Frequently Asked Questions

As a parent, you want your child to succeed and feel confident. I am here to offer your child compassionate, expert support in Physics that builds both understanding and self-belief. I equally enjoy lighting the curiosity and passion for Physics for those students who have struggled. I equally enjoy stretching and challenging the very able, weaving in all the exciting current advances that are constantly taking place especially in the areas of tech and space.

With 15+ years of experience and a background as an AQA and Edexcel examiner, I know how to explain complex topics and unpick misconceptions in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. My sessions are fully online and honed by teaching online during covid. I’ll work closely with your child to address their specific needs and help them find clarity in Physics, allowing them to approach exams and classwork with newfound confidence.

All sessions are run zoom with a shared whiteboard and resources saved on OneNote so there is an electronic record of all lessons that can be referenced for revision in the future.

I’m Enhanced DBS-checked, indemnity insured, and hold a first-class degree in Physics from Bristol, so you can feel secure knowing your child is in capable hands. Let’s work together to turn Physics into a subject they understand and enjoy.

Yes, I offer online tutoring for A-Level Physics, designed to help students achieve the grades they need to pursue their STEM ambitions. I understand how important it is for your child to have a solid understanding and confidence in Physics to reach their goals. My sessions are personalised, with a focus on building core knowledge, exam skills, and confidence to ensure success.

All online sessions are on zoom with a shared whiteboard with resources saved on OneNote for future reference. This combination fully supports your child and ensures they have electronic access to all their work going forward which is useful for revision and refreshing their understanding and an interactive space to work during the session.

If you're interested, please fill in the form on my website, and we can arrange a free phone consultation to discuss your child’s needs and how I can best support them on this journey.

As a parent, you want your child to succeed and feel confident. I am here to offer your child compassionate, expert support in Physics that builds both understanding and self-belief. I equally enjoy lighting the curiosity and passion for Physics for those students who have struggled. I equally enjoy stretching and challenging the very able, weaving in all the exciting current advances that are constantly taking place especially in the areas of tech and space.

With 15+ years of experience and a background as an AQA and Edexcel examiner, I know how to explain complex topics and unpick misconceptions in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. I’ll work closely with your child to address their specific needs and help them find clarity in Physics, allowing them to approach exams and classwork with newfound confidence.

For students living in South East London, sessions can take place in person at my home in my dedicated "classroom". Please let me know when you inquire if you would prefer an in person session instead of online. The exact same resources are used, and will also be available on OneNote after the sessions for reference - as they will be on an online session.

I’m Enhanced DBS-checked, indemnity insured, and hold a first-class degree in Physics from Bristol, so you can feel secure knowing your child is in capable hands. Let’s work together to turn Physics into a subject they understand and enjoy.

As a dedicated Physics tutor, my goal is to help you bridge the gap between your current performance and the grades you’re aiming for, whether it’s for A Levels, university entry, or gain a solid understanding in your science subjects. We’ll work together to strengthen your understanding of core concepts, tackle challenging problem areas, and refine your exam techniques to help you excel in every assessment. With tailored sessions focused on your unique needs, I’ll provide you with clear explanations, step-by-step problem-solving strategies, and insightful practice that builds confidence. Having taught thousands of students over 14 years in secondary school, along side examining for Edexcel and AQA, I am well placed to guide you on your journey.

Our tutor rates are £100 / hour. This includes tutoring using Zoom and OneNote so that we can see each other to create a connection, and also share a zoom white board and resources on OneNote. We can run 1 hour and 2 hourly sessions depending on your need and availability. There is usually a waiting list due to a limited number of slots after school for these sessions so do get in contact to discuss one-to-one tuition.

Teaching Physics to your child

As parents, you know how important it is for your child to understand the fundamental concepts of physics. Physics helps explain the world around us, yet it can feel challenging to know where to start or how to make these concepts relatable to daily life. Your child’s curiosity about why the world behaves as it does may often leave you searching for the right answers. This natural curiosity is a wonderful foundation for learning, but explaining these complex ideas can feel overwhelming without the right resources.

Resources to help you teach Physics at home

Perhaps you've tried watching YouTube videos together to grasp concepts like Newton's Second Law or conducted hands-on experiments, like observing changes in states of matter with ice cubes and water. These activities are great ways to engage with physics, but you may feel uncertain if they fully cover everything your child needs to know for GCSE Physics. You want to ensure that your child doesn’t miss out on important topics and receives a comprehensive understanding, but it can be hard to cover every detail and build their knowledge step by step.

Physics Class Tuition

This is where I can help. I offer online and in person (SE21) classes and one-to-one sessions designed to support your child in breaking down complex physics concepts and making sense of the world. Together, we can work through structured workbooks that I’ve created and revised during 14 years of teaching and running class sessions since. We will also create our own problems together guided by your child’s interests. Physics practicals can be performed using common household items, and I can provide a list of accessible materials to deepen your child’s hands-on learning experience. With this approach, physics becomes engaging and approachable, building your child’s confidence and understanding as they prepare for their exams.

Difference Between Homeschool and Tuition

Teaching Physics means that the first time the student covers GCSE or A Level concepts may be with me, as opposed to covering these topics in class with a teacher. Together we will put together a scheme of work to ensure that the course can be covered in your time frame and the student has enough time for study and also independent practise. Depending on your situation, the international GCSE or A Level may suit better as there is no requirement to have completed the core practicals. Equally some students are still affiliated to a school or wish to continue with the exam board they have started, this is equally fine, and may require a "Core Practical" week to cover gain the practical endorsement required for the exam. These weeks are run by independent providers who generally hire a school for a week in the holidays so students have access to laboratories. Do contact me to discuss how I can support your homeschooled child, or just to talk through what homeschooling in Physics can look like.

I am building up an online free course to support your child in their study of GCSE Physics. Currently, these steps will support your child through their GCSE. There are also past papers for AQA, Edexcel and OCR GCSE exam boards on this website for both the Combined and Triple course which are excellent resources for revision. www.physicswithkate.com/GCSE

For students who like to make notes

1.Make & Keep Flashcards with you - 10% max of revision time

2a. Find exam questions on your topic on this website https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

2b. Check the answers

3. Amend and add to your flash cards as you check answers

4a. If you are stuck on a topic, find the section on this site and watch the 5 min video clip and try the questions https://www.gcsephysicsonline.com

4b. Amend and add to your flash cards

For students who do NOT like to make notes

1a. Find exam questions on your topic on this website https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

2b. Check the answers

3a. If you are stuck on a topic, find the section on this site and watch the 5 min video clip and try the questions https://www.gcsephysicsonline.com

That's it. Effective and active revision and you'll have a detailed accurate pile of cards to refer to for your summer Year 9 and 10 exams and Year 11 Mocks and GCSE exams.

I am building up an online free course to support your child in their study of A Level Physics. Currently, these steps will support your child through their A Level course. There are also past papers for AQA, Edexcel and OCR A Level exam boards on this website for both the Combined and Triple course which are excellent resources for revision. www.physicswithkate.com/Alevel

1a. Find exam questions on your topic on this website https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

2b. Check the answers

3a. If you are stuck on a topic, find the section on this site and watch the 5 min video clip and try the questions https://www.alevelphysicsonline.com

That's it. Effective and active revision and you'll have a detailed accurate pile of cards to refer to for your summer Year 12 and Year 13 Mocks and A Level exams.

I have taught and tutored many students in Physics with ADHD which requires - as it would with any student - explicit clarity, structure, and engagement. I use a structured way to support their learning using hooks. structuring responses around diagrams and formulas, providing step-by-step frameworks which give students a clear path to follow. Instead of presenting large blocks of abstract information, I break content into manageable visual and logical pieces. For example:

Hook Question: “Why does a feather fall slower than a hammer on Earth, but not on the Moon?”

Diagram: Draw free body diagrams of objects falling with and without air resistance.

Formula: Use the questions and diagram to find relevant formulas, often F=ma in the Forces topic.

Guided Response: Add a number by each part of the diagram and each variable of the formula, creating a step by step structure explicitly linking variable from beginning to end. No waffle, just logic!

This approach keeps attention anchored, reduces cognitive load, and provides multiple entry points (verbal, visual, and logical) for understanding. For ADHD learners, these cues act as scaffolding—helping to explicitly connect ideas starting with information given and ending with clearly and logically solving a problem!