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Revision tutors for a clearer plan and useful practice

When you spend time revising but still get stuck, start with the difficulty: remembering, understanding, applying knowledge or managing time. Compare tutors for your subject and goals, or ask Latimer for help finding a match.

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Revision tuition should leave you with a manageable priority, an explanation you understand and a task you can attempt independently. Use this guide to decide what support to look for and what to discuss before booking.

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Use these profiles as a starting point. Check your subject, course and the tutor’s approach to revision before choosing; discuss any learning needs or arrangements the profile does not answer.

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 what is getting in the way

Revision tutoring is focused support with revisiting learning, finding gaps and deciding what to practise next. Begin with one recent piece of work or a short attempt without notes. “I need to revise more” becomes a more useful request when you can show where you get stuck.

These starting points can overlap. Discuss them with a tutor; they are a way to choose priorities, not a test that labels the learner.

I recognise it but cannot recall it: Close the notes and answer a short prompt about the topic. If key ideas are missing, ask for help choosing recall questions and checking the answers, rather than judging revision by how familiar a page looks.
I can follow an answer but cannot start alone: Ask the tutor to explain the reasoning behind the first step, then guide a similar attempt before removing the prompts. If the concept is still unclear with notes open, make understanding it the first priority.
I know the topic but my answers miss marks: Bring the question, your response and any feedback. Check whether the difficulty is selecting relevant knowledge, explaining it or meeting the question’s requirements; each calls for different practice.
I run out of time: Compare what you can do without a time limit with a timed attempt. Discuss where time goes: getting started, deciding what to include or finishing. Practise the part causing difficulty before attempting another whole paper.

Choose a tutor for the difficulty you need to resolve

Compare subject knowledge, relevant teaching experience and the way the tutor explains their approach. Qualifications can help you understand someone’s background; ask how that background relates to your course and the work you find difficult.

Latimer offers a free introductory meeting to discuss goals, support and arrangements before paid lessons. Use that conversation to explore the points below.

Relevant course experience
Describe the subject, stage and assessment, if there is one. Ask which parts the tutor can help with and what materials they would use. A broad subject label is a starting point for that discussion.
A clear way to establish priorities
Ask how the tutor would use your recent work to decide what needs explanation and what needs practice. Listen for a specific starting task and a reason for choosing it.
Support you can use independently
Ask how feedback will turn into a next attempt. For a learner who needs more structure, discuss one question at a time, a short checklist or a partially completed example, with prompts reduced as the learner becomes ready.
A workable pace and workload
Explain what makes revision difficult to start or finish and what support already helps. Discuss the amount and format of practice you can manage between lessons, including any additional learning needs.

Turn feedback into a better next attempt

A useful revision task shows what you can do, then gives you something specific to improve. Retrieval practice means trying to bring previously learned information to mind. It can sit alongside explanations and guided practice when material is not yet understood.

For example, a learner feels confident after rereading a topic but can only list disconnected facts when the notes are closed. The sequence below illustrates how to investigate that problem using the learner’s own course material.

Try a short explanation without notes
Choose a prompt about the topic, such as explaining how two ideas connect. Keep the first attempt so you and the tutor can see what was recalled and where the explanation stopped.
Check the missing reasoning
Compare with reliable course material. If the learner has named both ideas but missed the link, the tutor can model that link and ask the learner to explain it back in their own words. Feedback should identify the change to make.
Make another attempt
Try a related prompt with less help. The useful change is an explanation of the connection, rather than another list of facts or a copied model answer. Record any prompt still needed.
Return to it later
Try a fresh prompt after a gap and check the answer again. If the connection has been forgotten, return to that difficulty when planning the next task. Revisit learning across the time available; no single spacing pattern suits every task.

Learn about active recall and spaced repetition Build a revision error log

Make a timetable you can actually use

Put fixed commitments and real assessment dates in the plan first, then choose tasks that fit around them. Leave room for breaks and for returning to difficult work. AQA’s revision advice takes this approach to goals, commitments and breaks; use your own course dates and available time.

An illustrative week might begin with a lesson on one recurring mistake, a short independent attempt later in the week and another related question at the weekend. Write down the topic, the task and how you will check it. Adjust the gaps to the deadline and to what the attempts reveal. This is a planning example, not a recommended number of lessons.

Review the work you completed before adding more. If tasks keep being left unfinished, make the next task smaller or revisit the explanation with the tutor. Agree lesson frequency separately, taking account of what you can practise between meetings and the cost you can sustain.

Next step

Use the revision timetable template

Choose practice for your actual course

For GCSE revision or another assessed course, share the subject, qualification, awarding body and specification, plus any relevant tier or topic options. Bring a recent marked answer if you have one. For a school or college assessment, ask for its topic list and instructions. This helps the tutor connect the practice to what you are studying.

For AQA qualifications, the specification sets out the content and skills assessed, and its revision resources include papers and matching mark schemes. Comparing an answer with the corresponding mark scheme can help identify what needs improvement; ask for an explanation if the marking language is unclear.

Pearson’s student guidance recommends past papers for finding gaps and practising timing, while warning against using them to predict the next exam. Check that any older question still fits your course. A carefully chosen topic question and a realistic whole-paper practice serve different purposes.

Next step

Tell us where revision is getting stuck

If you would like help finding a tutor, send a free matching request. Include the course or learning goal, the time available, one difficulty you want to tackle and your budget. You can describe the problem in ordinary words; you do not need a finished revision plan before asking.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most often.

Can revision tutoring help if I have left it late?

Start by narrowing the request: one difficult topic, a repeated mistake or a particular question type. Share the actual deadline so a tutor can discuss what is realistic. A short period of support needs room for you to act on the feedback; a promise to cover everything before the exam is not a useful basis for choosing. Our guide to revising when you are behind can help you set priorities.

How many revision lessons will I need?

There is no fixed number that can be prescribed from the subject or exam date alone. Agree an initial focus and a review point after the tutor has seen your starting work. Consider the gaps, time available and practice you can manage independently. More lesson time should have a clear purpose, such as explaining an unresolved concept or reviewing a new attempt.

How much does revision tuition cost?

Each Latimer tutor sets their own hourly rate, shown on their profile. Lessons are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis after they take place. Check the rate and agree lesson length and frequency before booking. Compare the likely spend with the specific support you need and the practice you can do between lessons, then review whether that arrangement remains useful.

Are lessons online, or can I find revision tutors near me?

Latimer’s service is online-first and one-to-one. Microsoft Teams is the default lesson platform, and you and the tutor can agree an alternative. In-person lessons depend on a separate arrangement with an individual tutor. If that is important to you, include your location and confirm the arrangement before booking.

How will I know whether the revision support is helping?

Compare a later independent attempt with the starting work on a reasonably similar task. Look at what you can explain, which mistakes recur and how much prompting you need. A clearer answer with less help is useful evidence to discuss; it does not by itself predict a grade. If the same difficulty persists, ask the tutor to change the explanation, task or amount of support.

Can I revise more than one subject with the same tutor?

Ask about each subject and course separately. Explain whether the main difficulty is understanding particular content or organising practice across subjects. A tutor may be suitable for part of the request; agree which work they will cover and identify what needs different support. You can include several subjects in a matching request without assuming one tutor will teach them all.

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Revision tutors for a clearer plan and useful practice