Caroline Shepherd, a biology tutor specialising in GCSE and A-Level tuition smiles in a blue blazer

Is your child working hard but not getting the grades they deserve? 

Do they find the content overwhelming and struggle with knowing how to navigate exam questions? 

Would they benefit from the confidence boost of a supportive, collaborative learning environment, where students work together to solve problems and learn from each other?

Group tuition is the perfect solution!

What does a typical group tuition Session look like?

RetrievaL & recall

We begin with a fun, interactive quiz on the popular quiz platform Kahoot. Retrieval practice like this helps students recap and consolidate content from previous sessions & allows them to evaluate their knowledge on a particular subject, in a low-pressure environment.

content mastery

Using engaging diagrams, short questions, discussion & activities, we then explore a particular topic or skill together. I work on my iPad with an Apple Pencil and annotate notes and key points on to resources as we go so students can focus on developing their understanding & engaging in the session.

exam technique

We finish by focussing on exam technique & applying knowledge to a variety of exam questions. We explore a range of command words, data analysis, maths and practical skills to equip students with a toolbox of techniques to approach questions in their exams and write answers that get full marks.

Here’s how group tuition will work for you

We will meet every week on Zoom. Our small classes are a hybrid of group learning and individualised attention and feedback.

They are nothing like your lessons over lockdown! Classes with BioSheps are engaging, interactive & welcoming.

Sessions include fun, interactive quizzes and activities, expert teaching and scientifically proven learning methods to help students remember, understand and apply content.

Groups are exam-board specific so that students understand precisely what examiners are looking for in the exams.

Understand how to achieve higher marks in questions by observing examiner-led question walkthroughs, modelling & practice examples.

Bespoke high quality resources are provided every week. Students will receive lesson resources to complete during the session as well as follow-up independent study packs to complete to consolidate their learning.

Cost effective & convenient. At half the price of regular tuition, groups are affordable but designed to be highly effective at maximising motivation & academic progress.

  • Caroline breaks each topic down and explains every area in a way that pupils can understand and retain.

    Because her style is so animated and interesting (my daughter) is able to retain the information in a way that she has never done through other teachers. Biology has always been her least favourite science but this has changed due to Caroline’s teaching.

  • Caroline clearly has an incredible understanding of how teen minds work, how they can be motivated and how they can be helped to understand really complex things.

    This, coupled together with kindness, approachability and enthusiasm for Biology is what makes you such a fantastic tutor.

  • Caroline was able to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy for me to understand and was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure I grasped the material.

    I was really struggling with the content and exam technique, but with the help of Caroline, I saw a significant improvement in my grades. She has transformed my outlook on Biology with her continuous encouragement and support.

Frequently asked questions

  • No problem! Sessions are recorded and you can watch the session back at a time that’s convenient for you. Video recording links and resources will be emailed out within 24 hours of the session.

  • Not at all! You will get benefit from these sessions whenever you join and no prior knowledge is assumed. 

    I work to a planned schedule and timeline however this is flexible to student requests  so we often revisit content and skills around revision time. You can also catch up on recordings of any prior sessions you’ve missed.

  • No, but I will talk to students about their current strengths and weaknesses and you are welcome to send me examples of student work to help me gauge their starting point.

  • I personally mark student work and provide feedback on how to improve every week. I also use informal, formative assessment during sessions to gauge student progress, alongside the weekly kahoot quiz. I will not give students grades as, in order for this to be accurate, a whole paper would need to be sat. This is a separate service I provide if you would like a more formal, summative assessment.

  • Yes. Every session there will be group feedback on the tasks we complete. Students then receive individual feedback on any work they send me - this can be via email or WhatsApp. Parents can be copied in to this communication and can ask for updates at any time.

  • Having your camera on really helps build rapport. I have students rock up to sessions in their spot cream, pyjamas and even from the car when travelling so there really is no judgement. If your child is particularly anxious, they can try sessions with the camera off to help this. Ultimately, my priority is for students to feel comfortable and to engage with the sessions.

  • Yes! Although I don’t call it that :-P

    Students are provided with a weekly ‘feedback task’ that they complete and submit for marking and an option ‘follow up task’ booklet that contains further study and exam practice, should they want to consolidate the session further.

  • There are no group sessions during school holidays. However there are often ‘one off’ revision sessions or exam masterclasses you can attend instead. These are discounted 50% for current students. You can also book one-off 1:1 sessions during the school holidays, occasional weekends and peak times.

  • No. I generally meet with all my students and parents for a completely free Zoom call to show them how tuition works and answer any questions. There is no long-term commitment to group tuition, so if your child tries a session and doesn’t like it, you are not locked into a contract and can leave any time. You will only pay for sessions your child attends. In the unlikely event of me cancelling a session, your payment will roll over for the next week.

  • Absolutely! During the school holidays you can book individual, 1:1 tuition sessions to work over a specific topic or skill of your choosing.