Small Group Tutoring
Why my small group tutoring works
My small group sessions strike the perfect balance between personalised support and collaborative learning. Pupils benefit not only from targeted, real-time guidance, but also from hearing a range of responses and ideas that deepen their understanding.
The interactive nature of group work boosts motivation, encourages discussion, and mirrors the kind of thinking required in the classroom and exams. This creates a more dynamic and enriching experience than working alone.
Why start in Year 10?
Starting in Year 10 gives pupils time to build key skills without the pressure of exams. It allows them to develop a secure understanding of how to approach each question and apply their reading skills with confidence.
By the time they reach Year 11, they will already have a strong foundation and a clear sense of what to expect.
Parents often tell me they are glad they made this investment early. It makes a big difference to how pupils feel about English and helps reduce stress later on in the course.
Perfect for Year 10
CIE IGCSE First Language English (0500/0990)
Paper 1: Reading
For pupils sitting exams in 2027
Start date: November 2025 | Duration: 15 weeks
This 15-week course is the perfect opportunity to support pupils early in their IGCSE journey. By this stage, they will have settled into the course, and these sessions will build on what they have already learned while introducing key skills that will carry through to Year 11.
The course supports and enhances what pupils are doing in school, and it is equally valuable for those who are being homeschooled and want structured, expert teaching.
Small group classes are a great way to learn. Pupils benefit from personalised feedback and individual support, while also hearing different perspectives and working collaboratively with others. It creates a focused and encouraging environment where learners can thrive.
This course follows the updated specification, with the first examination taking place in 2027.
What's included:
✔ Small group classes (starting November 2025)
✔ 1.5 hours per week, plus prep tasks and marked homework with personalised feedback
✔ Perfect as a supplement to regular school lessons
Over 15 weekly sessions, I will guide pupils through each section of the reading paper using a clear, step-by-step approach:
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Week 1: Reading skills and reading for meaning
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Week 2: Explicit and implicit meaning
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Week 3: Q1 – Comprehension skills
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Week 4: Q1 – How writers achieve effects
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Week 5: Q2a – Summary
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Week 6: Q2a – Summary
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Week 7: Q2b – Writer’s attitudes and opinions
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Week 8: Q3 – Short answer questions
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Week 9: Q3 – Short answer questions
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Week 10: Q3 – Language task
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Week 11: Q3 – Language task
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Week 12: Q3 – Language task
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Week 13: Q4 – Extended response to reading
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Week 14: Q4 – Extended response to reading
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Week 15: Q4 – Extended response to reading
Register your interest now to secure your child’s place – spaces are limited!