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Enough opportunity to ask questions and receive individual feedback
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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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What does group tutoring mean?

Group tutoring brings several learners into a session with one tutor. In its school-focused evidence review, the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) defines small-group tuition as two to five pupils working with a teacher, trained teaching assistant or tutor. That is a research definition: check a provider’s actual maximum group size.

Also ask how the session is taught. Does everyone follow a shared explanation and task, or do learners work on individual activities while the tutor helps them in turn? Those arrangements give different meanings to “individual attention”. Find out how your learner gets an explanation, asks questions and receives feedback.

Neither format has a universal advantage. EEF reports mixed findings in studies comparing one-to-one with small groups. These are school studies, not promises about an individual private learner or adult. Use the evidence to ask better questions about the teaching you are considering.

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Which arrangement fits the learner?

One-to-one tuition gives one learner the tutor’s full attention. A group needs a clear way to make the session useful for every member. For shared teaching, compare what learners need to work on and the pace they can manage. Being the same age or studying the same subject is only a starting point.

For example, two learners might both want revision support. One needs the underlying ideas explained again; the other understands them and needs harder practice. A single shared task may leave one lost and the other waiting. Ask how the provider would handle that difference before choosing the group. This is an illustrative decision, not a Latimer case study.

Goals and pace: For a shared group lesson, ask which learning needs members have in common. For one-to-one tuition, discuss which difficulty should take priority and when the tutor should move on.
Participation: A group can make room for learners to discuss their thinking if the tutor plans it. Ask how everyone contributes, including someone who rarely volunteers an answer.
Individual explanation: In a group, establish what happens when one learner needs extra help while others continue. One-to-one tuition lets the tutor focus the explanation on that learner throughout.
Comfort asking questions: Ask the learner where they feel able to admit confusion. Quietness alone does not decide whether group or individual tuition will suit them.

Check the tutor’s approach to each learner

Ask for an explanation of how the tutor would teach this learner, alongside relevant subject and teaching experience. Ofsted’s observations of tutoring in England schools highlight precise questions, checking prior learning and adapting explanations when misunderstandings appear. For a private arrangement, these offer useful points to discuss rather than a rating of an individual tutor.

Describe any additional support needs in practical terms: more time to respond, written instructions, a different way to share an answer or help following a sequence. Establish what the provider can accommodate and how it will work within the group. A diagnosis alone does not tell you which format to choose.

Before joining
Share relevant recent work and explain where the learner gets stuck. Ask how the tutor checks that the proposed work and group are suitable.
During teaching
Ask how the tutor checks each person’s understanding rather than relying on the first confident answer. Agree a way for the learner to signal that they need help.

Ofsted: observations of tutoring in schools

Online, in-person or a mixture?

Compare the learning task with the practical setup. EEF’s 2020 review of remote learning highlights access to technology and a teaching approach suited to the content and learner. It does not rank today’s private providers or establish that every task works equally well online.

Use the checks below when asking about group tutoring near you or online. A nearby venue still needs a workable journey and suitable teaching; an online session still needs a way for the tutor to see each learner’s responses.

Online sessions: Try the joining process and check that the learner can hear clearly, read shared work and send an answer for feedback. Ask how questions are handled when several people need help.
In-person sessions: Check the venue, travel time and physical access. For children, clarify arrival, collection and who supervises them before, during and after the session.
Mixed delivery: If a provider proposes some online and some in-person sessions, establish which dates use each format and how work and feedback carry between them.

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EEF: evidence on remote learning

When arranging tuition for a child

Ask who is responsible for safeguarding, how staff are checked and trained, and how you or your child can raise a concern. Discuss supervision and online communication arrangements as well as the lesson itself.

The Department for Education’s parent guidance for England gives detailed questions for tuition and other activities, including provision for children with additional needs. It also explains why no single staff check establishes suitability. Read the provider’s arrangements and use the appropriate guidance for your UK nation.

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DfE guidance for parents in England

Compare the full cost and what it includes

Ask for the total price per learner for the period you are considering. Compare equivalent lesson lengths and check any required upfront commitment. A lower session price does not, by itself, show better value: consider the teaching, feedback and useful practice that the learner will receive.

For Latimer’s individual tuition, tutors set their own rates and standard billing is pay as you go. Check the profile price and agree the lesson arrangements with the tutor. Do not assume that another provider’s group terms or discounts apply.

What does the quoted fee cover: teaching time, resources, preparation or feedback between sessions?
Is payment per lesson or for a block, and what commitment is required?
What happens if the learner misses a session, the provider cancels or you want to stop?

Agree a manageable plan and a review point

Choose a timetable that leaves room for any agreed independent work. Discuss lesson frequency and practice with the tutor in light of the goal and available time, then set a point to review the arrangement. A school programme’s timetable is not a prescription for every private learner.

In its England school review, Ofsted described stronger provision using progress checks to decide when tutoring needed to change or end. Apply that principle by asking what the learner can do more independently, rather than judging progress only by attendance or pages completed.

Agree the starting point
Identify a specific difficulty and keep a sample of work where useful. For school support, share the methods and vocabulary already being taught so the tutor can plan continuity.
Connect the sessions
Agree a realistic practice task, which resources to use and how feedback will reach the learner. Clarify how to record a question that arises between lessons.
Review the fit
Compare independent work with the original goal and discuss remaining difficulties. If the learner is repeatedly waiting or unable to follow the group, revisit its pace, membership or the choice of individual support.

Ofsted: tutoring and progress review

Explore one-to-one tuition with Latimer

If individual support fits the learner’s needs, browse tutor profiles or make a free matching request. Describe the goal, current difficulty, preferred delivery and schedule so these can be discussed. Any in-person arrangement needs individual agreement.

Latimer tutors offer a free introductory meeting to discuss goals, teaching approach and arrangements before paid lessons; it is an introductory conversation rather than a full teaching lesson. Microsoft Teams is the default lesson platform, with alternatives by agreement.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

Can siblings or friends have group tuition together?

Ask the provider to assess each learner’s starting point and goal. A family relationship or friendship does not show that the same teaching and pace will work for both. If they need different tasks, clarify how the tutor will divide attention and help each person, and whether the provider accepts a group you have formed.

What should I check before joining an existing group?

Ask what the group has covered, what members are working towards and how the tutor checks that a new learner can join at that point. Discuss any preparation or catch-up work before paying for a block. The practical question is whether the learner can take part meaningfully from the start.

What if we miss a group session?

Read the cancellation and absence terms before booking. Ask whether missed sessions are charged, whether any catch-up work or feedback is available, and what happens if the provider cancels. Do not assume that a recording, replacement lesson or refund is included.

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