Expert science
tutoring by
Thomas Haycock
I still teach in a secondary school — which means I know exactly where students lose marks, why concepts don't stick, and how to fix both. As a trained exam marker and Head of Faculty, I know precisely what examiners reward, because I've sat on both sides of the paper.
The process
What parents & students say
Real outcomes from real students — every testimonial below represents a specific result, not a general impression.
Tom was fantastic for Alex. He really helped Alex understand the content, skills and exam technique to achieve his grade 9. Without Tom, Alex wouldn't have been able to achieve the highest grade. It also gave him a brilliant foundation to go into his A-Level sciences.
We were really struggling with Luke at the start of year 11. He wanted to go into a career in engineering and enjoyed the physics and chemistry aspects of science, but could not secure the grades in his mocks to see it as a suitable route. But with Tom's tutoring, Luke's confidence really grew and his exam technique was completely transformed. He was able to unlock all the knowledge he had acquired and apply it to the questions. He is now doing the A-Levels that he wants to do and fully on track to his career in engineering.
After my year 12 mocks, I was just scraping a grade in my A-Level Biology and it looked like it would hold me back from getting the UCAS points to my first choice university. My dad found Tom's tutoring profile and after the first session, my confidence had grown. Working with Tom was great — we broke down more complex topics at my pace and the past question work really helped boost my grade. I got my UCAS points after it looked really uncertain.
What makes this different
Book your free 15-minute intro call — no commitment required. Let's discuss your goals and build a plan that works.
Book Your Free Intro CallThomas Haycock
"15 years teaching and leading in secondary science has shown me that every student can excel — the starting point just varies. My job is to find the right pathway for each individual, whether that means rebuilding confidence from the ground up or pushing for that final grade boundary. No two students are the same, and no two sessions are either."
I'm a Head of Science Faculty at a secondary school in Cornwall with 15 years of classroom experience and an NPQSL qualification. I work with students at every point in the academic year — not just in the weeks before exams.
For students earlier in their course, sessions focus on building genuine understanding of new content as it's introduced at school, so nothing is left to unravel later. As exams approach, the focus shifts to past papers, mark scheme thinking, and the exam technique skills that most students are never explicitly taught.
Students who start in September consistently outperform those who begin tutoring in the spring term. Year-round support is always available.
What I teach
Specialist tuition across all three sciences from GCSE through to A-Level, covering UK and international curricula. New content and exam preparation available year-round.
Transparent rates
All sessions are 60 minutes. Block bookings of 10 sessions receive a 5% discount. Every new student begins with a free 15-minute introductory call.
- Biology, Chemistry or Physics
- Foundation & Higher tier
- AQA & OCR exam boards
- Year 10 & 11 students
- All three sciences covered
- Grades 8 & 9 focus
- AQA & OCR exam boards
- Resource pack included
- AS & A2 Biology
- A & A* grade targeting
- Essay & extended answer technique
- University preparation
- Biology, Chemistry & Physics
- Cambridge International spec
- Practical & coursework support
- Flexible time zones
Every new student begins with a free 15-minute introductory call — no commitment required. Let's discuss your goals and build a plan.
Book Your Free Intro CallWhat a session looks like
Every session is tailored — but here's a typical 60-minute GCSE Biology session to give you a clear picture of what to expect.
Cambridge iGCSE worldwide
Online sessions for students at English-speaking international schools — wherever in the world you are. Scheduling adapted around your time zone.
Start with a free call
Every new student begins with a free 15-minute introductory call. We'll discuss your goals, pinpoint the gaps, and agree on a plan — before any commitment.
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