FAQ

When can I book my child’s 1:1 sessions?
You’ll receive a booking link each half term to select your child’s 1:1 sessions during the school holidays. As a Platinum Package holder, you’ll receive priority access to my calendar and first pick of time slots before they are opened up to other clients.
Can I use these sessions during term time?
This package is designed specifically for school holiday tuition, so all 1:1 sessions must be booked in holiday periods (October, Christmas, February, Easter, May half term, or Summer 2026). This gives flexibility without clashing with school and weekly commitments.
How will I know about the masterclasses?
All masterclasses will be advertised in advance throughout the academic year via email. As a Platinum parent, your child can attend any five live masterclasses of your choosing. Recordings are available if they can’t attend live.
What happens if we don’t use all the sessions?
This package is valid for the 2025–2026 academic year only. All 1:1 sessions and masterclasses must be used by the end of the Easter holidays 2026.❗️Unused sessions cannot be carried forward or refunded.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule a booked 1:1 session?
My usual cancellation policy applies:

• You must give at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule a session.
• Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be marked as used.
• Rebooking is subject to availability within the holiday periods.

What is a Masterclass?
A Masterclass is an in-depth, expert-led session designed to help students build confidence, improve their skills, and boost their grades in English Language and Literature. Each session focuses on key exam techniques, detailed text analysis, and structured writing strategies to ensure students meet all assessment objectives effectively.

🔹 Expert Teaching – Clear, step-by-step guidance on key topics.
🔹 Exam-Focused – Learn how to approach questions, structure responses, and gain higher marks.
🔹 Interactive & Engaging – Includes model answers, annotated examples, and revision resources.
🔹 Instant Access – Downloadable materials so students can revisit and revise independently.


Perfect for GCSE & IGCSE students, our Masterclasses provide everything needed to excel in exams with confidence.


MASTERCLASS FAQ

An Inspector Calls
Explore how Priestley presents characters and themes. Students will learn how to structure high-level essays with embedded quotations and purposeful context links. 
Ideal for: Year 10–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2, AO3 | Essay planning | Interpretation

Creative Writing: Techniques for Top Grades
Master the techniques that examiners value most — strong openings, zoom-ins, figurative language, structural control and symbolic detail. Includes planning strategies and modelled examples. I
deal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO5, AO6 | Structure and flair | Imaginative control

Macbeth
Deepen understanding of ambition, guilt and fate through key scenes and character development. Students will refine their ability to embed quotations and integrate context confidently. 
Ideal for: Year 10–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2, AO3 | Thematic links | Critical insight
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Unseen Poetry: How to Analyse and Compare
This session gives students a clear method for tackling unseen poetry — from first impressions and language techniques to building comparisons with confidence. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2 | Comparative writing | Poetic analysis
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Language and Structure: What Writers Do and Why
Students learn how to identify and comment on techniques such as sentence choices, narrative perspective, shifts in tone and structural movement. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO2 | Writer’s craft | Technical understanding
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A Christmas Carol
Explore Dickens’ message, use of characterisation, and rich language. Students will learn how to write convincing essays with clear context integration and thoughtful analysis. I
deal for: Year 10–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2, AO3 | Contextual knowledge | Thematic development
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Romeo and Juliet
Focus on how Shakespeare uses conflict to shape character, drive the plot and reinforce themes. Includes essay planning and close textual analysis. 
Ideal for: Year 10–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2, AO3 | Analytical depth | Character development
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Transactional Writing: Structure, Style and Impact
Learn how to write compelling letters, speeches, articles and other non-fiction forms with clarity, tone and purpose. Ideal for building fluency and structure in written expression. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO5, AO6 | Purposeful writing | Audience awareness
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How to Annotate in the Exam
Teaches practical strategies for annotating texts quickly and effectively. Students will build confidence in identifying what matters and using their annotations to shape a response. Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2 | Active reading | Focused planning
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Poetry Skills Booster
Designed to strengthen foundational skills in poetry. Students will explore techniques, interpretation and how to express ideas clearly and confidently in writing. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2 | Poetic terminology | Analytical confidence
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Power and Conflict Poetry: Big Ideas and Comparison
Learn how to group poems by theme, develop comparison points and integrate quotations effectively. Students will build a repeatable strategy for structured, analytical responses. 
Ideal for: Year 10–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO2 | Comparative structure | Thematic links
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Comparing Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
Students learn how to identify viewpoint, tone and language choices and compare effectively across texts. Focuses on clear comparison and structured argument.
Ideal for: Year 9–11
 Boosts: AO3 | Comparison skills | Critical response
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Comparing Non-Fiction Texts
Learn how to synthesise information, spot differences in perspective, and write well-developed comparative responses based on tone, language and purpose. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO1, AO3 | Comparison | Evaluation
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Confidence with Context: Making AO3 Work for You
Teaches students how to use contextual knowledge to enhance their argument, rather than overwhelm it. Encourages meaningful links between context and writer’s purpose. 
Ideal for: Year 9–11 
Boosts: AO3 | Essay development | Historical relevance

I specialise in teaching English Language and English Literature at iGCSE and GCSE levels. 

The HWL Expert Tuition Network offers expert tutors across a wide range of subjects and stages, including:

• English Language & Literature (KS3, iGCSE, GCSE, A Level)
• Mathematics (Primary, KS2, KS3, GCSE, iGCSE)
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics; KS3, GCSE, iGCSE)
• Business Studies
• History
• LAMDA

All our tutors are experienced, qualified, and DBS checked, committed to tailored, high-quality support for every learner.

Yes, I’m a fully qualified teacher with extensive classroom and online tutoring experience. I hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), a current DBS check, and have held leadership roles throughout my career. I’m proud to have a proven track record of delivering outstanding academic results.

Yes – all tutors within the HWL Expert Tuition Network are experienced professionals who have been fully vetted. Many hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or have specialist subject expertise, and all are DBS checked. We use TutorCruncher to manage bookings, payments, and lesson reports, ensuring everything is transparent and easy to access. Depending on their individual teaching style, some tutors also send follow-up emails, voice notes, or additional resources to support your child’s learning between lessons.

I offer online lessons via Zoom.  All resources are sent out prior to the lesson. 

I have Primary specialists who can offer face to face tuition in the South Derbyshire area - get in touch to see if we cover your area. 

I ​have a Secondary Maths specialist who ​offers face to face tuition in the Derbyshire area. 

 

Yes, many tutors offer lessons throughout the holidays. ​

I do have some fortnightly slots available.  Fortnightly sessions only work if your child is motivated and willing to do independent work in the week that they don't have a lesson.

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I have experience of working with children who have a range of needs and I am therefore able to adapt my teaching and resources to support children of all abilities. 

We use TutorCruncher to manage all payments. Parents are invoiced in advance for a block of lessons, typically covering a half-term. This makes the process simple and transparent, ensuring your child’s place is secured and lessons are scheduled smoothly.

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Yes, of course.  It is really important that your child benefits from having a tutor.  BOOK YOUR TRIAL.