Learn. Think. Build.
Tuition thatbuilds confidencefor what comesnext.
Personal 11+, STEM and Future Skills tuition for young people across Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and West Kent.
Qualified teacherEngineerResponsible AIExecutive leaderEntrepreneur
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“We struck gold with Ben! My three children, aged 13, 11 and 9, have benefited immensely from his thoughtful, creative and incredibly fun approach to STEM. Ben blends hands-on learning, innovation and real-world expertise to create a beautifully curated learning experience. The children can’t wait for their lessons—and best of all, they’re eager to keep learning and applying new skills long after each session.”

Ben WalkerFounder & tutor
Experience beyond the classroom
Real-world leadership,brought into every lesson.
Ben Walker is a qualified teacher and engineer with 15 years of experience across education and manufacturing, including 10 years in executive leadership. His roles include Managing Director and Operations Director in manufacturing, bringing real-world experience of teams, operations and change into his teaching. As an entrepreneur, he builds businesses and practical education programmes for a changing world.
Ben also founded Aptimate, helping businesses bring people and technology together through practical AI, automation, better processes and staff training. His work spans improving day-to-day operations, developing services and finding opportunities for growth.
He brings that experience into SST’s technology and entrepreneurship modules: helping learners identify a problem worth solving, explore how technology could help, test an idea and explain its value. Alongside technical skills, he emphasises clear communication, responsible AI use and the judgement needed to turn ideas into useful action.
- Qualified teacherlearning grounded in education
- Responsible AIpractical, responsible technology
- Former MD & Operations Directorexecutive leadership
- 10 years in executive leadershipwithin 15 years across education and manufacturing
Ways we can help
Strong foundations.
Useful capability.
Choose focused exam preparation, practical STEM tuition or broader skills for a changing world.
11+ preparation
Calm, purposeful support for the Kent Test and independent-school entrance.
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Maths, Physics and Engineering made clearer through explanation, models and practical work. Other science and Computing enquiries welcomed.
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Subject tuition and enterprise informed by real-world leadership.
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Responsible AI, communication, critical thinking, enterprise and better decisions through practical mental models.
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Choose how you learn.
Online tuition
£60 / hour
Focused tuition, wherever learning works best for you.
In person
£80 / hour
In-person tuition around Sevenoaks.
Years 4–13, 11+, KS3, GCSE and A-level enquiries are matched to suitable tutors, subject to availability. Wider West Kent delivery and bespoke family packages are agreed separately.
Discuss tuitionAI for adults
Practical AI. Human judgement.
Develop communication, collaboration and entrepreneurship through practical, responsible use of AI. Training is shaped around what you want to achieve, with clear explanations and useful practice.
Price on enquiry. Scope, format and price are agreed before booking.
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Start with the learner,
not a search box.
Tell Ben what would make tuition or training genuinely valuable over the next three to six months. He’ll reply personally to discuss fit, goals and availability.
Prefer email? enquiries@stovioskills.com
SST Online · Teacher-led, AI-supported
SST Online.
A challenge worth exploring.
Live online courses from Sevenoaks STEM Tutors. Engineering, physics, critical thinking, communication and coding, with practical outcomes and GCSE curriculum links.
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