Give Your Child a Head Start in A-Level Maths This August
Start the New School Year Ahead of the Class — Not Struggling to Keep Up
Many A-level Maths students, whether they are starting Year 12 or Year 13, go into September unprepared for what they will face:
in Year 12, even if they achieved excellent GCSE grades, they are often surprised by how quickly the pace increases. New topics arrive rapidly, teachers have a demanding syllabus to cover, and students who fall behind often find it difficult to catch up;
in Year 13, as well the material being even more challenging, students have to think about university offers, UCAS predictions, and university open days during the first half of the year and have to cope with interviews, and exam pressure during the second half.
My name is Zaid, I have been tutoring Maths for more decades than I care to remember, and I have developed the A-level Maths Head Start programme to deal with exactly these issues.
Imagine your son or daughter starting September already understanding the foundations of what they are about to be taught.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed in the first few weeks, they'll be answering questions confidently, recognising key concepts, and building momentum from the very first lesson.
That is what the Head Start programme is designed to do.
I would like to say a really big thank you for getting Sophie well on the way with her maths at Easter. Her AS results came out today and she received an A – 91 out of 100 in her pure maths and 81 in mechanics. She is really excited. Many thanks again!
Mrs L
Introducing the Head Start Programme...
If your child is about to begin Year 12 or 13 A-level Maths, you naturally want them to do well. But some apprehension is natural – perhaps you've heard how big the jump is from GCSE to A-Level is, or maybe your child found parts of Year 12 more difficult than expected.
The thing is, A-Level Maths moves quickly. Teachers have a demanding syllabus to complete, which means there isn't much time to revisit the basics if a student hasn't fully understood them the first time. When students begin the year feeling uncertain, they can find themselves spending each lesson trying to catch up with the previous one. It's frustrating, it can dent confidence, and learning becomes much harder than it needs to be.
On the other hand, students who already understand the foundations recognise the ideas being introduced. They contribute more confidently in class. They ask better questions. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, they feel motivated and begin to build momentum.
The Good News...
The summer holidays provide something that's difficult to find once term begins: time to learn without the constant pressure of homework, tests and competing deadlines.
A small amount of focused preparation, under the guidance of an expert tutor, can ensure your child begins the new academic year with a solid foundation, greater confidence and the reassurance that they've already taken an important step towards success.
That's exactly why I created the A-Level Maths Head Start Programme.
I have known Zaid as a tutor of Maths for over twenty years during which time he has taught dozens of A-Level students for me. Zaid has extensive experience of helping both high-flyers and strugglers and he is the outstanding A-Level Maths tutor in Oxford in my opinion. Zaid has incredible knowledge not only of the exam requirements for all Maths syllabuses but also University applications, revision skills, and every aspect of preparing for A-Level exams.
Nick Weller
Imagine a big button you could press to ensure your child goes back to school prepared for the challenges of the coming year – a button you can press to enable them to start the year confident, prepared, and ready to thrive.
The Head Start course is that button!
With lessons being just one morning or afternoon a week for just one month, and a focus on preventing problems rather than dealing with them once they've arisen, it is designed to ensure maximum effectiveness for minimum time commitment.
What this course will do – and what it won't!
This course will not teach the whole of the Year 12 or Year 13 specification in a month and I am not trying to imply it will!
What your son or daughter will get before school begins is a clear road map of what lies ahead, a good understanding of some key topics, and an effective method for studying the subject with confidence. The course will ensure they are more likely to engage in lessons, persevere with challenging problems, and develop the resilience needed to succeed at A-Level.
Not only that, this programme will enable them to achieve some early successes in class – and there is nothing like success to boost motivation and ensure students end up enjoying the subject rather than hating it.
Imagine the difference. While others are trying to understand unfamiliar concepts for the first time, your child will already have a foundation to build on.
Instead of thinking: 'I don't get this...'
they'll be thinking: 'hey, I've seen this before...'
That single change in mindset can transform confidence, enjoyment, and performance.
Thank you for all the tuition that you gave Lottie [...] I am delighted, but still very pleasantly surprised, that she got a B. How she managed it I do not know. I am sure that all your help was invaluable. You may have heard that she has been offered a place at Leeds [...] Once again many thanks for all your help which I feel did the trick.
Mr G, Banbury
Meet the tutor
My name is Zaid.
I have been tutoring A-level Maths full-time for over 30 years (and part time before that). During that time I have tutored hundreds, possibly thousands, of students and put in tens of thousands of hours – which I’m guessing must make me one of the most experienced tutors in the country.
I also used to run a small specialist science and maths tutoring centre in Oxford until the covid. Since then almost all my tutoring has been online. I keep in touch with many excellent tutors, so I can arrange help with a variety of subjects.
What People Have Said
KINGSMILL BOND
Zaid has tutored all three of my children and a number of their friends in Maths and Further Maths for A-level. He did an excellent job and they all got A or A* in their exams.
One of Zaid's core strengths is his ability to simplify complex issues and to find ways to get people to understand the maths not just to learn it. In addition, he helped them with Physics and Chemistry where he also has deep expertise.
He has been amazing, and I would not hesitate to recommend him as a tutor.
TAMARA POWELL
Zaid's approach to teaching is no nonsense. Sticking strictly to exam content, Zaid cuts the fat out of the syllabus to waste no time with unnecessary waffle.
Lessons were always fool-proof, with structured, organised learning followed by practice with past exam papers.
Zaid created a unique set of rules to follow when tackling exam questions, which no teacher at school ever provided me with.
DAISY VAN DER BERG
...I really struggled at school with Maths, but was determined to take the subject at A-level. I was disappointed when my teacher at school would not put my 'predicted grade' for Maths at more than a C, as this affected the universities I could apply for.
After this, a few months before my exams, I signed up to small group tutoring sessions with Zaid. He managed to explain the syllabus to us slowly and clearly, and he made the subject much more accessible than my teachers at school had.
I received an A grade for A-level Maths, and in fact I received one of the highest grades in my year. There is absolutely no way I could have achieved this without Zaid's patient tutoring!
Limited Places
I want to keep groups to a manageable size so students can ask questions and receive individual attention. If the groups become too big, enrolment will close.
If you want to give your child a genuine head start, reserve their place today!
Money back guarantee
To ensure you are not disappointed with the course once your child has signed up, there is a money back guarantee.
This is how it works:
After the first day of lessons on Monday 10 August, you can discuss with your son or daughter how it went. If they are not happy and would prefer to withdraw from the course, you can simply email me before the following Monday (17 August) and let me know. I will cancel their enrolment and you will receive a full refund of the £195 fee with my best wishes.
This means you can enrol your child today and you will have until Sunday 16 August to change your mind!
There is no risk to you whatsoever!
What to do next
To enrol, simply click on an ENROL NOW button on this page. After you click:
1. You will be taken to a check-out page where you will need to
enter parent's name and email
make payment
2. Once payment is made, you will need to supply some enrolment information. You will need to give:
parent's phone number
student's name and email
the year (12 or 13)
the exam board (if known)
3. You will then receive confirmation by email and a Zoom link to access the classes.
4. You can reply to the email if you have any questions.
I don’t know if Catherine has already updated you but, if not, just to let you know she got a place at Cambridge [...] so many thanks for your contribution to this.
Ken P