In Year 10, students start their GCSE course, with exams at the end of Year 11. Physics is often the science students find hardest. Much of it depends on using and rearranging equations, so students who are less confident in Maths can find Physics harder than it needs to be.
I provide one-to-one and small-group GCSE Physics tutoring for students taking Combined Science or separate Physics. Lessons match your child’s exam board and tier (Foundation or Higher) and concentrate on the areas where they need the most support.
Lessons suit students at every level, from those still finding their feet with the basics to those aiming for a grade 9.
Exam technique is part of every lesson from the start. Students learn how to tackle each question type, from calculations to longer six-mark answers that need a clear, well-organised explanation.
Questions on the required practicals appear in every exam, so we cover these carefully too. We then work through past-paper questions together, building up to the more demanding ones.
Each lesson opens with a quick recap and a look at any homework questions that caused problems. We then work through the main topic, linking the ideas to the equations and practical work students need to know. The rest of the lesson focuses on exam questions, from short calculations to six-mark answers, and I set homework to consolidate what we’ve covered.
Lessons cover the full GCSE Physics course, including:
Lessons follow your child’s exam board specification and whether they are taking Combined Science or separate Physics.
You shouldn’t have to wait for a school report or parents’ evening to find out how your child is getting on.
I call every parent at least once a month to talk through their child’s progress, including what’s going well and where they need more attention. Between calls, I keep in touch by WhatsApp with messages and voice notes, and you can reach me by phone or WhatsApp whenever you’d like to talk.
I set targeted homework where it will help. It gives your child extra Physics practice between lessons and lets me track their progress from week to week.
Every lesson is interactive. I follow your child’s working as they tackle each problem, so I can check their understanding in real time and make sure no gaps go unnoticed.
Every minute of a one-to-one lesson is focused on your child. I work at their pace and concentrate on the topics where they need the most help.
Small groups of up to 10 bring together students studying the same course at a similar level. They learn from each other’s questions while still getting plenty of individual attention.
At least 30% of the marks in GCSE Physics test mathematical skills. Because I tutor Maths as well as Physics, I can strengthen the maths behind the physics at the same time, from rearranging equations to reading graphs.
My website includes free GCSE Physics exam questions organised by topic. Students can use them to practise between lessons and check how well they know each area.
Physics is my specialist subject, and I tutor GCSE students from South Woodford and across East London and Essex, including Leytonstone, Chingford, Ilford and Loughton.
Whether your child is taking Combined Science or separate Physics, lessons follow the exact course their school has chosen.
I have a First Class Honours degree in Physics with Theoretical Physics from the University of Nottingham and graduated at the top of my cohort. Before that, I achieved A* grades in A-Level Maths and A-Level Physics.
I’ve been tutoring since 2020, specialising in Maths and Physics for students aged 11 to 18.
My approach is simple. I explain topics clearly and give students plenty of exam practice, with regular feedback so they keep making progress.
I understand Physics at a far deeper level than the GCSE course requires, so when one explanation doesn’t land, I can approach the idea from a different angle. For students thinking about A-Level Physics, I make sure they leave GCSE with the understanding they’ll need for the next step.
Based in South Woodford.
I’ll call you for a free, no-obligation chat to find out how your child is getting on and what they need help with. I’ll explain how I work and answer any questions you have, including about cost.
A paid trial lesson gives your child the chance to experience my teaching first-hand.
We’ll agree on a regular lesson time that suits you, and your child can start making progress straight away.
Yes. I tutor the Physics part of Combined Science and the separate GCSE Physics course at Foundation and Higher tier.
I cover all major exam boards for GCSE Physics and match lessons to your child’s specification and past papers.
Yes. Required practical questions appear in every exam, so we work through the methods and the questions that are asked about them.
The start of Year 10 is ideal, as Physics builds on itself and early gaps grow quickly. Students can also start in Year 11, when regular weekly lessons can still lift their grade. Some begin earlier, in Years 7 to 9, to build confidence before the GCSE course starts.
Not at all. A disappointing mock shows which topics and question types need work, whether that’s calculations or six-mark answers. Lessons then go straight to those areas before the real exams.
It depends on how confident your child is in Science and what they might want to study later. If your child is in Year 9 and choosing their options, I can talk through what GCSE Physics involves in each route and help you decide together.
I specialise in Maths and Physics. Decimal Tutoring also has limited availability for GCSE Science and English. Please enquire about the subject and level you need.
The cost of GCSE Physics tutoring depends on whether your child has one-to-one or small-group lessons, as group lessons cost less per student. I’ll talk you through the fees during a free, no-obligation call, once I understand what they need.
One-to-one lessons suit students who find particular topics or the maths in Physics difficult. Small groups of up to 10 work well for GCSE exam practice and revision. Once I know where your child is, I’ll suggest the option that suits them.
A laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection, plus a scientific calculator and a copy of the equation sheet for their exam board. A mouse or stylus makes it easier to write out working, and I’ll help you get set up before the first lesson.
Get in touch to talk about how I can help your child with GCSE Physics. I’ll call you back for a free chat to find out where they are now and what they need, and explain how lessons work.
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Connor Harman
