Your questions,
answered.
Before booking, most parents want to know the same handful of things: how online lessons work, which exam boards I cover, what the free first session involves, and how payment works. It's all answered below.
Frequently asked questions
The things parents usually want to clear up before we start. Still not sure about something? Just ask.
How and where do the lessons take place?
Everything happens online over Zoom. Using a shared interactive whiteboard, your child and I work through problems together in real time, so it feels like sitting side by side at the kitchen table without anyone leaving home.
What equipment does my child need for online lessons?
Very little, and nothing you'd need to buy specially. A laptop or tablet with a camera, an ordinary home internet connection and a free Zoom account cover it. A mouse or a basic stylus can make the shared whiteboard easier to write on, though plenty of my students manage happily without one. And if you're unsure whether your setup will cope, we'll simply test it together at the start of the free first session.
Will my child get homework, and how will I know how they're doing?
Yes. After each session I set homework to consolidate what we've covered, and I'll send you a short progress update as well, so you always know how your child is getting on and what we're working towards.
What does the free first session involve?
It's completely free, and there's no commitment attached. We'll get to know each other, talk through your child's goals and any topics causing trouble, and decide together whether it's a good fit before anything else is booked.
Which exam boards and subjects do you cover?
I cover Maths and Physics at GCSE and A-Level, along with A-Level Further Maths, across AQA, Edexcel and OCR. Whatever your child is sitting, lessons are tailored to their exact specification and exam board.
How does payment work?
You pay by bank transfer after each lesson, at the hourly rate for your child’s subject on the pricing page. There’s no contract and no joining fee.
How long is the free first session?
An hour. That’s long enough to work through some real questions together, so you can see how I teach and your child can see whether it suits them. It costs nothing, and there’s nothing to sign.
How long is a normal lesson?
Two hours, charged at the hourly rate for your child’s subject. That leaves time to go over the last homework, teach something new properly and then put it straight into exam questions in the same sitting.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give me at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or move a lesson. There’s no cancellation fee; the notice simply lets us find another slot in good time.
How do you keep my child safe in online lessons?
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate, issued in October 2026, and I never record video or audio of your child. After each session I send you a short progress update, so you always know what we covered.
Do you record lessons?
No. I never record video or audio of your child.
What happens if it is not a good fit?
Then we stop, and you owe nothing. The first session is free, and after that you pay per lesson with no contract and no block booking, so you can stop at any point.
Your child's first session is free
Tell me a little about your child and what they're working towards. There's no commitment at this stage, and I usually reply within a day.