Confirm the right online support
Start with the learner’s own work and confirm the subject and course before arranging an online session. Meet Kevin and Serena, then agree the lesson format, fee and current availability.
Practical guide · Updated
Keep remote tuition aligned with the school’s actual course
An online tutor needs the right course information before choosing practice materials. A subject name alone may not identify the specification, tier or set texts.
A practical example
Prepare a brief with the year group, exam board where relevant, current topic and one recent marked task. Confirm details with the school if uncertain. Do not infer the course from which board is thought to be popular in the area.
Use that brief to agree what the available tutor can cover and what is outside the arrangement. Manchester enquiries are handled by Teaching Success’s Smethwick-based team for online options, subject to availability; no current Manchester tutor branch or home-visiting service is promised here.
Match online resources to the learner’s exam board
Two resources labelled GCSE Science may cover different specifications or levels of detail. Bring the school’s course information and identify the topic currently being taught before choosing a worksheet.
Ask the tutor to explain how a practice task fits that course. Keep interesting extension material separate from required content so it does not displace an unresolved prerequisite. This is particularly useful in remote tuition, where the tutor needs accurate course information rather than assuming the school follows the same programme as another learner.
Before you arrange support
Where are in-person lessons based?
Teaching Success’s in-person base is Smethwick. This guide is for online enquiries from families elsewhere, with the tutor, subject and times confirmed before booking.
What should I include in an enquiry?
Include the subject, year group, exam board or tier where relevant, and the learning goal. Kevin and Serena will confirm whether suitable support and times are available.