About Us
Intuition Learning offers innovative and engaging Maths and English tutoring services that help children improve their knowledge, boost their confidence, and deliver tangible results in their schoolwork and exams.
Whether a young person is looking to feel more confident in class, catch up or level up their grades, we can help. Working with Primary and Secondary pupils of all levels up to Advanced Higher, we have a deep understanding of the Scottish curriculum.
Babs Davie founded Intuition Learning with a simple purpose: to provide additional support to children and young people who might be struggling in school with Maths or English. Now, over 20 years later, Babs has helped hundreds of students achieve their goals, both inside and outside of the classroom.
We are proud to serve the community of Stirling and local schools, including:
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Allans Primary
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Bannockburn High School
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Braehead Primary
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Bridge of Allan Primary
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Cambusbarron Primary
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Dollar Academy
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St Modan's High School
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St Ninians Primary
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Stirling High School
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Wallace High School
"Tuition is really worth it because I went into my exam and I knew how to do everything."
Mimi, Student
"Highly recommend Intuition Learning, their confidence and knowing what to work on helped our son immensely."
Sheila, Parent
"Tuition will help you sharpen your skills and feel more confident in the subject."
Harry, Student
Our Approach
What is the Intuition Learning approach?
We're a local, fully independent tuition company. That means we can tailor our approach to meet the needs of the young people we work with.
We use a combination of diagnostic resources to create a personalised learning plan for every individual that we work with and adopt a variety of teaching methods to ensure that tuition sessions are engaging and fun.
This approach ensures that we encourage young people to discover how they learn best and how to adopt more habits that complement their learning journey.
How are we different?
Our tutors don't just deliver tuition specific to a single subject; they work with the whole person. This approach fosters a fun and nurturing environment where students discover their agency while achieving academic success.
We view our tutors as mentors; our pupils feel seen and heard, which helps develop their soft skills, self-confidence, and self-belief outside the classroom.
Our Tutors
Our team is at the heart of everything we do, empowering young people to reach their full potential. Our tutors are the ideal combination of fun, knowledgeable, and patient, so you know that your child will thrive during their time with us.
Founder & Lead Tutor
Babs Davie
Babs has over 20 years of experience in education and a passion for supporting young people as they tackle new challenges. After earning a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Glasgow, she transitioned into education, qualifying as a secondary mathematics teacher and later managing a tuition centre that provided maths tutoring for students aged 5–18.
Babs specialises in curriculum design, mentoring, and fostering resilience and confidence, particularly through maths, which is vital for developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Senior Tutor
Jacqueline Ferguson
With over 25 years of experience in primary schools, specialising in Support for Learning, Jacqueline is a highly experienced primary teacher who helps young people thrive in Maths and English.
Jacqueline is trained and specialises in supporting children with dyslexia, helping to build confidence, overcome learning challenges, and facilitate steady and lasting progress.
Online Tutor (Secondary)
Dan Henderson
Dan is a recent graduate from the University of Bath with a degree in Mathematics and Statistics. As a former pupil of Dollar Academy, Dan is familiar with both the Scottish curriculum and the needs of young people living and learning in Stirling.
Dan tutors Mathematics, Statistics, and Applications of Mathematics at National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher levels, and has a particular passion for supporting students in their crucial National 5 and Higher years.
Online Tutor (Primary)
Leigh McPherson
Leigh graduated from the University of Stirling with a Bachelor's degree in Professional Primary Education with Modern Languages. As part of her training, she gained experience teaching across a range of ages.
Leigh now tutors across the primary curriculum, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy, supporting children as they build confidence and develop strong foundations for future learning. Her approach ensures that learners have fun and find a learning style that suits them.
Interested in joining our team?
Find out more here.
Our Values
We empower children and young people to reach their full potential and want to help each and every one of our students improve and grow in their studies.
Inviting
We take the stigma out of tutoring.
Our approach makes learning fun, engaging and effective.
Inspiring
We help students understand their learning needs and give them tools to become independent learners.
Impactful
We deliver results that go far beyond the school curriculum: confidence, self-esteem, and agency.
