Young person doing online maths & English sessionKey Stage 3 Tuition 

KS3 Maths & English Tuition

At Key Stage 3, students transition from primary school foundations to the more advanced concepts that prepare them for GCSE success. Our 1:1 tuition sessions are tailored to meet your child’s unique needs, focusing on core skills, confidence-building, and academic progress in both Maths and English.
 

What we Cover in KS3 Maths Tuition

Our Maths tuition provides structured support to help students grasp challenging concepts and develop problem-solving skills. Key areas we focus on include:
  • Building Core Numeracy Skills: Reinforcing understanding of number systems, fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio.
  • Algebra Mastery: Developing confidence in solving equations, understanding expressions, and manipulating formulae.
  • Geometry & Measurement: Enhancing understanding of shapes, angles, area, volume, and coordinate geometry.
  • Data Handling & Probability: Teaching students to interpret graphs, charts, and data sets while introducing probability concepts.
  • Reasoning & Problem-Solving: Encouraging logical thinking and application of skills to tackle real-world problems.
  • Addressing Knowledge Gaps: Identifying and addressing specific areas where students need extra support to ensure a solid foundation.
Every session is designed to make Maths engaging and interactive, ensuring your child feels confident and well-prepared for future challenges.
 

What We Cover in KS3 English Tuition

Our English tuition is designed to develop critical communication skills and foster a love for reading and writing. Key areas we focus on include:
  • Reading Comprehension: Teaching students how to analyse texts, identify key ideas, and interpret themes, language, and structure.
  • Creative Writing: Helping students craft imaginative stories, essays, and descriptions while improving vocabulary and grammar.
  • Literary Analysis: Introducing students to poetry, prose, and drama, focusing on understanding literary techniques and expressing ideas effectively.
  • Writing for Purpose: Building skills in persuasive, narrative, and informative writing to prepare for varied challenges.
  • Spelling, Punctuation, & Grammar (SPaG): Strengthening technical accuracy to enhance clarity and quality of written work.
  • Speaking & Listening Skills: Improving verbal communication, debating, and presentation abilities to boost confidence.
Our English sessions not only support academic success but also nurture creativity and critical thinking, essential for lifelong learning.
Whether your child needs help catching up, wants to strengthen their skills, or aims to excel, our KS3 tuition offers the personalised support they need to succeed.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we conduct all our lessons online via Zoom.

Each session is tailored to meet the needs of your child. The tutor will work with your child to identify specific areas or topics they need support in.  Alternatively, they can focus on work they are completing in class, support with homework or work through the curriculum. 

You will need the following:

  • Laptop, computer or tablet
  • Internet connection
  • Zoom – download the software for free
  • A microphone and speakers (built into most computers) or headphones
  • A web camera is essential as this enables the tutor to gauge your understanding

It’s easy, all you need to do is click on the zoom link, which will have been sent to you via email.  You can use the same link every week.

Tutors make the most of the online features including screen sharing, videos & the interactive whiteboards, which our tutors write or draw on to help explain concepts or work through problems with students. These tools keep lessons varied helping students stay motivated and engaged. 

Homework is typically provided each week in order to reinforce and consolidate the learning in the lessons.

Yes, all of our tutors are experienced subject specialists with Enhanced DBS clearance. They are qualified teachers or have extensive teaching experience in schools, further or higher education.

Yes, we have tutors who have worked with children with dyslexia, challenging behaviours and in Special Education Schools and are SEN trained.

Yes, we offer a range of different duration sessions from 30 minutes up to 1 hour, depending on the needs of your child. However, we would recommend a minimum of 1 hour for key stage 3 /GCSE sessions, due to the content needing to be covered.

Sessions are booked and paid for in rolling monthly blocks.

We offer a trial session to all new students, before booking in regular sessions with a tutor. This gives students the chance to meet their tutor and get to know them and their teaching styles a bit better, discuss learning goals, and create a plan of action for future sessions. 

Yes, we charge our standard rates for the trial session (see our prices).

Here are just some of the reasons students come to Teach Wessex for tuition:

  • To boost confidence 
  • To fill in gaps
  • To supplement their school work
  • To improve their grade in a resit exam
  • When studying outside of conventional eduction e.g. home eduction

It gives your child the chance to learn at their own pace and in a way that matches their learning style. We have found that some children are often too shy to put their hands up in class, especially if they’re struggling. The reassurance of 1:1 tutoring means they can ask all the questions they want in a friendly and safe environment.

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