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Exam preparation tuition should connect an identified difficulty with focused teaching, relevant practice and feedback the learner can use. Begin with recent work and the actual assessment requirements, then agree what to prioritise and how to review progress.

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Isshaq Miskin Sahibu

Mathematics and Physics Specialist

United Kingdom

£19.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

MathematicsMechanicsPhysicsPure Maths

Currently pursuing his Bachelors of Science in Computer Science.
Isshaq has over 2 years' of experience tutoring Mathematics and Physics at GCSE, A-Level, and SQA levels.
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
Holds straight-As for his A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics, and ICT.

Isshaq is a physics and maths tutor for KS3, GCSE/iGCSE and A/AS Level (CAIE, Edexcel, SQA), with 2+ years’ experience and a BSc Computer Science in progress. He provides structured lessons with session reports and optional homework.

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Oliver Aldridge

★ 5.0

Physics and Mathematics Specialist

Southampton, United Kingdom

£36.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Further MathsMathematicsPhysics

Holds a First for his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with Physics from the University of Keele.
Currently on track to receive a distinction for his Masters of Science in Mathematics from the Open University.
Holds 6 years of private online tuition experience assisting students in Mathematics, and Science (especially Physics) of all levels from KS2/3 to GCSE and AS/A-Level.
Vast knowledge of UK syllabuses, and an ability to cover any topic in his area of expertise in a moment's notice.
Oliver is multilingual, with fluency in three languages and proficiency in two others.

Oliver is a physics and maths tutor offering online tutoring from KS2/3 to GCSE and AS/A-Level, plus degree-level support. First-class BSc Maths with Physics (Keele), MSc Maths in progress, 6 years’ experience, with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Justin Raine

★ 4.6

Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics Specialist

Manchester

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

ChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Currently studying for his Masters of Science in Chemistry at the University of Nottingham.
Holds multiple years of tutoring experience assisting KS3, GCSE, and A-Level cohorts.
Justin is a member of the Royal Chemistry Society (RCS).
Holds A, A, A for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics at AS-Level.
In Secondary School, Justin remained in the top percentile of his students achieving a 3.5 GPA.

Justin Raine is a gcse maths tutor teaching KS2–A Level Maths and Chemistry plus KS2–GCSE Physics; he is studying for an MSc in Chemistry and is a Royal Chemistry Society member. Lesson reports included, with optional homework.

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Daniel Denton

★ 5.0

Qualified Mathematics Teacher

York, United Kingdom

£38.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacherHigh performing tutor

Further MathsMathematicsPure Maths

Holds a PGCE for his Bachelors of Education in Mathematics at the University of York.
Holds a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics at the University of York.
Qualified UK state secondary school teacher for Mathematics.
Transitioned to Latimer Tuition for a work-at-home role from UK secondary schools in 2022.
Holds A*, A* for Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A-Level.
Holds A*, A*, A*, A* for Mathematics, Pure Mathematics (Extra), Statistics (Extra) and Further Mathematics at GCSE level.

Daniel Denton is a qualified UK secondary Maths teacher (PGCE, University of York) and experienced private tutor; a gcse maths tutor and a level maths tutor from KS3 to Further Maths, with lesson reports and optional free homework.

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Celine Henry

★ 5.0

Qualified Geography and Humanities Teacher

London

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacherHigh performing tutor

GeographyGovernment and PoliticsHistoryPolitics+1 more

Celine holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Currently working on a PhD in History, and teaching a Modern History module at the University of Birmingham.
Holds Bachelor of Arts in Politics History from the University of Hull.
Holds a Master of Science in International Development from the University of Edinburgh.
Regularly teaches History, Politics, and Geography to KS2, KS3, GCSE and A-Level cohorts.
Celine is an experienced examiner and moderator for GCSE and A-Level examination boards.

Celine is a qualified history teacher and A-Level History tutor, currently undertaking doctoral research at the University of Birmingham, with experience teaching and tutoring across school and undergraduate levels.

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Olatade Fadeyi

★ 5.0

Mathematics and Science Specialist

United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

11+ (general)BiologyChemistryCreative Writing+6 more

Currently working towards her Masters in Biochemistry.
Holds over 2 years' of tutoring and teaching experience.
Holds an A for Psychology at A-Level.
Holds 2 A*s, and 5 As at iGCSE level.
Olatade has experience working with SEN students.

Olatade is a gcse maths tutor and maths and science tutor for 11+ to A-Level, teaching GCSE/iGCSE Maths plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and A-Level Psychology. She has 2+ years’ experience, including SEN support, with session reports and optional homework.

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Nida Ali

Science Specialist

Southend on Sea, United Kingdom

£23.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyChemistryEnglish skillsMathematics+2 more

Holds an M.Phil degree in Science and Management.
Worked as a Science teacher in secondary school for 4 years abroad.
Worked as a cover supervisor in secondary schools in UK for 3 months.

Nida Ali is a Science Specialist and physics tutor providing online tutoring for KS2–KS3 and GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics; M.Phil-qualified with 4 years’ secondary teaching experience. Session reports included; homework available free.

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Deborah Adekore-Otu

Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science Specialist

Walsall, United Kingdom

£25.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

BiologyComputer ScienceMathematics

Currently studying for her Bachelors of Science with Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University.
Over 2 years' of experince tutoring online.
Holds 3 Distinction*s in her Applied (Medical) Science BTEC Level 3.
Deborah is a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA).
Holds As for Psychology and Sociology at GCSE level.

Deborah Adekore-Otu is a GCSE maths tutor providing online tutoring in Maths, Biology and Computer Science (KS2-3/GCSE). She has 2+ years' experience, is studying BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science, and provides lesson reports and optional homework.

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Start with the difficulty, not just the exam date

Bring a recent piece of work and describe what happened when the learner attempted it. A mark tells you how that attempt went; the answer and the learner’s explanation help you decide what to work on next. These are useful starting points to discuss with a tutor, rather than labels to assign from a score alone.

The topic is not understood: Ask for an explanation that starts from what the learner already knows, followed by a question that checks the missing idea.
Notes look familiar, but recall is difficult: Discuss short attempts without notes, checking gaps and returning to the material later. Recognising a page is different from producing an answer.
The idea is understood, but the answer misses the task: Focus on interpreting the question and organising the required response. Ask the tutor to explain how an answer meets the assessment criteria.
Answers are left unfinished: Look at where time is going: getting started, planning, writing or checking. Choose a manageable rehearsal task before repeating a full paper.

Use materials for the learner’s actual assessment

Before settling on a revision plan, confirm the subject, qualification or course, awarding body or provider, and intended assessment date. Add the specification and tier where relevant. Ask the school, college or course provider for any details you do not know.

Check the current assessment instructions and use appropriate questions and marking guidance. An older paper can help with practice, but it is not a prediction of the next exam. If the assessment format has changed, ask which parts of older material still apply.

Take marked work or teacher feedback to the first lesson, alongside the question that produced it. This gives the tutor something concrete to discuss and helps avoid spending a session revising a topic the learner can already handle.

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How to use past papers effectively

Compare experience that matters for this learner

Read subject qualifications and teaching qualifications separately, then ask about experience teaching the relevant material and preparing learners for the assessment. Request evidence of qualifications or training that matters to your decision, and references where useful. A profile is a starting point for that conversation.

Latimer offers a free introductory meeting to discuss goals, approach and arrangements. Use it to explore the questions below; it is not normally a full teaching lesson.

Relevant assessment experience: Which parts of this course or assessment have you taught? How would you check that your materials match the learner’s current requirements?
A useful starting point: What would you want to see in the first lesson, and how would that shape the initial priorities? Look for a plan that responds to the learner’s work.
Clear, adaptable teaching: How would you respond if an explanation did not make sense? Discuss pace, prompts and ways to check understanding.
Evidence of progress: What should the learner be able to do independently after working on this difficulty? Agree what work you will revisit and when.

Agree a cycle of practice, feedback and another attempt

Use lessons to address a difficulty and prepare the learner to practise it independently. For school learners, the Education Endowment Foundation’s tutoring guidance emphasises identified gaps, connections with classroom teaching and ongoing monitoring.

For example, a learner may finish on time but leave explanations incomplete. A useful priority is constructing a complete response, followed by another question to check that skill; simply completing more papers would not show what changed.

Look for changes in the work: a clearer explanation, a correctly chosen method or an answer completed with fewer prompts. Confidence matters too, but it should sit alongside evidence of what the learner can do.

A practical cycle to discuss with a tutor is:

Attempt and explain
Try a suitable question before looking at a solution. Explain the reasoning so the tutor can see where help is needed.
Teach the missing part
Work through the idea or step that caused difficulty. Ask why the improved approach works, rather than only copying a corrected answer.
Act on the feedback
Revise the response, then attempt a similar task with less help. Feedback should leave the learner with a specific next action.
Revisit and review
Return to a comparable question later. Record whether the learner can complete it independently and which difficulty still needs attention.

EEF guidance on one-to-one tuition Build a revision error log

Fit lessons and revision into the time available

Start with the exam dates and the week the learner actually has. Include school, college or work, other subjects, rest and existing commitments before adding lessons and independent practice. Agree a realistic initial schedule and a point to review it.

With more preparation time, leave room to teach gaps, practise and return to them. With little time, choose a small set of achievable priorities and shorter rehearsal tasks. Avoid treating an intensive timetable as a promise that a broad gap can be repaired before the exam.

Each Latimer tutor sets their own hourly rate, and lessons use pay-as-you-go billing. Compare the current profile rate with the proposed lesson length and frequency to estimate the cost of the initial plan. Ask what feedback or preparation is included before agreeing any work between lessons. At the review point, consider what has improved and whether the next sessions still justify the time and cost.

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Plan a realistic revision timetable as a parent

Make the lesson format work for the learner

Latimer’s service is built around online one-to-one tuition. In-person lessons need an individual arrangement with the tutor. For online exam preparation, discuss how the learner will show written work and read the questions or feedback being shared.

Check that the learner can hear explanations, see the materials clearly and attempt questions comfortably in the available space.
Describe any difficulty with long instructions, pace or keeping track of several steps. Ask about shorter tasks, written prompts or a recap that the learner can use afterwards.
Agree when to reduce prompts and try work independently. If a particular adaptation is important, discuss it with the individual tutor before choosing the arrangement.

Tell us what the learner needs to prepare for

Share the assessment, the main difficulty, the time remaining and your preferred schedule and budget. Add any recent feedback that explains the need. The tutor matching request is free.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

When should exam preparation tutoring start?

Start the conversation when a specific difficulty becomes clear, rather than waiting for a particular countdown. Allow time to identify the issue, work on it, practise independently and review progress. There is no single start date or lesson count that suits every learner; the initial plan should reflect the assessment and the work still needed.

Is tutoring still useful if the exam is only a few days away?

Discuss one or two realistic priorities with the tutor, such as planning an answer or reviewing a recurring error. Short rehearsals may be more practical than another full mock. Be clear about what can be attempted in the remaining time, and avoid expecting a few sessions to replace broad understanding of the course.

Do I need paid tuition or could revision resources be enough?

If the learner understands the material, can check their own work and has useful feedback, begin by using the support and resources already available through their course. Consider tuition when there is a specific gap that remains unresolved or the learner needs help understanding feedback. Ask what the tutor would add before choosing a pattern of paid lessons.

Will memorising notes prepare me for the exam?

Recall is one part of preparation. You also need to practise the kind of response the assessment asks for. Try answering before checking your materials, then correct the gaps. If remembering facts is improving but explanations or problem-solving are still difficult, make those tasks the next focus with the tutor.

Can a tutor predict the questions or guarantee my target grade?

Past papers show examples of earlier assessments; they do not establish what will appear next. No particular grade gain is supported for every learner. Use the current course requirements to guide preparation and agree specific improvements to check in the learner’s work, rather than choosing tuition on a promised result.

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