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Kevin Maher

Mathematics and Science Specialist

Orpington, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Currently studying for his Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Over 4 years' of teaching experience.
Holds A, A, B for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds A**s for Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry at GCSE level.
St' Olave's Grammar School Alumni (4th best secondary state school in London).

BiologyChemistryMathematicsPhysics

Kevin is a GCSE maths tutor and physics tutor with 4+ years’ experience, studying Computer Engineering at the University of Birmingham. Tailored lessons include 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

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.

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Nida Ali is a Science Specialist offering gcse science tutoring for KS2–KS3 and GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. M.Phil-qualified with 4 years’ secondary teaching experience; provides engaging, exam-technique-focused sessions with lesson reports and optional homework.

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Raqeebat Lekuti

Science and Psychology Specialist

West Bromwich, United Kingdom

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Over 3 years’ of tutoring experience both in-person and online, in KS3 and GCSE Science.
Currently Studying for her Bachelors of Medicine & Surgery at the University of Birmingham.
Holds A*, A, A for Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry at A-Level.
Holds A**- A* (9s-8s) at GCSE level, including A** in all Sciences.

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Raqeebat Lekuti, a University of Birmingham medical student, provides online tutoring for KS3/GCSE Science and A-Level Biology & Chemistry, and is an A-Level psychology tutor with 3+ years’ 1:1 experience and session reports.

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Grace Sparrow

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Mathematics and Science Specialist

£35.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Holds a 1st Class Honours for her Masters of Science in Chemistry from the University of Bath.
Holds over 5 years of tutoring experience.
Currently studying for her PhD in Computational Chemistry at Dalhousie University.
Achieved A, A, A for her A-Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology.
Achieved 4 A*s and 1 A for her GCSEs in Mathematics, English, Triple Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology).

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Grace Sparrow is a maths and science tutor for KS2–A Level and IB, with 5+ years’ experience, a 1st Class Honours MSc Chemistry (Bath) and PhD study in computational chemistry at Dalhousie. Lesson reports included; homework available.

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Holly Wilson

Science Specialist

Rotherham

£35.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesHigh performing tutor

Over 5 years' of experience tutoring KS2, KS3, and GCSE students.
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the Open University.
Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management (Tourism) from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Holds an Advanced National Diploma in Travel and Tourism (equivalent to 3 A-Levels).
Holds 14 GCSEs in addition to a Merit in BTEC Sport.

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Science specialist Holly Wilson is a Physics tutor, Biology tutor and Chemistry tutor with 5+ years’ experience across KS2, KS3 and GCSE, plus A Level Biology. She holds a BSc in Environmental Science and provides lesson reports with optional homework.

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Jannat Suleman

★ 5.0

Qualified English, Science, and Mathematics Teacher

£30.00 per hourDBS checkediAccepting enquiriesQualified teacherHigh performing tutor

She is a full time tutor and a qualified English teacher with QTS and a PGCE in Secondary English.
Actively working within UK state secondary schools and with local authorities.
Completed her bachelor’s in English Literature.
She also holds a Bachelors of English from London University.
Achieved 3 A*’s for English Literature, Religious Studies, and Drama for her A-Levels.
Achieved 9 A*s to As in her GCSE, including English, Mathematics and Triple Science.

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Qualified English teacher (QTS, PGCE) and gcse english tutor; also a maths tutor for GCSE Maths plus Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Full-time UK secondary teacher providing lesson reports and optional homework.

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Compare GCSE Combined Science tutors for one-to-one online support across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This page helps parents understand tutor fit, pricing, online lessons, exam boards, Foundation and Higher tiers, mock-review support and realistic outcomes before making an enquiry.

Why choose Latimer for GCSE Combined Science?

GCSE Combined Science is a double-award science qualification covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics, so many families want a tutor who can connect ideas across all three sciences rather than treat the subject as separate one-off homework help. Latimer keeps the decision practical: compare tutor profiles, contact tutors directly and choose one-to-one online tuition that matches your child’s board, tier, confidence and schedule. Latimer describes its model as “Direct tutor contact, pay-as-you-go pricing… No contracts and no minimum spend.” A tutor can help with understanding, confidence, revision habits and exam technique, but no tutor can guarantee a particular grade.

Useful for Year 10 foundations, Year 11 mocks, last-term revision, resits and confidence rebuilding.
Suited to students who need breadth across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, not only isolated homework answers.
Designed to help parents compare tutors by fit, not rely on unsupported claims about results or availability.

Parent question: Will this tutor understand GCSE Combined Science as a double-award course?
Latimer answer: Use tutor profiles, direct enquiries and online lessons to compare subject experience, price, availability and teaching style.
Important boundary: Tutoring can support learning and exam preparation, but it should not promise grades, pass rates or local availability everywhere.

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How to compare and contact a tutor

A good enquiry gives the tutor enough information to judge fit quickly. Tell them the exam board if you know it, the current year group, recent mock result, target grade, tier, weak topics, availability and whether your child needs confidence-building, exam technique or a structured revision plan.

Start with the tutor’s GCSE Science and Combined Science experience, not just a broad science label.
Ask how they diagnose gaps and how they use homework, past papers or parent updates.
For complex criteria, such as a specific exam board, SEN experience, homeschool planning or adult resit support, contact Latimer for help with matching.

1. Shortlist: Compare profiles for GCSE level, science subjects, price, availability and teaching background.
2. Enquire: Share exam board, tier, mock results, weak topics and preferred lesson times.
3. Check fit: Many tutors offer an introductory conversation where shown on the profile, which can help you test rapport before regular lessons.
4. First lesson: Agree a topic audit, confidence check, recent work review and next-step plan.
5. Adjust: After the first few sessions, review whether the pace, homework and feedback style are working.

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Pricing, tutor type and what affects fit

Latimer pricing is tutor-specific, so use the live tutor cards for the current hourly rate rather than relying on an average. Latimer’s own wording is “Transparent pricing… the price we present is the price you pay.” Different families may choose a graduate tutor for confidence and consistency, a qualified teacher for classroom and specification experience, or an examiner-style tutor for mark-scheme precision. Price is one factor; fit, reliability and the student’s response to the teaching style matter too.

Avoid comparing price alone: ask what the tutor will do in the first month and how progress will be reviewed.
Teacher and examiner experience can be valuable for tier decisions, command words, practical questions and mark-scheme language.
A supportive graduate or student tutor may still be a strong fit for confidence, accountability and regular practice.

Graduate or university tutor: Often a good fit for relatable explanations, study habits, topic practice and confidence.
Qualified teacher: May help where classroom experience, tier awareness and structured specification planning are especially important.
Examiner or exam-focused tutor: Can be useful for command words, mark schemes, timing, practical questions and avoiding avoidable lost marks.
SEN-aware tutor: Relevant where a student needs adapted explanations, routine, confidence and pace-aware support.
Budget-conscious family: Use current profile prices and pay-as-you-go lessons; avoid long packages before checking fit.

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Online tuition, in-person options and “near me” searches

Many families search for a GCSE Combined Science tutor near them, but online tuition lets you compare suitable tutors nationally rather than being limited to local availability. That can be especially helpful for a double-award science course where the tutor may need to understand Biology, Chemistry, Physics, practical skills, tiered papers and a specific exam board. For in-person or location-specific tuition, check the current tutor profiles or contact Latimer rather than assuming every area is covered.

Online lessons can use screen sharing, shared documents, digital whiteboards, past papers and homework review.
In-person tutoring may suit some students, but local supply can narrow the choice of exam-board or tier experience.
Group courses and school support can be useful, but one-to-one tuition gives more room for diagnosis and confidence-building.

Online one-to-one: Best when you want wider tutor choice, flexible scheduling, direct feedback and regular topic diagnosis.
Local in-person: Useful for students who strongly prefer face-to-face learning, but only where a suitable local tutor is genuinely available.
Group revision course: Can add structure before exams, but may not focus on one student’s mock errors or confidence gaps.
School intervention: Often valuable and low-cost, but the student may still need individual practice or accountability.
Self-study only: Works for organised students with clear gaps; weaker when the student does not know why marks are being lost.

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Credentials, DBS checks and realistic outcomes

Tutor credentials should be interpreted carefully. A degree subject can show academic depth; qualified-teacher status can show classroom and curriculum experience; examiner experience can help with mark-scheme precision; SEN experience can support pace and explanation style. Latimer states: “All Latimer Tuition tutors are DBS-checked; specifically, they must hold an Enhanced DBS with the Children’s Barred List.” Use each tutor profile and your enquiry to check the details that matter for your child.

Ask whether the tutor has taught or tutored your child’s board, tier and current weak topics.
Ask how online lessons are kept focused and how parents can stay informed without micromanaging older students.
Be wary of any provider promising a specific grade: good tutoring supports preparation, but exam outcomes depend on many factors.

Qualified teacher: Can help with syllabus structure, classroom expectations and realistic tier planning.
Examiner experience: Can help students interpret command words, mark schemes, methods and explanation marks.
DBS and safety: Use the tutor profile and Latimer’s FAQ to understand safeguarding and parent-communication details.
Outcome boundary: A tutor can improve understanding, routines and exam technique; no tutor can guarantee a grade.

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What GCSE Combined Science actually covers

GCSE Combined Science is often called double award science because it covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is counted as two GCSEs rather than three separate science GCSEs. The Department for Education’s GCSE Combined Science subject content sets out the national subject-content framework for England, while each exam board publishes its own specification. For tutoring, the practical implication is simple: the student may need help connecting knowledge across all three sciences, plus maths, data, graphs and practical-method questions.

Biology support may include cells, infection, organisation, bioenergetics, genetics and ecology.
Chemistry support may include atomic structure, bonding, chemical changes, energy changes, rates and analysis.
Physics support may include energy, electricity, forces, waves, particles, magnetism and equations.
The exact topic names and paper layout depend on the student’s exam board and specification.

Combined Science: Double-award qualification across Biology, Chemistry and Physics, normally producing two GCSE-style grades.
Triple or Separate Science: Three separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, usually with more subject depth and more total assessment.
Tutor implication: A useful tutor should identify whether the weakness is content knowledge, maths/data skills, practical questions, revision habits or exam technique.

GOV.UK GCSE Combined Science subject content AQA GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Pearson Edexcel GCSE Sciences OCR Gateway Combined Science A

Exam boards, tiers and two GCSE grades

Exam-board fit matters. AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA each organise Combined Science or Double Award Science in their own way, and some boards offer more than one specification option. For example, AQA has Trilogy and Synergy specifications. Combined Science is tiered, so Foundation and Higher preparation can look different: Foundation is normally capped at 5-5, while Higher can reach 9-9. Students normally receive two grades, and Ofqual’s short wording for double-award grading is that the two results are “two equal or adjacent grades.” Schools or exam centres, not tutors, make official tier-entry and access-arrangement decisions.

Tell the tutor the board and specification before regular lessons begin, especially if the student is on AQA Trilogy/Synergy, OCR Gateway/Twenty First Century, Edexcel, Eduqas/WJEC or CCEA.
Foundation tier is usually used for lower-to-middle target grades and is normally capped at 5-5; Higher tier is for higher target grades and can reach 9-9.
There is no fixed permanent pass mark: grade boundaries and paper difficulty can vary by board and exam series.

AQA: Trilogy and Synergy are different Combined Science specifications, so tutors should know which specification the student follows.
Pearson Edexcel: Check the GCSE Combined Science specification and the student’s paper structure before planning tuition.
OCR: Gateway Combined Science A and Twenty First Century Combined Science B organise the course differently.
WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA: UK-wide wording needs care because qualification names, grading and specifications can differ by nation and awarding body.
Tier decision: A tutor can advise on preparation and evidence from practice papers, but the school or exam centre manages official entries and tier decisions.

AQA GCSE Combined Science: Synergy OCR Twenty First Century Combined Science B Eduqas GCSE Science CCEA GCSE Double Award Science

Topics a GCSE Combined Science tutor can cover

The most useful topic plan is not a generic list. It starts with the student’s board, recent classwork and mock evidence, then separates weak content from weak exam technique. A student might know the facts but lose marks on graph interpretation, units, method wording or multi-step calculations.

Use the student’s specification to check topic names and required practicals.
Use traffic-light confidence ratings so the student can see which topics need teaching, guided practice or independent revision.
Keep revisiting mixed questions so Biology, Chemistry and Physics do not become three disconnected cramming lists.

Biology: Cells, organisation, infection, bioenergetics, homeostasis, inheritance, variation, ecology and required-practical skills.
Chemistry: Atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, rates, organic chemistry, analysis and Earth chemistry.
Physics: Energy, electricity, particle model, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism, electromagnetism and equation use.
Working scientifically: Graphs, tables, units, uncertainty, method evaluation, data interpretation and practical-question wording.
Maths in science: Rearranging equations, ratios, significant figures, gradients, percentages, standard form and interpreting data.

Ready to choose a GCSE Combined Science tutor?

Start by comparing tutors, then send a clear enquiry with your child’s exam board, tier, year group, recent mock evidence, weak topics, availability and learning needs. If you are not sure which tutor to choose, contact Latimer with those details and ask for help narrowing the shortlist.

Use tutor cards for current rates, availability and profile details.
Ask direct questions about exam board, tier, practicals, homework and parent updates.
Choose the tutor who fits the student’s needs, not simply the broadest profile or lowest price.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

How much does a GCSE Combined Science tutor cost?

Rates vary by tutor, experience and availability, so use the current tutor cards for the live price. Latimer describes its pricing as transparent and tutor-specific, and its FAQ says families are invoiced after lessons on a pay-as-you-go basis rather than buying a long-term package upfront. Do not rely on a fixed average price without checking the live profile.

Is an online GCSE Combined Science tutor as useful as a tutor near me?

Online tutoring can be very useful for GCSE Combined Science because it widens the pool of tutors you can compare by exam-board experience, tier knowledge, subject breadth, price and availability. A local in-person tutor may suit some students, but location-specific availability depends on current tutor profiles and should not be assumed for every area.

Can a tutor help with AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas or CCEA Combined Science?

Many GCSE Science tutors can support major UK exam boards, but the exact board and specification should be shared before lessons begin. AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas and CCEA organise Combined Science or Double Award Science differently, so the tutor should align resources, paper practice and practical questions to the student’s specification.

What is the difference between Combined Science and Triple Science?

Combined Science is a double-award qualification covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics and normally producing two GCSE-style grades. Triple or Separate Science usually means taking Biology, Chemistry and Physics as three separate GCSEs, with more total subject depth and assessment. One is not automatically better for every student; the right choice depends on the school, timetable, interests and future plans.

Why do GCSE Combined Science students get two grades?

Combined Science is treated as two GCSEs, so students receive two grades such as 5-5, 6-5 or 8-8. Ofqual’s wording describes double-award results as “two equal or adjacent grades.” A 4-4 is commonly treated as two grade-4 passes, while a 4-3 is not the same as two grade-4 passes; progression decisions still depend on the school, college, employer or course.

Should my child prepare for Foundation or Higher tier?

Foundation tier is usually used for lower-to-middle target grades and is normally capped at 5-5, while Higher tier is for higher target grades and can reach 9-9. The exact entry decision should be made with the school or exam centre using current evidence from classwork, topic tests and papers. Tutors can help prepare that evidence and build the right practice routine, but they do not make official tier entries.

What should happen in the first GCSE Combined Science lesson?

A useful first lesson usually checks the exam board, tier, year group, target grade, recent mock evidence, weak topics and confidence. The tutor can then teach one manageable topic or skill, set a small follow-up task and agree a plan for the next few sessions.

How often should my child have GCSE Science tuition?

Weekly lessons often suit regular topic rebuilding, homework and mock review. Fortnightly lessons may work for lighter support, while short intensive blocks can help near mocks or exams if the goals are realistic. The best rhythm depends on the student’s starting point, target, workload, confidence and independent practice.

Can a tutor help after weak mocks or low confidence?

Yes, tutoring can help turn mock papers into a plan. A tutor can identify whether marks were lost through content gaps, practical skills, calculations, timing, command words, careless errors or anxiety. They can then teach priorities, practise exam questions and build routines. No tutor should promise a specific final grade.

Can tutoring help with required practicals, equations and exam technique?

Yes. GCSE Combined Science papers can test practical understanding, data analysis, graphs, units, equations, method evaluation and mark-scheme wording. A tutor can help students connect the practical method to the science, practise calculations step by step and learn what command words are asking for.

Can Latimer support resit, adult, homeschool, external-candidate or international students?

These cases can be supported where a suitable tutor is available, but they often need more careful matching. Families may need to consider exam board, exam centre, timetable, IGCSE or international specification differences, and how much independent study is required. For complex circumstances, contact Latimer with the details before choosing a tutor.

Can a tutor arrange exam access arrangements or SEND adjustments?

No. Tutors can support study routines, confidence, revision and adapted explanations for students with SEND or access arrangements, but schools and exam centres manage official access arrangements, evidence and exam-entry processes. Use JCQ and the school or centre for official procedural questions.

Are Latimer tutors DBS checked?

Latimer’s FAQ states that tutors are DBS-checked and must hold an Enhanced DBS with the Children’s Barred List. Parents should also read the tutor profile, ask any safeguarding questions before booking and use Latimer’s FAQ or contact page for current safety and communication details.

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