Frequently Asked Questions
It is really important to build a rapport with a tutor and to discuss what you would like and need from tutorials in advance.
Tell them about yourself. It's a good idea to tell them where you feel your weaknesses are and where you most need help.
Sometimes students like to work alongside or in advance of the topics they are covering in class. This helps build confidence and deeper understanding. Other students prefer to go back to topics they had maybe struggled with before or need help revising on.
Discuss what sort of resources you would like to use in the tutorials. Practice questions for example? Remember you can easily upload screenshots to our whiteboard.
If you are happy with your meeting you can easily book lessons online according to your tutor's availability.
It is really important for us to choose the best tutors . We either work closely with colleges and universities and are able to spot and recruit talented tutors.
Our tutors need to be highly recommended by their teachers and lecturers with require references to prove this.
Our tutors need to have at least grades 8 and preferably 9s or their GCSEs and are studying the subject they tutor in at Advanced or degree level.
They need to be successful at interview and show that they have great communication skills, patience, understanding and be inspiring.
You need to have a laptop, tablet or PC with a camera and microphone. To make full use of our interactive whiteboard we strongly recommend you purchase an pen and tablet. This allows you to write on the screen alongside the tutor. The tutor can check your work and help you as you go.
A digital pen and pad can be purchased on Amazon and cost about £20. (We have to connection to Amazon). Click on the link below.
This is up to you of course.
You can book one off tutorials when you need them -perhaps you need help with a particular topic or assignment?
However, it is most beneficial to meet your tutor regularly. Your tutor begins to better understand your needs and you begin to make stronger progress. Once or twice a week is recommended.