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One-to-one tuition · ages 9–18

Steady ground for the hard subjects

Private tutoring in maths, sciences and English. We find the gaps first, then build real confidence one session at a time, online or at your kitchen table.

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  • MathsKS2 to A-level
  • PhysicsGCSE & A-level
  • ChemistryGCSE & A-level
  • EnglishLanguage & literature
  • Study skillsRevision & planning
Subject index

What we teach, and to whom

Each subject is taught by the same approach: find what's missing, fix it with worked practice, then check it holds. Here's where each one usually starts.

SubjectLevelsTypical focus

Mathematics

Year 5 – A-level

Number fluency, algebra that finally makes sense, exam technique for multi-step problems.

Physics

GCSE – A-level

Turning formulas into reasoning, required practicals, long-answer explanations.

Chemistry

GCSE – A-level

Moles and calculations, bonding, organic mechanisms drawn step by step.

English

Year 5 – A-level

Close reading, structuring essays, quotation work and timed writing.

Study skills

Year 9 – A-level

Revision timetables, active recall, and a plan for the weeks before exams.

Entrance prep

Year 5 – Year 6

Reasoning, comprehension and creative writing for selective school assessments.

The method

Four steps, in this order

No generic worksheets from week one. The first fortnight is spent understanding the student, so every session after that has a reason.

  1. Before we start

    A conversation

    A free 20-minute call with parent and student. What's happening in class, what the school has said, and what a good outcome looks like.

  2. Session one

    A baseline

    A relaxed, untimed check of core topics. It isn't a test to pass. It maps where understanding holds and where it breaks.

  3. Within a week

    A written plan

    A one-page plan listing the topics in priority order, how many sessions each is likely to need, and what practice happens between them.

  4. Every half term

    A review

    We revisit the plan together, retest the early topics, and adjust the focus as school work and exam dates move.

Hands writing study notes with a pen beside an open book
Every session ends with written notes the student keeps.
Anatomy of a session

Where the sixty minutes go

Sessions follow the same shape every week. Students know what's coming, and that takes the edge off hard topics.

  1. 0–5 min
    Check-inWhat came up at school this week, and anything urgent on homework.
  2. 5–15 min
    RecallThree short questions on earlier topics, answered from memory.
  3. 15–45 min
    New groundOne idea taught, modelled on paper, then practised with rising difficulty.
  4. 45–55 min
    Solo attemptThe student works a problem alone while the tutor watches the method.
  5. 55–60 min
    Notes & nextA written summary and two practice tasks before the next session.
Formats & terms

Choose how you learn

Same plan, same notes, whichever format you pick. You can switch between them at a half-term review.

Online

Live sessions on a shared digital whiteboard, recorded on request.

  • 45 or 60 minutes
  • Whiteboard saved after each session
  • Works well from Year 7 upward

At home

Weekly visits within the local area, at the same time each week.

  • 60 minutes
  • Paper-first, exam-style practice
  • Best for younger students

Paired

Two students at a similar level, such as siblings or classmates, taught together.

  • 75 minutes
  • Shared plan, individual notes
  • Good for revision season
NoticeSessions can be moved with 24 hours' notice at no charge.
Progress notesA short written update to parents after every fourth session.
RatesQuoted after the first conversation, based on level and format.
Questions parents ask

Before you enquire

If your question isn't here, put it in the enquiry form. We'll answer it before anything is booked.

Do you follow my child's exam board?

Yes. At the first conversation we note the board and specification, and all practice material is matched to it, including the command words that board uses in its questions.

How soon before exams should we start?

For GCSE and A-level, starting in the autumn of the exam year gives time to fix gaps before revision begins. Shorter revision blocks are possible from the spring, with a narrower plan.

Will you help with school homework?

The first five minutes are set aside for anything urgent. We don't complete homework for students, but we'll use it as a live example when it matches the topic in the plan.

Can you support students with dyslexia or ADHD?

Yes. Sessions can use shorter segments, visual layouts, coloured overlays and extra processing time. Please share any school support plan so the approach matches what already works.

What happens if we miss a session?

With 24 hours' notice it's simply moved within the same fortnight. Missed sessions without notice aren't rescheduled, but the practice tasks are still sent so nothing is lost.

How involved do parents need to be?

As involved as you like. Most families read the four-weekly progress note and join the half-term review; the rest happens between tutor and student.

Enquire

Start with a conversation

Tell us a little about the student. We'll reply within two working days to arrange the free 20-minute call.

  • No commitment. Nothing is booked until after the call.
  • Evening slots. Tuesday and Thursday times are still available this term.
  • Either of you can write. Students aged 16+ are welcome to enquire themselves.
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