Welcome to Primary to GCSE Tutoring
Primary to GCSE Tutoring helps young people across the key stages to identify and improve on identified areas within English, Maths and Science. We can help prepare students for: 11+ exams, Common Entrance Examinations, SATs and GCSEs. We offer individual learning programmes to cater to your child’s needs. Each session includes working on identified topic areas and ongoing progress reporting and regular tutor feedback. Our qualified tutors use proven methods and techniques which will bring out the best in your child from Year 3 to Year 11 level.
At GCSE tutoring we believe that ‘one size does not fit all’ and we pride ourselves on promoting the best interests of the students. Our Alumni have gone onto pursue undergraduate studies in accountancy, medicine, science, maths and the list continues… Our job is to help students along in achieving their dreams and we are very proud to play a small part in shaping and inspiring future generations. We follow the national curriculum framework however, because tuition is either 1-1 or in small groups, this more personalised approach allows our tutors to go beyond this framework and discover the subjects in a greater depth and breadth according to the student's needs, interests, and goals.
A huge welcome to our Home-Schooled students who are studying with us, we look forward to working with you on your educational journey and helping you to achieve your learning pursuits and goals.
The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written language, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment. The national curriculum for English aims to ensure that all pupils: read easily, fluently and with good understanding develop the habit of reading widely and often, for both pleasure and information acquire a wide vocabulary, an understanding of grammar and knowledge of linguistic conventions for reading, writing and spoken language appreciate our rich and varied literary heritage write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting their language and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences use discussion in order to learn; they should be able to elaborate and explain clearly their understanding and ideas are competent in the arts of speaking and listening, making formal presentations, demonstrating to others and participating in debate
The national curriculum for mathematics aims to ensure that all pupils: become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions
The national curriculum for science aims to ensure that all pupils:
- develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of biology, chemistry and physics
- develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science through different types of science enquiries that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them
- are equipped with the scientific knowledge required to understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future
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Meet the team
Emma Davis
Principal
I am a qualified English Lecturer and previously a Head of Department for a College in East Kent. In 2016, I started GCSE Tutoring and I’m pleased to say it has been such a success that it is now my full-time job. I specialise in GCSE English Language as I have taught the subject for 12 years and I am also an Examiner for two awarding bodies.
Rohit Antonygnaneswaran
I am an undergraduate student studying Chemistry at University of Oxford. Emma tutored me for my English GCSEs and thanks to her I was able to achieve top grades. I have been tutoring primary school students for nearly a year now, preparing them for their 11+ examinations. I have found tutoring a very rewarding role and hopefully can help more students improve in their studies too.
Rocksy Antonygnaneswaran
I am an undergraduate occupational therapy student currently studying at the University of Southampton. I am very passionate about sharing my love of maths and science with others. I hope to help students master difficult concepts, achieve their academic goals and make learning new skills enjoyable!
Leanne Chase
I am a qualified English teacher and have been the subject lead for two colleges in Kent. I have had 9 years experience teaching A-Level English Language, GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English. In recent years I have branched into Primary Education with my current role being a SENCO Assistant where I work with staff and Specialist Teachers to support children with Special Educational needs and Disabilities.
Leon Gregary
I am currently a medical student studying at Lancaster University. I specialise in Maths mainly at KS3 & GCSE. I aim to deliver friendly, comprehensible teaching sessions in which I enable students to develop their skills.
Katie Williams
I am an undergraduate medical student studying at Lancaster University. Enjoying Maths and Science throughout my studies has inspired me to become a tutor in these subject areas. I love to teach others and to share what I have learned. I endeavour to make lessons interactive and with my friendly personality it provides a comfortable environment to learn and to ask questions.
Abigail Johnson
I am a post-graduate with a Bachelor's in combined English Literature/Medieval History, a Master's in Creative Writing, and a love for teaching that once led to my six year old self very primly stating: "When I grow up, I'm going to be a teacher." I did not, in fact, become a teacher, but instead found something much better: one-on-one tuition. Thanks to Emma, this dream has become my real-life job. Since graduating, I have provided supplementary learning to a student in home education for two years and have now been working with Emma for a year. I focus primarily on foundational knowledge of English and building textual analysis skills.
Karen Smith
I have been an English teacher for thirty years, twenty of which were in Senior Management, although my real passion is for my subject. I have examined and moderated for a range of exam boards at GCSE and A Level and am currently a Senior Examiner for GCSE English Language. My first degree was BA (hons) in English Literature and I also have a Masters in Education. I am enjoying tutoring students in GCSE English Language and GCSE Literature and can also provide tutoring in A Level English Literature.
Alice Willis
I am a qualified English teacher and spend my days teaching both Language and Literature to secondary school pupils. I’ve taught in a college setting, the state sector and the independent sector. My favourite unit to teach is definitely An Inspector Calls but imaginative writing isn’t far off the top spot, either!
Jessica Costen
I’m a qualified primary school teacher with a range of experience from reception up to year 6. I have worked in special education needs settings, mainstream, rural and urban locations, all the children coming from a range of different backgrounds, cultures and ranged in terms of ability from those who have a statement or have additional/special needs to those that are classified as gifted and talented. Being part of a child’s journey seeing the individual progress each child makes is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
