Small group tuition providing practical science experience to support home education
Who is it suitable for?
These sessions offer older students the opportunity to develop their experimental understanding, technical skills and scientific knowledge at the same time as offering more exam-focused support for those at any stage of studying towards their IGCSE Science qualifications. Read more
Do you have a younger child who would enjoy similar sessions tailored for a younger age? Please let us know, mentioning your child's age and what you are looking for, as we are considering building this in to the plans for January to March 2023.
What do they learn?
In each session, students are guided to complete a practical experiment (some sessions may include more than one), using appropriate laboratory equipment. Where appropriate, they are supported to develop the experimental skills that are assessed in written examinations and to use, select and understand equipment. Using an individually-tailored blend of active learning strategies, student-led exploration, demonstrations and practice exam questions, students improve their understanding of the relevant science topic and develop their technical skills. Read more
These sessions offer older students the opportunity to develop their experimental understanding, technical skills and scientific knowledge at the same time as offering more exam-focused support for those at any stage of studying towards their IGCSE Science qualifications. Read more
Do you have a younger child who would enjoy similar sessions tailored for a younger age? Please let us know, mentioning your child's age and what you are looking for, as we are considering building this in to the plans for January to March 2023.
What do they learn?
In each session, students are guided to complete a practical experiment (some sessions may include more than one), using appropriate laboratory equipment. Where appropriate, they are supported to develop the experimental skills that are assessed in written examinations and to use, select and understand equipment. Using an individually-tailored blend of active learning strategies, student-led exploration, demonstrations and practice exam questions, students improve their understanding of the relevant science topic and develop their technical skills. Read more
✅ Support your home learning by gaining practical, experimental experience.
✅ Improve the experimental skills that are assessed in written assessments (worth up to 20% of exam marks). ✅ Develop technical skills and understanding of scientific enquiry procedures. ✅ Deepen, revise and apply theoretical knowledge to carry out meaningful practical work. ✅ Active learning and revision of relevant topics ✅ Practice graph skills; making judgements and drawing conclusions; interpreting and evaluating data. ✅ Heavily differentiated to benefit students with varied levels of experience and prior knowledge at any stage of their IGCSE journey. ✅ Suitable for students studying the Edexcel and Cambridge specifications, and for those who have not yet decided. |
|
The Practical Science modules run annually from January to March and are now complete for 2022.
The schedule for 2023 will be available shortly. If you would like to be notified about the 2023 modules, or let us know what you would like them to offer, please let us know by completing this form.
The schedule for 2023 will be available shortly. If you would like to be notified about the 2023 modules, or let us know what you would like them to offer, please let us know by completing this form.
✅ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS: PGCE Science)
✅ Postgraduate Science qualifications: BSc, MSc.
✅ Over twelve years' experience teaching at exam level
✅ Experienced at teaching IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge), AQA & Edexcel.
✅ Over five years' experience working with the home-educating community.
✅ Enhanced DBS
✅ Safeguarding certified
✅ Paediatric first aid qualification (updated in line with COVID regulations March 2022).
✅ Comprehensive public liability insurance
✅ Postgraduate Science qualifications: BSc, MSc.
✅ Over twelve years' experience teaching at exam level
✅ Experienced at teaching IGCSE (Edexcel and Cambridge), AQA & Edexcel.
✅ Over five years' experience working with the home-educating community.
✅ Enhanced DBS
✅ Safeguarding certified
✅ Paediatric first aid qualification (updated in line with COVID regulations March 2022).
✅ Comprehensive public liability insurance
COVID19
The hall in which we work is large enough to allow social distancing if necessary and ventilation. Hand-washing facilities will be easily accessible and hand gel will be provided and encouraged. The full COVID19 policy will be updated continually and will err on the side of caution, taking into account local infection rates at the time of the sessions.
All fees would be fully refunded if it became necessary to cancel sessions due to COVID. If students are unable to attend due to COVID full refunds would be offered.
To find out more about the venue and facilities for students please see the location page.
Please see the full COVID19 policy here.
The hall in which we work is large enough to allow social distancing if necessary and ventilation. Hand-washing facilities will be easily accessible and hand gel will be provided and encouraged. The full COVID19 policy will be updated continually and will err on the side of caution, taking into account local infection rates at the time of the sessions.
All fees would be fully refunded if it became necessary to cancel sessions due to COVID. If students are unable to attend due to COVID full refunds would be offered.
To find out more about the venue and facilities for students please see the location page.
Please see the full COVID19 policy here.
If you would like to hear about opportunities for this age group please complete the form below to be added to the mailing list.