Tutor Profile

Nick

(103 reviews)

Nick

Hey there! I'm Nick, a teacher at Bedford School and a former GCSE examiner with 15 years in education. I specialise in underperforming Year 9–11s and I get results fast. Students regularly jump 2-3 grades. You may recognise me from UK television and film - perhaps explaining why my lessons are more energetic than most!

New platform launch rate: £30 for first 3 lessons while I establish my profile here. My standard rate is £60.

Outside tutoring, I create GCSE English teaching content online and have built a community of over 2,000 subscribers, with 150,000+ views across 150+ GCSE videos. I've also successfully launched and run a student-led podcast, which reflects the same thing parents value in my tutoring: clarity, motivation, and getting teenagers to actually engage.

Teaching Experience

Some of what parents and students say:

"With Nick's help over 6 months, my son's grades improved from potential Grade 5s to very strong 8s. Amazing! Plus my son actually enjoyed the lessons!"

"Following just 3 sessions, my son's Year 11 mock exam results for English Language improved from Grade 5 to Grade 7. He said: 'I knew I understood this. I just didn't know how to show it.' Nick's highly focused, tactical approach has given my son confidence as he prepares for his summer exams."

"Within a term Nick managed to help my daughter go from 5/6 in English Language to an 8 in her mocks, and from 4/5 in English Literature to a 6+. Truly remarkable. Most importantly, she is now interested in the topics and always says she enjoys her lessons."

Tutoring Approach

I believe my job as a tutor is to:

• Teach • Reinforce basic learning • Mentor • Coach

I often work with students who have the ability but have been overlooked in large class sizes, or who have lost confidence in English due to low grades and lack of individual guidance. Confidence plays a massive part in success in the exam period, and that's something I always instil in my pupils.

I see myself as an exam coach, mentor, and older brother: personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable. My students are genuinely important to me, and I do whatever it takes to help them not only reach their target grades but exceed what they believe they're capable of.

While enrolled, students also have access to me daily via Microsoft Teams, so help is never a week away when they need it most.

Students also get access to my GCSE video support library: 150+ videos and 150,000+ views. Support is there all week, not just during the session.

Who I work best with:

I work especially well with students who are capable but underperforming due to confidence, structure, or exam technique, as well as motivated students aiming for the top grades who want sharper analysis and more precise writing.

What you'll get each week:

• A focused 60-minute intensive session • A clear weekly plan and targeted practice • Marking and feedback with specific next steps • Daily access via Microsoft Teams between sessions • Access to my GCSE video support library while enrolled

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Acting

Bachelors · The Guildhall School of Music and Drama · 2:1 · 2009

Reviews (103)

AhmedFirst Tutors

I am very pleased with the progress my son has made with Nicholas as his GCSE English tutor. Nicholas has a strong understanding of the GCSE curriculum and explains key concepts clearly and effectively. He is patient, well-prepared, and adapts each lesson to suit my son’s learning needs and exam requirements. Nicholas has helped my son develop stronger skills in reading comprehension, writing structure, and exam technique, which has noticeably improved his confidence and performance. The lessons are focused yet engaging, and my son feels well supported and motivated to improve. I highly recommend Nicholas as a GCSE English tutor and truly appreciate his commitment, professionalism, and positive impact on my son’s academic progress.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that detailed and thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate it!!

JamesFirst Tutors

Nick has been fantastic with my 14 year old son. Not only has he helped him make clear progress in GCSE English Language, but he’s also massively improved Harry’s confidence and willingness to engage with learning, which is huge given Harry’s medical and mental health needs. Nick is calm, patient, and genuinely understands how to adapt his approach to the learner in front of him. Harry has completed his first full AQA Language Paper 1 with measurable improvements, but just as importantly, he feels more comfortable and capable tackling the work. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend Nick to any parent, especially those whose child needs a tutor who truly “gets it.”

Tutor response

Thank you so much James! Genuinely my favourite feedback I’ve ever received! Means a lot! :)

RachelFirst Tutors

Nick has been tutoring my daughter, who has recently been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD, in English Language for 5 months. She struggled with her end of year tests in summer last year, and was given a 3 in English Language (end of year 10). My daughter likes the active nature of the tutorials, and she completes answers to questions during the tutorial, which increases her confidence. Her last GCSE prediction was a 6, which is a huge improvement. This has increased her confidence going into GCSE mocks in a few weeks.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that feedback! I was so pleased she went from a 3 to a 6!

PaulFirst Tutors

Nick is enthusiastic and has already given my son extra confidence with his english. He comes back from every session better and better and would highly reccommend Nick!

Tutor response

Thanks Paul, I'm loving seeing him improve too!

SabrinaFirst Tutors

Nic is very helpful with helping my son with his English coursework and explaining the GCSE mark scheme. Nic is very knowledgeable, organised and prepared. He is very patient and excellent at simplifying complex concepts.

Tutor response

That's lovely to hear - thank you :)

SarahFirst Tutors

Nick has been tutoring my son in English since the start of this academic year. We have been enormously impressed with his teaching style, professionalism , knowledge and his passion for the subject. My son leaves every session feeling positive and accomplished. As a teacher myself I can recognise what a great job Nick is doing and I feel very confident knowing that my son is in such good hands and being prepared well for his exams next year. I could not recommend him highly enough!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Sarah, those words really mean a lot!

EmmaFirst Tutors

Communication with Nick has been very good. My son is stuck on a grade 3 and Nick is working with him to get a pass. My son says he is learning some new techniques.

Tutor response

Thanks so much for taking the time to say that - I really appreciate it :)

AshaFirst Tutors

Thanks alot Nick for all your help. My son's confidence and predicted grades have both really improved over the past few months. He seems to enjoy the lessons and your way of teaching. I cant wait to see his results in a few weeks time! Thank you again! Update post GCSE results My son did exceptionally well in both English papers. With Nick's help over 6 months his grades improved from a potential grade 5's to very strong 8's … Amazing! Plus my son actually enjoyed the lessons!. Thanks again Nick, we really appreciate your help. To other parents and students: I would definitely recommend Nick to anyone looking for tutoring… He is very professional, focused and delivers great results!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Asha for that update! I’m so so pleased the results worked out well!! Best of luck to you all for the future!!

ZoeFirst Tutors

Nick is currently tutoring my Y10 daughter. They are working through both the English and English Literature syllabuses and within a few lessons I can see that his lessons have improved both her academic performance and confidence.

Tutor response

Thanks so much Zoe - that’s amazing to hear!! :)

HelenFirst Tutors

Nick has been great with my son re-sitting English. He’s been engaged and focused and has worked hard to try and get an improvement for us. He’s also been v flexible and gone out of his way to accommodate us. Highly recommend.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Helen, that’s very sweet of you!

LauraFirst Tutors

An excellent and enthusiastic tutor. My son found Nick's lessons really helpful, and they gave him a much-needed confidence boost ahead of his recent exams. We wish we'd found him sooner!

Tutor response

That’s very sweet of you, thank you! Wishing you all the best :)

KarenFirst Tutors

Our son has been having sessions with Nicholas for a few months and we have already noticed the positive impact this has had on his learning. He enjoys the sessions and is much more engaged in his school work. Nicholas is patient and kind, and is able to connect with students so it makes learning interesting. He takes the time to explain things clearly and adapts lessons to fit our sons learning style. We are planning to continue to use Nicholas in the lead-up to our sons GCSE’s and would 100% recommend him to anyone else.

Tutor response

That’s lovely Karen, thank you so much!

EmmaFirst Tutors

My son comes out of his sessions buzzing. He thinks Nick is an amazing, enthusiastic tutor and that he’s really helping him home in on what he needs to do to get the best possible grades in his English GCSEs this summer. We only started the lessons in March, and I’d be really surprised if Nick’s help doesn’t push him up at least a grade, compared with his mocks. At the very least, he’ll be going into those exams feeling positive and confident. Can’t recommend Nick highly enough.

Tutor response

That’s so lovely to read Emma, thank you so much!!

ChristopherFirst Tutors

Nicholas has done an excellent job tutoring my son.

Tutor response

Thank you Chris - awesome to hear :)

AprilFirst Tutors

Our son has always heavily struggled with English and Nick has helped enormously by making sense of exam questions and expectations for answer formats and content. Nick has excellent tips on technique and organisation and his targeted approach has made the world of difference to our son's overall understanding and confidence in this subject. I am sure Nick will be the difference to his passing (rather than the previous prediction of failing) this GCSE.

Tutor response

Thank you so much April, that’s so lovely to hear!

ClaireFirst Tutors

Following 3 sessions with Nick, my son’s Year 11 mock exam results for English Language improved from grade 5 to grade 7. He said “I knew I understood this. I just didn’t know how to show it.” Nick’s highly focused, tactical approach has given my son confidence as he prepares for his summer exams.

Tutor response

That’s so amazing to hear - thank you so much!!

DorisFirst Tutors

My son has had 3 lessons with Nick so far and he really enjoyed Nick’s lessons! Nick gave him very valuable tips which can be applied to the exam. We would highly recommend Nick to anyone who wanted to improve their English exam results.

Tutor response

Thank you so much, that’s so kind of you!

TatjanaFirst Tutors

We had several lessons so far and are extremely happy! My son found it easy to grasp the concepts for his GCSE work and I can already see progress in his work and attitude. Nick is a great and very experienced tutor whose teaching methods are most effective in encouraging active participation by the learner.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Tatjana. It’s definitely been an awesome start!! :)

WeiFirst Tutors

Nick is an excellent tutor—professional and efficient! My daughter thoroughly enjoys his lessons from start to finish. With his extensive teaching experience, he quickly identifies her weaknesses and areas for improvement. I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a skilled and effective English teacher. You won’t regret choosing him!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for those kind words! That means so much :)

martinFirst Tutors

Nick has been a great tutor and my son has responded really well to the sessions. We have seen a real improvement in achievement but also our son has developed a real passion for the subject. Highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Martin. I was so pleased with his mock results!

SamFirst Tutors

Nicholas has been tutoring my son for almost a year now. He was struggling with English and his grades were not great. Nicholas has a friendly and enthusiastic personality that my son really responds well to. He enjoys every session he has with him and even though his session is on a Friday afternoon, has never said he doesn’t want to attend, which is fantastic. His confidence has grown so much and actually enjoys English now. Thank you ever so much.

Tutor response

Thanks so much Sam, so pleased to hear that!

ClaudiaFirst Tutors

Nicholas is an excellent tutor, he brought my son from grade 5 to grade 7 in his GCSE Mocks and this happened in a short amount of time(three months, once per week ) . Really happy with his tutoring style!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Claudia - I’m so glad I can be making a positive difference!

EmreFirst Tutors

Really good tutor Have felt my confidence in english improving since I started lessons with him Upd****Contact Detail Removed**phone Number Removed** Nick is the GOAT I went from a U to a 5 and now I am in my final year of sixth form I would probably still be retaking my exams if it wasn't for him

Tutor response

:) thanks Emre! So glad to hear you are finishing school! Good luck with where you go next!!!

KarmenFirst Tutors

Nicholas is a great tutor and has made GCSE English Literature and English Language engaging topics for her. Within a term he’s managed to help her go from 5/6 in Eng Lang to 8 in her mocks and 4/5 in English so Lit to a 6+ (almost 7). Truly remarkable. Most importantly, daughter is now interested in the topics, has a solid understanding, and always says she enjoys her lessons. Amazing.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Karmen! I’m so happy to see her progressing so quickly :)

KatherineFirst Tutors

Nick was really great at working with my brother who was resitting his English exams in a very short time frame. Nick gave him real confidence to tackle the exam again and helped him understand things his teachers had never fully explained! Thanks Nick!

Tutor response

Thanks so much Katherine - looking forward to the results :)

EmmaFirst Tutors

From the very first session, I knew Nick was the right tutor. Within just a few lessons, my son's written work had significantly improved - this improvement spanned across all subjects. Nick is fun, engaging, gets to know his pupils thus enabling him to tailor tutoring to each individual. We are so delighted with our son's progress and delighted that we can now relax, safe in the knowledge that he has the tools and ongoing stellar assistance from Nick, to achieve great GCSE results.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Emma, that really brought a smile to my face! :)

NettieFirst Tutors

We have high praise for Nick. My son is always keen to have a lesson with him which says a lot. My son recently wrote a narrative piece after a week of daily classes with Nick and I was very pleasantly surprised with the standard and quality of my son's work. We will continue tutoring until my son's GCSEs - it's making a significant and very positive difference in my son's confidence and ability.

Tutor response

Thanks so much for that lovely feedback - and i'm always keen to have a lesson with him too, he's been great to work with!! :)

BryonyFirst Tutors

Nick is very friendly and has quickly built up a trusted working relationship with my daughter. He clearly knows the GCSE AQA syllabus well and gives constructive, meaningful feedback to her.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Bryony!

AnnaFirst Tutors

My son was struggling with English ahead of his GCSE exams. Over the last nine months Nick has tremendously improved his level in both English Language as well as Literature. Nick has very good knowledge of the curriculum and the marking schemes and has been able help him to understand how to prepare and tackle the exams. Nick has sound knowledge of the subject and had a well-structured and focused approach to the lessons. Additionally, he made the lessons enjoyable so that my son really looked forward to the sessions. We both feel that his knowledge and understanding of the subject and exam techniques has improved significantly. This has been reflected in the recent mock results. Personally, I have found Nick very professional, yet approachable and flexible. Nick is an excellent tutor, and I would recommend him without any hesitation!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that lovely feedback, he’s been an absolute joy to teach!!

ClareFirst Tutors

I am really inpressed with Nicholas's knowledge of the GCSE syllabus and marking schemes. He has a positive approach to learning and my daughter enjoys her weekly English sessions.

Tutor response

Thank you so much :)

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Thank you so much for the 5 stars!

AnnetteFirst Tutors

I asked Nick to give my daughter some last minute GCSE English Literature tuition and he has been brilliant. He is incredibly enthusiastic, knows the curriculum inside out and has helped her focus on what matters in this late stage. I thoroughly recommend!

Tutor response

Thank you so much!

MarianFirst Tutors

Today I have asked my son if he wanted to continue his English lessons with Nicholas. He's normally a little indecisive, but he immediately replied: "Yes please I'd like to carry on, I'm learning so much with him". Well, what else can I add! Thank you Nicholas for all your help and for boosting M. confidence in English!

Tutor response

That made me smile. Thank you so much!!

EllyFirst Tutors

Nick has been amazing in building my sons confidence and his learning and understanding in English. Even after the first lesson he felt he'd learnt more and gained a better understanding of the exam process and what was needed in order to achieve the marks. My son found him very easy to talk to and felt at ease instantly from the first lesson I would definitely recommend Nick to anyone requiring a tutor

Tutor response

Thank you so much Elly, that’s so lovely of you!

SarahFirst Tutors

My son's main struggle was English. He used to get a low grade until he gave up and lost his interest in any improvement. Since he started with Nicholas, everything has changed. For the first time, I saw my son reading English books and allocating part of his time to English. He seemed hopeful and ambitious about achieving a high grade in his English GCSE. I am glad that we chose Nicholas for the English tuition. Nicholas is very polite, generous, and patient. Although he has a very busy timetable, I asked him for extra classes, and he offered late hours on Fridays to support my son. Nicholas works sincerely, and his goal is the student's improvement. I recommend him to every student seeking help in the English GCSE and planning to achieve a high grade. Thank you, Nicholas, from my deepest heart.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for those beautiful words Sarah! That means everything

AntoniaFirst Tutors

My son is delighted with the help and support he’s getting from Nick. He is not a natural lover of English but Nick is really motivating him with advice and useful hints and tips. J is now showing much more interest in English generally, which in itself is a huge bonus! J regularly tells me now how Nick’s advice is impacting him in a positive way in his English lessons at school. He still has another 12 months until he sits his GCSEs and we both agree that starting the them early was the best decision we made. Nick is approachable and explains things well. J is clearly benefiting from working with Nick. Thank you Nick for all you are doing to help J.

Tutor response

That's amazing of you to say, thank you so much!

MonikaFirst Tutors

Nicholas took Matthew for 4 lessons over the Easter as a last minute request during the final run-in to GCSEs. His guidance and tips have been motivational. Matthew is eager for more!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that Monika- I’m looking forward to seeing him again soon!!

AtherFirst Tutors

Nick is an excellent tutor He was able to keep my son focused during his lessons and worked with him to improve his answering technique. We certainly saw the difference on his recent mock exam with his grades improving significantly.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Ather!

ConorFirst Tutors

I would recommend Nicholas as a tutor extraordinaire - he is knowledgeable, approachable, very flexible and he was immensely successful in preparing my son for his GCSE exams. He has a great way to engage with the students and progressively move them over the line. Thank you so much!

Tutor response

That’s so lovely of you! Thank YOU so much! :)

LiamFirst Tutors

Nick had been tutoring my son who is taking GCSE’s this year since October. In that time my son who was a bit st sea with English has moved up 3 grades in English language. More than that my son finds Nick fun and engaging and so is really happy to do the lessons. Nick has an excellent grasp of what is needed to succeed in the exams and provides really helpful feedback and guidance to consolida**Contact Detail Removed**arning. I really have no hesitation in recommending Nick.

Tutor response

Thank you so much - that’s awesome to hear :)

InderjitFirst Tutors

Nick is a brilliant tutor. My daughter has always struggled with GCSE English and due to this her confidence has be severely knocked. Originally he worked at establishing a baseline, of my daughters ability. Nick has then tailored the tuition lessons, to work at my daughter’s pace and you can definitely see the improvement. I would strongly recommend him.

Tutor response

Thank you so much, that’s really kind of you to say :)

samuelFirst Tutors

My son really liked the lessons with Nick. He makes every single lesson fun and memorable whilst keeping it professional,10/10 would recommend!!!!

Tutor response

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback!

AlinaFirst Tutors

Nick has been helping my son with GCSE preparation. We find that Nick is very knowledgeable about exam requirements and techniques and has a very good way of explaining things. Most importantly Nick is very easy to communicate with and accommodating with any last minute changes.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Alina. So excited by the grade 9 result in the recent mock too! Just got to get that 7 in literature up to a 9 for the exam and we get a clean sweep :)

BridgetFirst Tutors

In just 3 sessions Nick has managed to help my son focus on how to answer his GCSE English questions, and this has already had a positive impact on his test results. I would definitely recommend!

Tutor response

Thanks Bridget, that’s so lovely to hear!

EmmaFirst Tutors

Our son really looks forward to his English lessons with Nick. He has been patient and supportive in lessons. Nick has really brought him on in the last year both in his English skills and confidence. Thank you!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Emma, that’s so lovely to hear!

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JaneFirst Tutors

Nick has been such a boost to my son's preparation for his GCSEs, both in his confidence levels and his ability. He has found the sessions enjoyable and hugely rewarding, the quality of the teaching excellent and the resources that Nick has available make it a rich experience.

Tutor response

What wonderful feedback Jane, that means so much - thank you!!!

BridgetFirst Tutors

Nick has been tutoring my daughter for about 4-5 months on English language and literature. My daughter has never enjoyed English as a subject but Nick has given her the confidence to believe she now can achieve high grades in the subject. She really enjoys her sessions with him and the biggest achievement is that she is no longer negative about the subject which is half the battle. Her grades have massively improved and I would recommend Nick for help and support with GSCE English.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Bridget!

stefaniaFirst Tutors

I cannot rate Nic highly enough as an English tutor . He has connected so well with my 15 year old son and makes the lessons very relevant and engaging . He knows what is required for the curriculum and identifies where weaknesses are and what needs to be worked on . We have had Nic tutor our son now since September and he has just sat his first set of mocks and gone from a grade 6 to an 8 in English Literature . Needless to say we will be continuing with him until the real exams in June . Thanks so much for all your support Nic .

Tutor response

Thanks so much Stef for that lovely feedback! I’m still over the moon from that mock result :)

SaleemFirst Tutors

I’m really happy with Nick’s methods and the way he supports my son. As a parent I believe, Nick’s been an outstanding tutor, he is able to understand the needs of my son and tailored his approach to infuse him with enthusiasm and commitment.

Tutor response

Thank you so much, I’ll always strive my best to help! :)

JasvantiFirst Tutors

In September, my daughter began GCSE English literature and language lessons. After the initial session with Nicholas, her remark was, "He is the best tutor I have ever had." She is thoroughly enjoying her lessons, making significant progress, and I'm relieved that we discovered him after an extensive search for an English tutor. I highly recommend Nicholas for English GCSE. Jas

Tutor response

That is so sweet of you guys, it means so much! Thank you so much!!

AnsaFirst Tutors

Nick's teaching style stands out for its engaging and conversational approach. He fosters an environment where I can take ownership of my answers, encouraging active participation and critical thinking. His ability to provide instant and constructive feedback has been instrumental in refining my understanding. Nick's dedication to interactive and personalized teaching has not only made learning enjoyable but has also empowered me to excel in English with confidence. I have improved 4 GCSE grades in teacher assessment and looking forward to my mock exams this month. Zak

Tutor response

Thanks so much for that awesome feedback Zak!

ClairFirst Tutors

Our son Sam started online lessons with Nick towards the end of Year 10. We felt that Sam needed more support with his English and hopefully, this would be beneficial with his other subjects. Nick is super friendly, enthusiastic, and along with his knowledge has meant that Sam enjoys his lessons and has grown in confidence and understanding. It was great to hear from Sam that he is now confident to answer questions in his English class which he states is all credit due to his lessons with Nick. We would recommend Nick to others and our youngest son is about to start lessons with him too!!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that Clair, it means the world to me - and I’m looking forward to taking on Sam’s brother!!

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Thank you so much for your 5* rating Sue, that’s very kind!

WinnieFirst Tutors

Nicholas is encouraging and helpful to my girl. He is very accommodating to give lessons among our tight schedule. It’s a pity we have to stop before our initial plan due to unforeseen circumstances in my side. We hope we could find him for tutoring again in the near future. Appreciated.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Winnie! I'm really excited to hear how she got on with her entrance exam! I'm positive she will get the result she's after. Hopefully we can get back together to work on her English GCSE in a few years time! Stay safe!

JoosaFirst Tutors

Nicholas helped my daughter with her English Language and Literature papers for her GCSE and she scored A**(High 9) for both the papers with full marks on Eng Lit. Thank you so much for all his support and motivation and we are so proud of her.

Tutor response

Thank you so much - and huge congratulations for both those grade 9s! She fully deserved it after all her hard work!! All the best for her future studies :)

SahirFirst Tutors

We have had two lessons with Nick and hope to have many more. Nick has a wonderful way of explaining and getting my son to really understand the areas of text which need to be considered before answering the questions. I have witnessed my son gain in confidence with his English already. This is down to Nicks ability to make the subject interesting and praise when concepts are understood.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Sahir, that’s very kind!

TaiwoFirst Tutors

I am extremely grateful to Nick for his tutoring over the past four years. When I first started, I had a strong dislike for English, but thanks to his guidance, I have transformed into a student who is now expected to achieve some of my best grades in the subject. Nick's teaching methods are distinctive and tailored to my individual needs, and he possesses the perfect formula for addressing each exam question effectively. Nick is an exceptional teacher, and I have thoroughly enjoyed embarking on this educational journey with him over the past four years. His dedication and expertise have been invaluable in my academic growth. I wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone seeking a tutor who can make a significant difference in their learning experience.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Joaquin for those lovely words! What a four years it’s been!!! I wish you all the very best for results in August!

AnnabelFirst Tutors

Nick is a fantastic tutor and I cannot recommend him highly enough! Despite studying really hard at home and attending extra lessons in school, my son was really struggling with English Language & Literature in the run up to his GCSE's. The grades from his mock exams were not improving and his predicted grades were not what he needed to continue his education as planned So we decided to enlist the help of private tutor and were extremely fortunate to find Nick! Nick not only made English engaging and enjoyable for my son (something in hindsight that his school had failed to do), but he prepared him perfectly for his GCSE’s by equipping him with all of the knowledge - as well as paper technique and structure, that he needed to confidently tackle each exam and better achieve the grades that he requires. Beyond this and as a parent, I found Nick to be extremely professional, personable and reliable, and he was more than accommodating and flexible - especially towards my sons preferred method of learning. Thank you Nick.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such lovely feedback - it means so much! Catch you in August!!

SumonaFirst Tutors

Nicholas was very helpful for my daughter and he helped boost her confidence and her grades.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Sumona!!

SvetlanaFirst Tutors

Nicholas is an excellent tutor. He helped my son develop his skills needed for his GCSE English language and Literature. My son became more confident from the first sesion. After a few sessions he strengthened his abilities across both subjects and this allowed him to be more prepared when doing his exams thanks to Nicholas. I strongly recommend him to anyone who wants to improve their English language and/or Literature skills.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for those lovely words - looking forward results in August!

NicolaFirst Tutors

The tuition Nick has provided my son has been invaluable in preparation for GCSE English Literature and Language, resulting in significant increases in confidence and predicted grades. Nick instantly created a positive and engaging learning environment and has always been punctual, communicated well and proactively worked with us to book sessions at mutually convenient times. My son really enjoyed his tutoring sessions - Nick is an excellent tutor and comes highly recommended. Thank-you Nick!!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Nicky! Josh has been an absolute delight to teach and I’m really looking forward to hearing the final result!!

KammyFirst Tutors

Nicholas is more than a brilliant tutor! I cannot find a word that can fully describe how grateful we are for having Nicholas’s support. He is always well prepared for lessons, helpful and patience in every aspect to guide my son how to prepare for an exam and achieve a better result in English. My son treasured every moment he spent with Nicholas. With just few lessons during this Easter term break, he can build up my son’s confident completely and willing to communicate fully in his school lessons. My son’s improvement in English is obviously proven by his school teachers’ comment, not just a jump on the grade in the recent assessment report. It is really amazing and unbelievable! I can say my son is so lucky to have Nicholas as his English tutor from now on. I fully recommend Nic without doubt as his tutorship is so remarkable.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that lovely feedback Kammy - it means so much to me!!

JoannaFirst Tutors

Nicholas is an excellent and understanding tutor, who has helped my daughter regain her passion for English. She has struggled with a fear of contributing in lessons and was apprehensive to reach out to a tutor because of her unsociable nature (autistic spectrum), however Nicholas was very personable and supportive which made her feel very comfortable despite her fears. My daughter’s skills and confidence has improved vastly and Nick helped Gaby improve quickly and effectively, getting her up to date and feeling prepared for her exams in astonishingly little time. His method of teaching was well planned out and the structure helped Gaby immensely. I would recommend him to anyone who’s child wants to get high marks in English and needs an understanding tutor who is encouraging and approaches gaps in learning with a great attitude.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for those beautiful words Joanna, it’s been an absolute pleasure working with Gaby and getting to know her! Hopefully you’ll both keep in touch!!

AnastasiaFirst Tutors

Nick is wonderful with my daughter. He is always positive, cheerful and very approachable. He goes through exam questions and also supports her with her school work. Her confidence has improved enormously and we look forward to continuing with Nick as we get closer to exams.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that feedback, that’s so kind and I absolutely love working with you guys!!!

ThakurFirst Tutors

I achieved a grade 5 thanks for the help

Tutor response

I'm so pleased we managed to get you from a 3 to a 5 in your resit. Congratulations!!!

ElspethFirst Tutors

Nicholas is a fantastic tutor who is professional, friendly and engaging. He has instilled confidence in my son and manages a perfect balance of encouragement and honest feedback. Nicholas’s lessons have been transformative, my son has renewed enthusiasm and ambition and we couldn’t ask for more! Thank you Nick!

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your feedback!

MarieFirst Tutors

Nicholas has a unique approach which is both refreshing and most importantly effective. In particular, my children value his guidance regarding exam technique, and how to aim for the higher marks by avoiding common pitfalls. Nicholas is approachable, friendly and professional and comes with my highest recommendation. Marie

Tutor response

Thank you so much Marie, I really appreciate your kind words!

AlexFirst Tutors

My son has greatly benefitted from working with Nick and I would highly recommend his services

Tutor response

Thank you so much, Alex!

InaFirst Tutors

Nick is a fantastic tutor! He explains things very well and my son loves the lessons! Nick is very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and enthusiastic. He is also very encouraging: my son was convinced that he was terrible at creative writing and managed to write 7 pages story at his GCSE mock exam. Thank you very-very much Nick!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Ina. It's an absolute pleasure to help!

SamFirst Tutors

Nick is a pleasure to deal with and is always punctual and well organised. He has an ability to quickly identify a student's strengths and weaknesses and has created a really positive impact within a short period of time - with the grades to match.

Tutor response

Thank you so much!

ShahdFirst Tutors

Very good teacher, provides the student with perfect notes and tips when answering GCSE questions

Tutor response

Thank you so much!

fabianaFirst Tutors

Nick is honestly the best teacher I ever had, he is so intelligent and the way he explains the subject is just amazing! The methods he uses to teach are the best and they will prepare you for the exam! I went from an F to an A because of his lessons and I really thought that it wouldn't be possible, especially because English is not my first language. He is just brilliant and I'm so grateful that he was able to take me on as a student. Thank you so much!

Tutor response

That's amazing to read Fabiana! I've enjoyed every minute helping you and can't wait to see your result later this year!!!

AlisonFirst Tutors

Nick has been working with my son for over a year now, helping him to prepare for his English Lit and English Language GCSEs. We looked for help because, although the feedback from my son's English teachers was that he was enthusiastic and very capable in classroom discussions, this wasn't reflected in the marks for his written work. Nick has really helped my son to understand what he needs to do to satisfy the requirements of GCSE questions and pick up those all-important marks, and we have seen a clear improvement in his grades. Nick has kept him engaged and seems to achieve a great balance of being encouraging while calling out when my son hasn't applied himself as much as he could. The fact that my son has been happy to keep going with these sessions I think speaks volumes for Nick's knack for dealing with teenage boys. We're very happy that we chose Nick.

Tutor response

Thank you for the lovely feedback Alison. I really appreciate it and love working with you guys!

SamilaFirst Tutors

Nick has been teaching my son for the last few months and has proven to be the best tutor we have had so far. His communication is excellent and seems to engage our teenage son in an effective manner. He is extremely focused and knows exactly what is required for the different exam boards. My son, now enjoys English and approaches tasks without apprehension. Nick has engaged our son well and makes the lesson enjoyable for him. He is clear with his instructions and tailors each lesson to his needs. He is an efficient, punctual and knowledgeable tutor who makes the effort to feedback to parents after each lesson. We are extremely happy with his teaching and would definitely recommend him!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Samila, that’s so kind! It’s such a pleasure to be helping!

MathewFirst Tutors

Excellent Tutor ! He has reached lots to my daughter and I can clearly see the improvement on her performance in school . He is an exceptionally helpful tutor . My daughter always tells me how he he is very helpful as you can ask him questions or any doubts very easily . I highly recommend him as a English tutor .

Tutor response

Thank you so much Matthew! I really appreciate your kind words!

SadiaaFirst Tutors

Nicholas has been very helpful with teaching my son IGCSE English Language from scratch in around a total of 20 lessons each of 1 hour. He had no previous experience with this qualification but Nicholas was still able to teach my son all the necessary skills to get the highest grade, a 9. He has also been very accommodating. Overall, Nicholas is an excellent tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you so much - I'm so pleased with his 9! He really deserved it!!

AmandaFirst Tutors

Nick has been great with my daughter (GCSE). She’d lost her confidence and he’s been really understanding. His lessons are challenging and interesting for her and she has utter enthusiasm for his lessons. Her increasing confidence is showing in her work and we are anticipating much improved results from where we were before Nick!

Tutor response

Thank you so much Amanda for your words. I'm so glad that the confidence is building, and hopefully a real enjoyment of English once more!

IuliaFirst Tutors

Nick is a great tutor, our son really enjoys working with him on English for GCSE. He has a very organized approach and clearly explains to students what will gain them marks in the exam for each type of question. We have seen excellent progress in only a few hours of tutoring! I highly recommend Nick for English GCSE.

Tutor response

Thank you Iulia, I'm so pleased to have got him 1 mark off a 9 in his 1st test since we've been working together! An incredible achievement for him!

HemaFirst Tutors

Thank you for being an amazing tutor to our son studying GCSE. He has found a love for English that we never thought possible and the grades achieved in the mocks were beyond our imagination for our son. We love having you in our home and thank you for teaching English in a fun inspirational way.

Tutor response

Thank you so much, it's an absolute pleasure!

JanineFirst Tutors

Nick has been working with my son in preparation for his English GCSE’s for the last few months, I have been so pleased with his progress and would definitely recommend Nick for anyone looking for an English tutor, my son is dyslexic and a reluctant learner, Nick is able to explain things in a way that clicks for him, he is amazingly patient and his positivity and enthusiasm is infectious. I am so pleased to have him as a tutor for my son who is far more confident sitting his mocks than he was before his tuition started. I look forward to him tutoring my other children in the future. Thank you

Tutor response

Thank you so much for that lovely feedback Janine! I'm very happy to help!

AlistairFirst Tutors

Nicholas has been has been invaluable in assisting my son who is in year 11 with his overall understanding and appreciation for English. His enthusiasm coupled with his experience has helped my sons confidence grow in leaps and bounds. Nicholas is extremely patient and full of encouragement, great attributes that any parent would be pleased to find in a tutor. I highly recommend Nicholas, a five star tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Alistair for the feedback, really touching words!

ClaireFirst Tutors

I would definitely recommend Nick as a tutor. My son has only had a couple of lessons so far, but already he understands so much more about what is expected in English GCSE. He is a lovely man and teaches in a way where my son understands. I have no doubt that with the help from Nick my son's grades will dramatically improve.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your feedback Claire! I'm so glad i'm able to help and it's such a pleasure working with him!

FaridaFirst Tutors

Nick was excellent. But unfortunately couldn’t assist because of the specific exam board.

Tutor response

I wish you all the very best in getting the specific tutor you need Freddie - I’m sure you’ll find someone fantastic!

SriFirst Tutors

He really helped me a lot. I thought that I was done for English but helped me get an outstanding grade. A bonus is the style of teach. It’s so good I can’t even describe it

KathrynFirst Tutors

After disappointing CAG's in the 2020 GSCE's my son was determined to sit both English exams in the Autumn. Ten weeks with Nick and he has completed his exams full of confidence. More importantly, he has rediscovered his passion for English. The turnaround in such a short space of time has been incredible and he has taken those skills with him into his A Level courses.

SueFirst Tutors

Nick is great, my son really enjoys his sessions with him and feedback from the school is that he has come on leaps and bounds, which we put down to the support from Nick. My sons self confidence in his own abilities has improved too. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nick as a tutor, he’s great on exam technique as well as the subject and really builds up a great rapport with his student.

MARIA LOUISEFirst Tutors

Nick has been fantastic for my son Oliver, who is commencing Year 11 in the next couple of weeks. Nick has tutored Oliver for well over a year as Oliver struggled with English beforehand and had very little confidence in his own ability. Suffering trom ADHD, he lacked focus and concentration. Nick has been extremely patient with him, inspiring confidence and covering all areas of his GCSE syllabus. Through lockdown, after a short break, they began online lessons to keep momentum going. In recent weeks they have been back, having face to face lessons to keep Oliver fresh, ready for his return to school. After 6 month's of no school, I have no doubt Oliver will be much better placed than many of his classmates and will be able to tackle the important year he has ahead. Nick guides him as to where extra marks can be gained and they work through old test papers. Nick is very professional, approachable and just 'gets' Oliver and I truly believe Oliver will obtain his best potential through Nicks help.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for the feedback Maria! Looking forward to seeing Oliver's development through the school year with his head start!

DonFirst Tutors

Nicholas helped my son to achieve the highest grade. I am very happy about his teaching and I would recommend him to parents who need their children to achieve the best. He's very good at identifying the student's weak points and helping them to get good marks.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for your comments! It’s been a great 2 years working with you all! :)

BeeFirst Tutors

We decided to engage Nicks services as an english lang and Literature tutor based on the feedback on here. Having barely a couple of weeks to Mocks. The success was proven by a jump in grades. We continue to have Nick as a tutor in the lead up to actual gcses. My son absolutely loves his teaching style. Nick is puntual, reliable and we will certainly use him for the other 2 when the need arises. I will give Nick a 5 star rating and reccommend him to anyone who needs an english tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you so much for you’re kind words. Fisomi is a pleasure to teach!

JoannaFirst Tutors

It would be difficult to find a better tutor then Nick. He is very professional, organized and enthusiastic about English. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for not 'just' a tutor but THE BEST tutor for a child. Many thanks for the work you're doing!

Tutor response

Thank you very much for your kind words! It means so much.

NicoleFirst Tutors

We feel lucky to have found Nick. He is passionate about English Language & Literature and his enthusiasm is infectious. My son has now been studying with Nick for 5 months in preparation for his GCSE's and really likes him and the lessons. Nick knows what the examiner is looking for so he works with my son on deciphering and analysing text /poetry and structural techniques for comparing stories and writing answers that will gain maximum marks. They also work through past papers. Delighted. Mrs M My son is in Year 11 and due to do his GCSE’s the summer of 2019. He started having lessons with Nick from September 2018 to prepare for his mocks and for his final exams. He seems to have excelled with Nick and the school have noticed a difference in his school work after such as short time. Nick is reliable, organised and most importantly enthusiastic which rubs off. Mrs W Bedford Nick has turned a boy who has always disliked English because he was failing it, to a boy who feels confident with his GCSE English and would even consider continuing with it as a subject. Mrs R

SianFirst Tutors

You will not find a better tutor no matter how hard you look. Nick is so professional, passionate about his subject and delivers in a way that made my 15 year old son enthused and engaged. I can’t speak highly enough. Over and above subject matter expertise he gave my son confidence and a 6 when he had been predicted a 3.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Sian. So pleased I could get Lucas the grade he deserved! All the best to you and the family!

JackieFirst Tutors

Nick has made a big impact on my son's confidence and knowledge in just a few sessions. In my son's words, "I feel I've learned more with Niçk than I have in the last year at school." He has also commented that he actually "likes English now." This is of particular importance as he is taking his GCSE's this year. Nick has always been very personable and works hard with my son, giving lots of constuctive criticism balanced with plenty of praise and encouragement. I would not hesitate in recommending Nick to anyone looking for an English tutor!

Tutor response

Thank you very much for that lovely feedback! Glad i've been such an influence :)

TaniaFirst Tutors

So far so good - My son is quite inspired by Nicks teaching methods - early days but looking good

HenrietteFirst Tutors

Nick's great passion for language and literature has completely transformed my daughters view on English. She enjoys the lesson and has gained tremendous confidence. She now feels ready for her English GCSE's and is even looking forward to answering questions on Macbeth - something she couldn't have done a few months back. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone struggling with English.

CarolynFirst Tutors

Nick is great for my rather reluctant son who was regarded by his teachers as unlikely to achieve, which was a challenge to overcome. Nick's methods instantly earned George's respect and have improved his confidence and his grasp of and even enthusiasm for the subjects.

Tutor response

Thank you so much!

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CarolynFirst Tutors

We're delighted to have Nick as tutor to our son who is doing his GCSEs this summer. He is a very enthusiastic teacher who comes well prepared for each lesson - he is stretching my son's ability and thoroughly preparing him not just for his English exams, but in general examination technique which will be useful across the board. My son really gets on well with him and looks forward to their sessions together. The night before his last mock exam, Nick gave him an actual mock to sit as timed practice which was very useful. Nick really seems to care about my son's progress - I highly recommend him.

Tutor response

Thank you so much Carolyn I'm so pleased with Tom's work ethic!

SimonFirst Tutors

Nick is a very personable chap who is organised and well prepared. My son enjoys working with him as he says that he is easy to talk to and the way that he explains the work he finds it easy to grasp the various concepts . Overall I would highly recommend Nick as a tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you very much for you feedback Simon. I really appreciate it! So glad I can help :)

KarenFirst Tutors

Nick is very focused and professional. After just one session he managed to transform my performance of a scripted scene. I'm so pleased to have found Nick as my coach and I know he will be instrumental in my achieving my goal. Long may it continue!

Tutor response

Thank you for your kind words Karen. The difference by the end of the hour lesson was extraordinary and i'm looking forward to what we can achieve! See you soon!

SharonFirst Tutors

A very good start, Tom feels more confident now as a result of the feedback from Nick, he has encouraged him and built on his strengths. Nick has given Tom positive feedback on where and how he can improve.

Tutor response

Thank you for your feedback Sharon :) - I'm looking forward to what Tom can achieve!

LinasFirst Tutors

Nick is very well organised and covers all topics in detail with slides and handouts. He also provides me with exam questions to test my abilities and helps me to improve my english writing and reading skills by giving feedback and telling me things I need to improve on. I feel that I have learned much more with him in 3 weeks than I have in months while being at school. Nick has made me feel really confident before my exam and I am almost certain I will achieve the grade I want because of his help. Overall Nick is an excellent tutor.

Tutor response

Thank you Linas. It was a pleasure working with you :)

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GCSE or National 3-5
£30.00
Drama
GCSE or National 3-5
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English Literature
GCSE or National 3-5
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