franchisees \u2013 first in Cambridge and later expanding into Norwich. Their achievements over the past decade and a half have been nothing short of remarkable. From winning numerous awards, including accolades from Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) and the National Tutoring Awards, to working with over 200 tutors, they now deliver close to 20,000 hours of tutoring every year.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the journey, Rob shared, \u201cWe\u2019ve seen firsthand the difference tuition can make to a child\u2019s confidence and future prospects. It\u2019s been a real privilege to help so many families over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"leaving-a-legacy\"><\/span><strong>Leaving a legacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rob and Lynne haven\u2019t just delivered tutoring \u2013 they\u2019ve reshaped how it\u2019s been provided. They played a major role in developing Tutor Doctor\u2019s groundbreaking Schools Delivery Programme, which has transformed support for schools and local education authorities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the National Tutoring Programme ended, we knew we couldn\u2019t just step back,\u201d said Lynne. \u201cWe had to find new ways to keep reaching the students who needed help the most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>They launched initiatives like GCSE Boost to ensure no learner was left behind. Today, they work with more than 50 schools and multiple local authorities across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia. \u201cWe\u2019re so proud of how our team has continued to adapt and evolve,\u201d added Lynne. \u201cFor us, it\u2019s always been about finding new ways to make learning more accessible and thus have a far wider impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"giving-back-to-the-community\"><\/span><strong>Giving back to the community<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In their 15 years as Tutor Doctor franchisees, giving back has always been at the heart of Rob and Lynne\u2019s approach. A recent partnership with Cambridge Sports Development Foundation and Cambridge Rugby Club perfectly captures this ethos. By blending academic support with sports coaching, they\u2019re creating opportunities for a number of local students who have previously struggled with mainstream education.<\/p>\n<p>Rob explained, \u201cIt\u2019s so important to create safe spaces where children feel supported, valued and able to reconnect with education. These students may have fallen through the cracks at their schools, but we wanted to provide them a space where they feel like they belong, and crucially to help rebuild that trust with adult role models.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeeing the fruits of our labour in the community is really rewarding,\u201d shared Lynne. \u201cNothing compares to seeing young people thrive \u2013 not just in their studies, but in life too. That\u2019s what keeps us motivated each and every day!\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking-ahead\"><\/span><strong>Looking ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rob and Lynne remain dedicated to continuously improving, innovating and giving back to their community. Alongside their day-to-day work, they also mentor fellow franchisees and play a vital role in shaping the future of the Tutor Doctor network, both in the UK and across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Frank Milner, global president of Tutor Doctor, shared his congratulations: \u201cRob and Lynne have been a key part of our network for years. Their passion and dedication have continuously set the bar for what\u2019s possible as a Tutor Doctor franchisee. We\u2019re so proud of everything they\u2019ve achieved and look forward to seeing the impact continue for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rob and Lynne Kerrison, the husband-and-wife team behind Tutor Doctor Cambridge and Norwich, are marking an incredible milestone: 15 years of transforming the educational journey of thousands of young people. Since launching their business in 2010, Rob and Lynne have become trailblazers in delivering accessible, personalised tuition to students, both in-home and in-school. 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