What are the classes like? This heavily depends on the student's level and aim. Below I discuss how I would teach for A-Level or GCSE, but I can also produce lessons for primary and KS3 level. These tend to be shorter and much more interactive.

Let's take the example of writing an essay, for the thematic analysis of an extract. We begin by exploring the theme using a mind-map, and attach key quotes to it to develop an argument that we can use. Then we review a paragraph template to use throughout, and an example paragraph based on that can tell us more about how to use it. With this information, we can begin the essay with paragraph one, which we do together. As we write, we create a checklist to memorise for the exam, and we also reference the mark scheme. The second paragraph is written without the teacher's help, but using the resources provided, and the third independently. This is just one example of a lesson.

The average lesson takes two hours. We can split them into several sessions, and also break up the homework across them. Classes can be as short or as long as requested, though an hour is the minimum for Y7+. Homework and lesson materials are separate. One is based on skills learning, the other on independent learning. Homework is exclusively designed for each student. Tuition is supplementary education, so I try to match lessons to in-class content. If you stay with me long-term, then we would work alongside the units covered in school or home education.