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What our Computer Science tutors help with

Building confidence with tricky Computer Science topics and knowledge gaps
Improving exam technique, past-paper strategy, and mark-scheme confidence
Creating a clear revision plan around your child's timetable and goals

Tailored to AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and more.

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Meet a few of our high-performing A-Level Computer Science specialists.

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Kevin Titus

Mathematics and Computer Science Specialist

Cardiff

£35.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Computer ScienceComputing and ICTMathematicsMusic+2 more

Over 3 years' of tutoring experience, supporting students from KS2 to A-Level in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Music.
Currently studying towards his integrated Masters in Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Holds A*,A*,A for Mathematics, Computer Science, and Music at A-Level.
Holds 13 A*s for his GCSEs.
Experienced in exam preparation, helping students develop effective revision techniques and strategies for success.
Volunteers as a Cadet Forces Adult Volunteer with the Royal Air Force Air Cadets, working with young people. Served for 7 years, reaching the rank of Flight Sergeant, and specialises in delivering Cyber training and the Level 2 Aviation BTEC qualification.

Kevin Titus is a maths tutor and GCSE computer science tutor for KS2 to A-Level, with 4+ years’ experience and a Computer Science & Software Engineering degree in progress at the University of Birmingham; he simplifies tough topics and builds exam confidence.

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Faith Muanza

Mathematics and Computer Science Specialist

Stanmore, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Computer ScienceFurther MathsMathematics

Currently studying for her Masters of Science in Computer Science at the University of Warwick.
Holds over 2 years of tutoring experience, working with KS2/3, to GCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level cohorts.
Holds A*, A, A for Computer Science, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics at A-Level.
Holds A**, A** for Mathematics and Computer Science at GCSE level.

Faith Muanza is a GCSE maths tutor and computer science tutor, with 2+ years’ experience from KS2/3 to A Level; MSc Computer Science student at the University of Warwick, offering tailored lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Jelan Aruno Jesuthasan

Qualified Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher

Maesteg, United Kingdom

£50.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacher

Computer ScienceComputing and ICTMathematics

Jelan is a dedicated educator with an enthusiasm for teaching Mathematics and Computer Science across various awarding bodies.
Holds a Postgraduate Diploma of Science in Computer Science from the University of Peradeniya.
Also holds an Masters of Science in Health and Social Care Management from the University of Bradford.
Currently pursuing Further Studies leading to a PhD.
With experience as both an examiner and moderator, Jelan is well-equipped to offer guidance and support for examination preparation.
Currently teaching Computer Science, ICT, Digital Technology and Mathematics for Key Stage 3 to GCSE, and A-Level cohorts.

QTS-qualified gcse maths tutor and computer science tutor teaching Key Stage 3 to A Level. Experienced examiner and moderator who provides exam-prep support, session reports, and optional free homework.

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Alexander Geoman

★ 5.0

Mathematics, Science and Computer Science Specialist

Stevenage, United Kingdom

£40.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiries

Computer ScienceComputing and ICTMathematicsNumeracy+1 more

Currently studying for his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of Nottingham.
Holds A*, A, A for Computer Science, Economics, and Mathematics at A-Level.
Holds A**s in Computer Science and Religious Studies, A*s in Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and History, and As in English language and English Literature at GCSE level.
Holds numerous UKMT Maths Challenge Awards (Bronze-Gold).
Holds a Jack Wilson award from In2ScienceUK for endeavours in Computer Science.
Alex employs a systematic method for learning and continually monitors students' progress to enhance performance within exams.

Alexander is a gcse maths tutor and gcse computer science tutor, studying Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence at the University of Nottingham; he supports KS2–AS/A Level with a systematic approach, lesson reports, and free homework.

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Match Me With an A-Level Computer Science Tutor

Compare online A-Level Computer Science tutors who can support programming, algorithms, systems theory, exam technique and board-aware revision. Use profiles to check rates, availability, DBS status and fit, then message tutors directly or ask Latimer for help choosing.

Why choose Latimer for A-Level Computer Science?

Finding the right A Level Computer Science tutor is not just about finding someone who can code. Parents usually need a tutor who can explain abstract ideas clearly, understand the student’s exam board, work through programming and theory gaps, and help the student practise independently. Latimer brings that decision into one place: compare tutor profiles, rates and availability, then message tutors directly before you book.

Latimer describes its model as “Direct tutor contact, pay-as-you-go pricing” on its How It Works page. For A-Level Computer Science, that means you can look for support with programming, algorithms, data structures, systems theory, exam technique and the NEA/programming project without committing to a long package before you have spoken to the tutor.

Compare online tutors by subject, level, price, availability and profile background.
Use tutor profiles to check relevant Computer Science experience, teaching style and badges where available.
Keep expectations realistic: tutoring can improve understanding, confidence, exam technique and study routines, but no tutor can guarantee a grade.

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Find an A Level Computer Science tutor

How to compare, contact and start with a tutor

A strong first enquiry gives the tutor enough context to judge fit. Include the exam board if known, the student’s current year, the topics causing difficulty, any mock results or target grade, and whether the priority is coding confidence, theory, exam technique or the programming project.

On Latimer, families can browse tutor profiles, message tutors directly and arrange an introductory meeting where available before starting paid lessons. If you would rather not shortlist alone, send the same details through the contact page and ask for help choosing a suitable tutor.

Use subject, level, availability and price filters to narrow the directory.
Ask directly about the student’s exam board, programming language and weakest topics.
Confirm practical details such as evenings, weekends, homework, reports and lesson length before booking.

Shortlist
Filter by Computer Science and A Level, then compare profile background, hourly rate and availability.
Message
Explain the student’s board, current confidence, deadlines and the kind of support you want.
Intro
Use an introductory meeting where available to check communication style and practical fit.
Start and review
Agree a first lesson plan, then review progress after the first few sessions.

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Pricing, tutor types and what affects fit

Latimer publishes tutor rates on tutor profiles, so the safest price to use is the live price shown on the tutor card. Its current How It Works page gives broad examples: many A-Level student, graduate, teaching-assistant and full-time tutor profiles are shown around £20–£30 per hour, while current or retired teachers, examiners and lecturers may be around £25–£50 per hour. These are examples by tutor background, not a guaranteed price for every A-Level Computer Science tutor.

The useful question is not simply “who costs most?” A recent Computer Science graduate may be excellent for coding confidence and relatable explanations. A qualified teacher or examiner may be valuable for assessment structure, mark schemes and school-style feedback. A specialist tutor may offer the best fit where the student needs sustained topic diagnosis and accountability. Latimer also states: “The price we present is the price you pay.”

Check the live tutor-card rate before enquiring.
Choose tutor background by the student’s need, not just by title.
Latimer’s model is pay-as-you-go; invoices are issued after lessons, with no long-term tie-in described on the current process pages.
Some tutors may use cancellation policies, so confirm rescheduling expectations before regular lessons begin.

Student or recent graduate tutor: Often suits coding confidence, recent exam experience and budget-conscious support.
Graduate or specialist tutor: Can suit structured A-Level tuition, topic gaps and longer-term accountability.
Qualified teacher: May help with curriculum planning, school-style explanations and classroom context.
Examiner or assessment specialist: Can be useful where the student needs mark-scheme language, paper timing or assessment insight.
SEN-aware tutor: May help adapt explanations and routines, while official exam arrangements remain with the school, college or exam centre.

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Online A-Level Computer Science tutoring and near-me expectations

Many families search for an A Level Computer Science tutor near them. For this subject, online tutoring can be a strength: the student can share code, pseudocode, diagrams, exam papers and error messages on screen while the tutor talks through the thinking process. Latimer is online-first, with in-person arrangements only possible where the family and tutor are close enough and both agree.

An online Computer Science lesson might use screen sharing for code, a shared document for pseudocode, a whiteboard for Boolean logic or system architecture, and past-paper questions for exam technique. Latimer’s current process pages say Microsoft Teams is the default lesson platform, with Google Meet, Zoom or another agreed platform also possible.

Online one-to-one lessons let you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited by local availability.
For programming support, shared screens and live debugging conversations can be more useful than paper-only explanations.
In-person lessons should be treated as a possible private arrangement, not a page-wide promise.

Online one-to-one tutoring: Best for national choice, screen sharing, shared code, whiteboards and flexible scheduling.
In-person tutoring: May work if a nearby tutor and family agree, but should not be assumed from this page.
Group revision class: Can be cheaper, but gives less personal diagnosis and less profile choice.
Free resources and self-study: Useful for motivated students, but weaker when the problem is diagnosis, feedback or accountability.

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Credentials, DBS checks and realistic trust signals

For A-Level Computer Science, useful tutor credentials can include a Computer Science degree, strong A-Level results, school or tutoring experience, qualified-teacher status, examiner experience, coding fluency and the ability to explain abstract ideas without taking over the work. No single label is automatically best for every student.

Latimer’s tutor cards and profiles are the place to check what is true for a specific tutor: rate, background, badges, DBS status, subjects, levels and profile wording. Latimer’s current FAQs state that tutors are DBS checked and must hold an Enhanced DBS check with the Children’s Barred List. Treat profile details as the evidence for each tutor rather than assuming every tutor has every credential.

Check whether the tutor has A-Level Computer Science, Computer Science degree, teaching or examiner experience where relevant.
Ask how they teach programming, algorithms, theory and exam technique, not just whether they know the syllabus.
Use review or rating claims only where they are visible and current on the live profile or review page.
Avoid any tutor who offers to write code, complete coursework or bypass assessment rules.

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What A-Level Computer Science tutors can cover

A-Level Computer Science is broader than coding. Official specifications vary by awarding body, but the common territory includes programming, algorithms, data structures, data representation, computer systems, networking, databases, legal and ethical issues, computational thinking and practical project work. That is why a useful tutor should be able to move between theory, code, diagrams, exam answers and independent practice.

AQA’s specification, for example, includes fundamentals of programming, data structures, algorithms, theory of computation, data representation, computer systems, networking, databases, Big Data, functional programming and a non-exam computing practical project. OCR and Eduqas use their own wording and assessment structures, so the tutor should start from the student’s actual board and resources.

Programming: syntax, functions, procedures, testing, debugging and writing clear solutions.
Algorithms: tracing, searching, sorting, pseudocode and step-by-step problem solving.
Systems and data: hardware, software, data representation, networks, databases and security ideas.
Exam technique: command words, structured explanations, mark-scheme precision and timed papers.
Project work: planning, testing and evaluation while keeping the student’s work their own.

Programming and problem solving: Functions, procedures, data types, debugging, testing and choosing a sensible solution approach.
Algorithms and data structures: Tracing logic, comparing approaches, storing data and explaining efficiency in exam language.
Computer systems: CPU, memory, storage, operating systems, software development and system architecture.
Networks, databases and data: Communication, protocols, databases, data representation and practical data handling.
Legal, ethical and social issues: Privacy, legislation, professional conduct and wider impacts of computing.
NEA or programming project: Planning and review support that protects independence and assessment integrity.

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Exam boards, assessment and NEA boundaries

A-Level Computer Science support should be board-aware. Families should tell the tutor whether the student is studying AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas or another specification, then confirm the papers, project rules and current resources. OCR H446, for example, has two written papers worth 40% each and a Programming project worth 20%; OCR says students must take all three components. OCR also describes the project as work where students “analyse, design, develop, test, evaluate and document” a program.

The ethical boundary matters. A tutor can help a student understand requirements, plan sensibly, test code, discuss debugging approaches and reflect on feedback. A tutor should not write code for the student, complete coursework, provide assessed answers or help bypass exam-board or JCQ rules.

Ask the tutor which boards and paper structures they have supported before.
Bring the specification, recent school feedback, mark schemes or mock papers to the first lessons.
For NEA or project work, keep the student’s analysis, code, testing and evaluation their own.
Use official board and JCQ pages for the final word on assessment rules.

AQA: Strong topic breadth including programming, data structures, algorithms, theory, systems, networking, databases and non-exam practical work.
OCR: Two written papers plus a 20% programming project for H446, according to OCR’s specification-at-a-glance page.
Eduqas/WJEC: Emphasises abstraction, decomposition, logic, algorithms, programming and moral, ethical, legal and cultural awareness.
NEA/project support: Safe support means questions, planning, testing and debugging approaches, not writing the student’s assessed work.

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Common weak topics and exam technique

Students often ask for help only after a topic feels impossible. In Computer Science, the visible mistake may be a wrong answer, but the real issue might be a missing reasoning step: not decomposing the problem, not tracing variables carefully, confusing syntax with logic, or not explaining an algorithm in the language the mark scheme expects.

A good tutor should diagnose that pattern, model the thinking process and then give the student guided practice. That could mean tracing a loop line by line, turning a paragraph into pseudocode, comparing two data structures, reviewing a mock paper, or helping the student write clearer explanations for system, network or ethical questions.

Blank-screen coding confidence: moving from "I don’t know where to start" to a small first step.
Algorithm tracing: following variables, loops, conditions and outputs accurately.
Data structures and databases: choosing, explaining and applying the right structure.
Systems theory: turning CPU, memory, storage or networking facts into exam-ready explanations.
Mark-scheme language: making reasoning explicit enough to earn credit.

If the student knows theory but drops marks
Focus on command words, structured answers, timing and examiner-style precision.
If the student can code but avoids written questions
Blend practical examples with explanation practice and shorter timed answers.
If the student freezes when coding
Use decomposition, pseudocode, small functions and debugging routines.
If revision feels unfocused
Use mocks and topic audits to build a specific practice loop rather than more passive reading.

Ready to compare A-Level Computer Science tutors?

Start with the filtered tutor list, compare profiles and rates, then message a tutor directly. If you would rather have help shortlisting, include the student’s level, exam board if known, target topics, availability and learning preferences when you contact Latimer.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How do I choose an A Level Computer Science tutor?

Start with the student’s board, weak topics and goals. Check whether the tutor can explain programming, algorithms, systems theory and exam technique clearly, then compare profile background, rate, availability and DBS/profile information. On Latimer, you can message tutors directly and use an introductory meeting where available to check fit before paid lessons.

How much does A Level Computer Science tutoring cost?

Use the live price on each tutor card as the current rate. Latimer’s How It Works page gives broad examples by tutor background, such as many A-Level student, graduate, teaching-assistant and full-time tutor profiles around £20–£30 per hour, and teachers, examiners or lecturers around £25–£50 per hour. Those examples are not a guaranteed price for every Computer Science tutor.

Can online tutoring work for A Level Computer Science?

Yes. Computer Science often works well online because the student can share code, pseudocode, exam papers and diagrams on screen. A lesson can include live debugging discussion, whiteboard explanations, past-paper review, lesson notes and agreed practice between sessions.

Can a tutor help with AQA, OCR or Eduqas A Level Computer Science?

A tutor can give board-aware support, but you should confirm the student’s exact board and specification with the tutor before booking. AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and other pathways can differ in wording, assessment structure and project rules, so bring the specification, school resources or recent papers to the first conversation where possible.

Can a tutor help with the A Level Computer Science NEA or programming project?

A tutor can help the student understand requirements, plan their approach, think through testing, discuss debugging strategies and reflect on feedback. They should not write the student’s code, complete assessed work, provide answers for submission or help bypass exam-board or JCQ rules.

What happens in the first Computer Science tutoring lesson?

A sensible first lesson usually checks the student’s board, confidence, weak topics, deadlines and goals, then works through one practical coding, theory or exam-style task. By the end, tutor and student should agree what to practise and what the next lesson should focus on.

How often should my child have A Level Computer Science tutoring?

Weekly lessons often suit steady progress, confidence rebuilding or exam-year accountability. Fortnightly lessons may work for motivated students who can practise independently. Short intensive blocks can help around mocks or exam season. Avoid fixed lesson-count promises; the right rhythm depends on gaps, deadlines, budget and how much independent practice the student can manage.

Is A Level Computer Science hard?

It can be demanding because it combines programming, abstract problem solving, data, systems theory, exam technique and practical project work. A tutor can help by breaking problems into steps, modelling reasoning, reviewing mistakes and turning practice into a clearer routine.

Do we need a qualified teacher, examiner or specialist tutor?

Not always. Some students benefit from a qualified teacher or examiner, especially for assessment technique. Others may do best with a Computer Science graduate, specialist tutor or high-performing university student who can explain coding clearly. Match the tutor background to the student’s actual need rather than assuming one title is always best.

Can I find an A Level Computer Science tutor near me?

This page is designed for online/national tutor comparison. That means you can compare suitable A-Level Computer Science tutors by expertise, price, availability and fit rather than being limited to local supply. In-person lessons may be possible only if a tutor and family are close by and both agree; do not assume local in-person coverage in every town or city.

Can tutors support students with access arrangements or SEND needs?

Tutors can adapt lesson routines and practice for students who use extra time, rest breaks, readers, assistive technology or other usual approaches. Official access arrangements are managed by schools, colleges or exam centres under JCQ processes, so a tutor should not be presented as arranging or guaranteeing them.

What if the tutor is not the right fit?

Use direct messaging and any introductory meeting to check fit before regular paid lessons. If the fit still does not feel right, return to the tutor list or contact Latimer with the student’s subject, level, exam board, availability and learning preferences so the team can help you think through a better match.

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