A* Learning Services

TUTORING

Outcomes

GCSEsI-GCSEsFunctional Skills
SATs11+ (grammar)AS/A Levels
Academic interestCareer goalsUniversity entry

Locations

FOUNDRY,
10 Dolphin Centre,
Poole, BH15 1SR		 Flaming Peaches,
28 Benson Road,
Poole, BH17 0GB
We’re proud to serve families throughout Poole, Bournemouth, and East Dorset with flexible learning options designed around your needs. Our two primary learning spaces – FOUNDRY and Flaming Peaches – offer purpose-built environments where students can thrive. Can’t make it to one of our centres? We also provide online sessions and mobile tutoring throughout the area, bringing quality education directly to you.

What we offer

Private tuition

Typically 1 hour per week after school (or weekends) to supplement school/college studies. Could also include intensive sessions in school holidays leading up to public examinations.

Private alternative provision

Full package of bespoke 1:1 tuition as an alternative to a private school education.

EOTAS tuition

“Education Other Than at School” full package of bespoke 1:1 tuition for students with an EHCP, funded by their local council.

Public sector alternative provision

Single subject or a full package of bespoke 1:1 tuition for students not in school, but under the supervision of schools and councils.

Post-16 GCSE resit / Functional Skills

Support for students needing to resit GCSE English and/or Maths, potentially taking Functional Skills Level 1 or 2 instead.

Elective Home Education (EHE)

Advisory service on curriculum planning and assessment for those involved with Elective Home Education.

Subjects available

Maths
English
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Art & Design
Astronomy
Business
Computer Science
Drama
Economics
Geography
History
Statistics
Languages
Philosophy
Photography
Politics
Physical Education
Sociology
Health & Social Care
Psychology
IT
Accountancy

Tutor professional experiences

Head of DepartmentSenior Leadership Team
Head of YearHead of 6th Form
Assistant Principal/HeadExaminer
Safeguarding LeadHeadteacher
SENDCOCurriculum Writer
Teacher TrainerTeaching abroad

Tutor qualifications & credentials

DegreePGCE (or equivalent)Safeguarding trained
References gainedDBS checkedFully insured
School teaching experienceHigh number of tutoring hoursMasters

Testimonials

“It’s been really good he’s been amazing thanks so much!”

GEOGRAPHY – Mother of Yr13 student A Level

She’s taking it very seriously, so thanks to your tutors for making it a positive experience for her and thanks to you for carefully arranging everything! It’s great to see her so focused and positive about education.

ALTERNATIVE PROVISION (TUTORING) – Mother of Yr10 student

“He was grateful to Justin for introducing him to all his tutors as he was learning so much now!”

Year 10 Student