GCSE Maths, English and Science Tuition (Ages 14–16)
Structured, exam-focused online tuition delivered by qualified UK teachers.
We support students across Years 9, 10 and 11 with clear explanations, targeted revision, and personalised teaching aligned with AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas exam boards.
Whether your child needs to secure a pass or move up to higher grade boundaries, our GCSE programme provides the guidance, structure and confidence needed to succeed.
Supporting Students Through the Most Important Stage of School
The GCSE years can feel demanding for students and families. The workload increases, exam expectations become more formal, and many pupils begin to feel overwhelmed by how much content they need to remember. Without the right support, gaps that developed earlier in secondary school can create difficulties that are hard to resolve in Year 11.
At Skinat Tuition, we help students approach GCSEs calmly and confidently. Our lessons focus on strengthening subject knowledge, improving exam technique, and ensuring students have the tools to answer questions clearly and accurately under timed conditions. We provide structure, clarity and reassurance, helping students understand how to revise and how to approach assessments strategically.
Whether a student is aiming for a Grade 4 or looking to secure Grade 7–9, our teachers tailor lessons to their level and learning needs.
What We Teach for GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths requires strong reasoning, confidence with multi-step problems, and a clear understanding of algebraic concepts. Many students find the transition from KS3 to GCSE challenging, especially in algebra and higher-tier content.
We cover all major exam board specifications, including both Foundation and Higher tiers.
Number
- Place value, rounding and estimation
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Indices and standard form
- Ratio and proportion
- Error intervals
Algebra
- Expressions, equations and inequalities
- Simultaneous equations
- Graphs, functions and coordinates
- Quadratics: expanding, factorising, solving
- Rearranging formulas
- Sequences, including quadratic and Fibonacci
Geometry & Measures
- Properties of shapes
- Angle rules and circle theorems
- Transformations
- Pythagoras and trigonometry
- Perimeter, area and volume
- Vectors
Statistics & Probability
- Charts, graphs and statistical diagrams
- Averages and spread
- Probability trees
- Relative frequency and experimental probability
Exam Technique
We teach students how to:
- Show working clearly
- Structure answers logically
- Avoid common mistakes
- Manage timing effectively
- Interpret multi-step questions
Our experienced teachers break down complex concepts into manageable steps, and give students the confidence to tackle the full range of exam questions.
What We Teach for GCSE English Language
GCSE English Language tests a student’s ability to read deeply, understand writer’s methods, analyse language, and write clearly in a range of forms. Many students struggle with analytical writing or planning extended responses.
We support students in:
Paper 1 and Paper 2 Reading Skills
- Understanding explicit and implicit meaning
- Analysing language
- Analysing structure
- Comparing texts
- Commenting on writer’s methods
- Evaluating texts
Writing Skills
- Narrative and descriptive writing
- Writing for purpose and audience
- Argument and persuasion
- Structuring paragraphs
- Vocabulary and tone
- Editing and improving work
Technical Accuracy
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Sentence control
- Variety in sentence structure
Our tuition provides extensive practice with exam-style questions, modelling strong responses, and helping students develop the confidence to write clearly and effectively under timed conditions.
What We Teach for GCSE English Literature
English Literature requires knowledge of texts, characters, themes and writer’s methods. We teach students how to understand and analyse the set texts confidently.
We cover all major texts including:
AQA
- An Inspector Calls
- Macbeth
- Romeo and Juliet
- A Christmas Carol
- Jekyll and Hyde
- Power and Conflict Poems
Edexcel / OCR / Eduqas equivalents
(We adapt teaching to your child’s school texts.)
Literature Skills We Teach
- Understanding themes and context
- Analysing quotations
- Writing effective essays
- Planning under timed conditions
- Linking ideas across a text
- Comparing poems or themes
We teach students how to write well-organised literature essays using clear arguments, supported by evidence and thoughtful analysis.
What We Teach for GCSE Science
We teach all three sciences across Combined Science and Triple Science routes.
Biology
- Cells and microscopy
- Organisation of body systems
- Infection and immunity
- Bioenergetics
- Homeostasis
- Genetics, inheritance and evolution
- Ecology
Chemistry
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Bonding, structure and properties
- Quantitative chemistry
- Chemical changes
- Rate of reaction
- Organic chemistry
- Chemical analysis
- Energy changes
Physics
- Energy
- Electricity
- Particle model of matter
- Atomic structure
- Forces
- Waves
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Space
Our lessons help students understand key concepts, work through calculations, apply scientific vocabulary and interpret experimental data.
How Our GCSE Lessons Work
Every GCSE lesson follows a consistent structure:
- Short retrieval practice to strengthen memory
- Clear teaching of the topic
- Modelled examples with explanations
- Guided practice with feedback
- Independent exam-style questions
- Discussion of mistakes and next steps
We support students in:
- Understanding what the question is asking
- Planning their answers
- Managing time effectively
- Building stronger revision habits
Our approach helps students revise efficiently and reduce exam stress.
Preparing Students for Exams
Exam preparation requires more than subject knowledge. We teach students how to approach exams strategically.
Key areas include:
- Understanding command words
- Spotting high-value questions
- Avoiding common errors
- Completing papers within the time limit
- Reviewing answers
We also teach students how to revise:
- Using active recall
- Creating effective notes
- Breaking content into manageable sections
- Practising questions regularly
- Reviewing mistakes constructively
Moving Up Grade Boundaries
Parents often ask how we help a student move from one grade to another. Each student receives a personalised plan based on:
- Their starting grade
- Weakest areas
- Required exam skills
- Confidence level
- Revision habits
Common grade goals:
- Moving from Grade 3 to Grade 4
- Moving from Grade 4 to Grade 5
- Moving from Grade 5 to Grade 7
- Stretching towards Grades 8–9
We provide targeted teaching, exam-focused strategies and regular practice to help students move confidently towards their goals.
Helping Anxious or Overwhelmed Students
Many GCSE students feel anxious, lose confidence or panic during exams. We support these learners gently by:
- Breaking tasks into smaller steps
- Using calm, reassuring teaching
- Helping them understand how to reduce pressure
- Building confidence gradually
- Teaching them how to approach difficult questions
A calm, consistent approach can transform a student’s attitude to learning.
Supporting High-Attaining Students
We also work with students who are aiming for Grades 7–9. For these learners, we provide:
- Higher-level reasoning
- Extended responses
- Challenging exam questions
- Deeper analysis of texts
- Complex problem-solving
- Higher-tier Science calculations
- Advanced algebraic techniques
Stretching advanced learners early helps them secure the top grades.
Supporting SEND and EAL Students at GCSE
Many students require additional support due to:
- ASD
- ADHD
- Dyslexia
- Working memory needs
- Processing difficulties
- Anxiety
- English as an Additional Language
We use:
- Scaffolded explanations
- Step-by-step modelling
- Visual supports
- Reduced cognitive load
- Repetition and consolidation
- Calm, structured routines
GCSE is demanding, but with the right support, SEND and EAL learners can make excellent progress.
Parental Communication and Tracking Progress
Parents receive:
- Regular written updates
- Termly progress reports
- Guidance on revision
- Honest, clear feedback
- Suggestions for improvement
You will always know how your child is progressing and what they need to focus on next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you teach all exam boards?
Yes. We teach AQA, Edexcel, OCR and Eduqas.
Is this suitable for both tiers?
Yes, we support both Foundation and Higher tier students.
Can you help with GCSE resits?
Yes. We tutor students retaking exams in November or the following summer.
How long until progress is visible?
Confidence improves within weeks. Academic changes typically appear over a term.
Do you provide exam-style questions?
Yes. Every lesson includes targeted exam practice.
Start Your Child’s GCSE Support Today
Book a free consultation and we will create a tailored GCSE programme for your child, matched to their exam board, goals and confidence level.