Please visit the contact page and complete the brief enquiry form, sharing some background information about your child and the areas where they would benefit from support.

I offer 1-to-1 tuition, as well as paired or small-group tuition. Individual tuition provides truly personalised support, while paired and small-group sessions offer a more cost-effective approach alongside the valuable benefits of discussion and collaborative learning.

For the 2026/27 academic year, my individual tutoring rate is £75.00 per hour for a one-to-one session. This rate reflects my experience as a qualified teacher, tutor and examiner, as well as the level of preparation, expertise and individual attention provided in each session.

My group rates vary depending on the size of the group, offering parents a more affordable alternative to one-to-one tutoring, as I aim to provide affordable options for parents wherever possible. This can be particularly appealing where you know of another family at the same school, with a child of a similar age and academic level, who is also seeking private tuition. Group sessions are priced per child as follows:

• Two children sharing a session: £45.00 per child, per session

• Three children sharing a session: £35.00 per child, per session

• Four children sharing a session: £30.00 per child, per session

Group sessions are only available where all children attend the same school and are working at a broadly similar level. This is because children at different schools are typically following different syllabuses, studying different set texts, working from different resources, and progressing at a different pace — even within the same year group and subject. Without this alignment, a session risks being too fast for one child and too slow for another, and I would be unable to prepare material that serves everyone properly.

As such, I'll ask parents to identify and arrange a suitable group among families they know, rather than trying to match unrelated students together myself - parents are often best placed to know which families might be a good fit.

My agency rate varies depending on the agency through which tuition is arranged, but expect £100.00 to £120.00 an hour . If you would prefer to work through an agency, I recommend contacting Carl Cerny at contact@cambridgetutorcompany.co.uk, who can advise you further.

Unlike many tutors, I plan lessons, can set homework, and invest in the professional standards and resources needed to provide a high-quality tutoring service. This includes membership of The Tutors' Association, an enhanced DBS check, professional indemnity insurance, ICO registration, Google Workspace, and subscriptions to a range of educational tools that support effective teaching and learning.

I am a highly qualified teacher with many years of classroom experience, holding a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and am a member of both the Chartered College of Teaching and the Tutors’ Association. I combine this depth of professional experience with the flexibility and individual focus of working as a full-time tutor, allowing me to tailor my teaching closely to each student’s needs, goals and ambitions.

I remain committed to continuous professional development, keeping my knowledge and teaching practice informed by curriculum developments, educational research and the latest approaches to effective teaching and learning.

Online tuition offers a range of practical and academic advantages, including:

• Easy sharing of model answers, exemplar responses, and live annotations

• The ability to provide recorded resources where appropriate

• Accessibility for international students and families based outside the UK

Online learning removes travel time, allows students to work in a familiar and comfortable environment, and provides greater flexibility when scheduling sessions.

Online tutoring has proven to be highly effective and, for many students, can be even more productive than traditional face-to-face tuition. The success of this approach is reflected in the positive feedback and testimonials from students and families.

Safeguarding is a priority.

I am registered with the DBS Update Service, ensuring that the appropriate background checks are maintained and regularly verified. This provides families with confidence that their child’s safety and wellbeing are treated with the utmost importance.

Lessons last for 60 minutes.

We begin each session with a brief check-in and a review of prior learning, helping to consolidate knowledge and identify any areas for further development.

We then introduce new concepts, modelling their application before guiding students towards independent practice and written responses.

Finally, each lesson concludes with a plenary and a brief summary of key learning points, ensuring that students leave with a clear understanding of the session’s objectives.

Yes. Consistency and commitment are essential for meaningful progress, so lesson slots are reserved at a regular time each week.

This structure helps students maintain momentum, consolidate their learning, and build confidence over time. Regular sessions also allow us to identify areas for development and provide targeted support as students progress.

Lessons typically take place once per week, although I can offer additional sessions during school holidays and in the lead-up to key examinations where appropriate.

I provide tuition for GCSE English Language and English Literature across the AQA, OCR, and Edexcel exam boards. I also offer A Level tuition for AQA and OCR specifications.

In addition, I support students preparing for 11+ and 13+ examinations, drawing on my experience of writing these papers.

I also provide guidance with university admissions. As a Sixth Form Tutor, I have supported students with the preparation of personal statements, written references, and helped them prepare for admissions tests and interviews.

All sessions are carefully tailored to the specific requirements, assessment objectives, and mark schemes of each exam board, ensuring that students develop the knowledge, skills, and exam techniques needed to perform confidently and effectively.

I can offer additional homework and marking support where appropriate. Please contact me to discuss your child’s individual requirements in more detail.

I bring over 12 years of teaching experience, having worked in some of the leading academic schools in the country. I hold Qualified Teacher Status and a PGCE, and have also examined for multiple exam boards across a range of examination cycles.

As a full-time tutor, I am able to offer your child the time, flexibility, and detailed feedback needed to make sustained and meaningful progress. This allows lessons to be carefully tailored to their individual needs, helping them develop both confidence and the skills required for academic success.

I have extensive experience supporting students with SEND, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism, as well as students with EAL and those who are home educated.

If you are happy to share your child’s Individual Needs Plan (INP), I will use this information to carefully tailor lessons, ensuring that their individual strengths and areas for development are fully supported.

Above all, I believe that progress begins with a strong, trusting relationship. I take a genuine interest in each student as an individual and create a calm, supportive environment in which they feel safe, understood, and able to fulfil their potential.

This will depend on the specific agency through which you book tuition, so I would recommend contacting them directly for further information.

Weekend tuition is available to existing students, subject to availability. Please note that additional charges may apply for weekend sessions.

I understand that investing in private tuition is a significant decision for families. The cost reflects the time, expertise, and professional commitment required to provide high-quality, personalised support.

Tutors typically work outside normal school hours, with sessions concentrated in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. As self-employed professionals, tutors are responsible for managing their own professional development, resources, insurance, and periods without income, including holidays and illness.

The hourly cost of tuition is comparable to many other specialist services, such as professional coaching or skilled trades, reflecting the expertise, preparation, and individual attention involved in supporting each student.

Throughout my career, I have been recognised for my strong pastoral skills and my ability to build positive relationships with students.

Meaningful progress in tutoring requires more than subject knowledge alone; it depends on rapport, communication, trust, and a genuine understanding of each student as an individual. I bring inspiration, empathy, and a sense of humour to every tutoring session, alongside extensive experience supporting students with EAL, SEND, and home education backgrounds.

My years of classroom teaching have given me a deep understanding of how to motivate students, build confidence, and create an environment in which they feel supported and able to achieve their potential.

Alongside the information provided on my website, I am happy to provide references from previous Heads of Department, as well as testimonials from former students.

When choosing a private tutor, it is important to look carefully at their qualifications, experience, and professional background. Unlike classroom teaching, private tutoring is not a regulated profession, meaning that families should take care to understand a tutor’s training, experience, and approach before making a decision.

I would recommend considering factors such as whether a tutor holds a recognised teaching qualification, their experience in the classroom, the schools they have worked in, and their reasons for moving into tutoring. Professional standards such as an enhanced DBS check, appropriate insurance, and membership of recognised tutoring organisations can also provide valuable reassurance.

Artificial intelligence has created exciting opportunities within education, supporting students with proofreading, helping teachers develop resources, and enabling small businesses to work more efficiently. However, families should remain mindful of the importance of authenticity and quality. Carefully review whether testimonials, resources, and website content genuinely reflect a tutor’s own expertise and experience.

Ultimately, the best tutors combine subject knowledge, professional experience, and a genuine commitment to supporting students as individuals.

I have a strong interest in AI and education, and in my previous school I led the AI Humanities Hub, exploring how emerging technologies could support teaching and learning.

AI is an incredibly powerful tool that is likely to transform many aspects of education. However, it also has significant limitations, particularly when it comes to developing the deeper skills required for English.

One of the biggest challenges is the tendency for students to become over-reliant on AI. In principle, AI can be used effectively as a scaffold: helping students explore ideas, refine their thinking, and develop their understanding. In practice, however, many students use it to replace the thinking process itself. While this may create the appearance of progress in the short term, the limitations become clear over time, particularly when students are required to work independently under examination conditions.

English assessment also involves a high degree of interpretation and professional judgement. Even when provided with exam board mark schemes, AI tools can struggle to apply assessment criteria in the same way as an experienced teacher or examiner. They may identify some strengths and weaknesses accurately, but often lack the ability to prioritise the most important areas for improvement, particularly when it comes to sophisticated evaluation and critical analysis.

There is also a vital human element to teaching and tutoring. Education is built on relationships: understanding a student’s personality, recognising when they are struggling, motivating them, and helping them develop confidence. AI can support this process, but it cannot replace the trust and connection that comes from working with an experienced teacher.

AI is a valuable educational tool when used thoughtfully and responsibly. However, it is a complement to effective teaching and tutoring, not a replacement for the expertise, judgement, and personal support that a skilled educator provides.