One-to-One Bespoke Tuition

Tailored, individual specialist coaching for students aged 11–18 (KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level).

Every student learns differently. While small-group cohorts provide brilliant collaborative energy, some learners thrive best when the teaching is 100% tailored to their pace, learning style, and specific target areas.

Whether your teenager needs to rebuild foundational confidence in Key Stage 3, master complex essay architecture for GCSE/IGCSE exams, or unlock top-tier critical analysis for A-Level Literature and Language, my 1:1 sessions provide dedicated, expert guidance.

With 25+ years of classroom experience, department leadership, and examiner insight, I work closely with each student to demystify English and turn frustration into genuine academic independence.

Tailored to Your Child's Specific Path

1. Key Stage 3 & Literature Enrichment (Ages 11–14)

Focuses on building rich vocabulary, deep reading comprehension, and creative writing confidence without the premature pressure of exam mark schemes. Perfect for inquisitive school-educated students or daytime home educators wanting structured progression.

2. GCSE & IGCSE Specialist Preparation (Years 10–11 & Private Candidates)

Bespoke exam preparation tailored to your child's exact exam board (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, or Cambridge IGCSE). We tackle specific set texts (Macbeth, An Inspector Calls, Jekyll & Hyde, Poetry Anthologies), master unseen extract analysis, and transform basic PEE paragraphs into high-scoring Grade 7–9 thesis-led essays.

3. A-Level Literature & Language Specialist Coaching (Years 12–13)

Advanced academic mentoring focused on high-level critical theory, nuanced comparative essays, precise linguistic analysis, and NEA (coursework) guidance. Designed to move capable students into A* and A territory for university progression.

What Is Included in 1:1 Tuition?

  • Bespoke Session Planning: Every 60-minute session is planned specifically around your child's immediate needs, target areas, and upcoming school assessments or exams.

  • Detailed Written Feedback: Detailed marking on practice essays and weekly tasks between sessions so students know precisely how to improve.

  • Full Resource Library Access: Includes digital session notes, model answer banks, thesis guides, and past paper frameworks.

  • Free Lit Pro App Access: Unlimited complimentary access to the Lit Pro Revision App for quote memorisation, flashcards, and analytical vocabulary practice on the go.

Tuition Options & Investment

  • Format: Live online sessions via Zoom or face-to-face tuition in OX13.

  • Frequency: Weekly 60-minute sessions during term time.

  • Investment: £55 per hour (billed half-termly in advance, or weekly by prior arrangement).

How We Get Started

Step 1: Free 15-Minute Consultation

We begin with an informal phone or video chat to discuss your child’s current progress, set texts, exam board, and target goals.

Step 2: Diagnostic Initial Session

In our first lesson, I assess your child's strengths, writing habits, and areas for growth in a calm, encouraging environment.

Step 3: Personalised Learning Plan

I design a tailored module map focusing on the exact skills and texts required to achieve their targets.

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