What is the cost of a Physics tutor in Harrogate?

The cost of a Physics tutor in Harrogate can vary depending on several factors, such as qualifications, experience, and whether Face-to-Face or Online. Private Physics tutors in Harrogate may cost anywhere from £15 to £60 per hour. A qualified teacher in Harrogate from Teachers To Your Home, will range from £17.50 per hour for online group tuition, to £50 for Face-to-Face A Level Physics Tuition in Harrogate.

Which is better? Face-to-Face or Online Physics Tuition?

Face-to-face tuition in Harrogate allows for direct interaction and personalized attention from the Physics tutor. It provides a more structured learning environment and can help students stay more motivated and focused. On the other hand, online tuition offers more flexibility in terms of scheduling and location. Students can access Physics tutoring from anywhere and online sessions can be recorded for future reference. Online tuition also tends to be more affordable and can offer a wider range of Physics tutors and subjects. Ultimately, the best choice depends on the individual student's needs and preferences. Younger or SEN students may benefit more from face-to-face tuition, while older students may prefer the convenience and flexibility of online tuition.

What are the advantages Group Tuition?

Group Physics tutoring provides a supportive environment where students can work together, learn from one another and engage in collaborative problem-solving. It provides students with a variety of perspectives and ideas, which can lead to a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Being in a group allows students to work together, communicate effectively, and develop teamwork skills. Group Physics tutoring is often less expensive than one-on-one Physics tutoring, making it more accessible for students who need extra help.

Does my child need a Physics tutor?

Not every child in Harrogate needs a Physics tutor, but there are many scenarios where tuition will be beneficial. The obvious is if a child is not attending school for whatever reason. If they are at school, a Physics tutor may be needed to stop a student from falling behind, which can lead to disillusionment and behavioural issues; or to get back on track after a poor end-of-year exam result. If a specific learning difficulty or Special Educational Need (SEN) is identified, then Physics Tuition in Harrogate can provide a vital reinforcement. For high stakes exams, such as 11+, Common Entrance (often 13+) for schools in Harrogate, GCSE and A-Level or IB, tuition can provide that final boost to get over the line, the stretch to reach the top grades required for the next stage of education, or assistance with specific exam techniques that may not be taught at school.

A SEN (Special Educational Needs) Physics tutor in Harrogate, is an educator who specialises in providing additional support and guidance to students with special educational needs. These needs may arise due to a variety of factors, such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities, or emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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What is Physics?

Physics is the study of the world around us. In simple terms Physics explains how things happen. Why do things fall, speed up, slow down? Why do bulbs or LEDs light up? How do speakers make sounds? How does lightning happen? How does ultrasound see inside us? How does a mobile phone work? How do lenses help us see better? How do signals travel to us from space? How do the planets orbit the sun? How are stars formed? How do Nuclear Power Stations work? How do huge ships stay afloat? These and many other questions are answered by learning about the main branches of Physics including force and energy, materials and particles, radiation, electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism, waves, thermal physics, space physics. Physics, like all the sciences, has a large amount of practical work and much of the learning is through doing rather than just sitting and listening.

GCSE and IGCSE Physics Tuition

At GCSE level, Physics is either studied as separate subject or makes up a third of Combined Science. As a separate subject, Physics can be studied as Single Science and receive a full GCSE grade. In Combined Science, the extension topics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are not taken and the exams in all three subjects lead to two GCSE grades, so it is sometimes referred to as Dual Award Science. If a student intends to study Physics at A level then it is best, though not essential, that they take Physics as a Single Science. The main awarding bodies are AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, Eduqas (part of WJEC) CCEA in Northern Ireland and SQA in Scotland. Assessment is through written exam papers, typically 2 x two hour papers or 3 x 90 minute papers. There is no separate practical assessment or coursework, but questions will be set based on the core practical activities the students will have carried out for themselves.

A-Level Physics Tuition

For entry into A-Level many schools would want to see a grade 7 or higher at GCSE, otherwise a student may struggle to do well at A-Level. At A-Level the concepts and ideas studied for GCSE are built upon and taken further, along with some applications of Physics which may include Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics and Electronics. A-Level Physics also involves a large amount of practical work.

Assessment is typically three written papers, each around two hours long. A-Level Physics can give access to a wide range of university courses and consequently related careers, such as Physics, Engineering, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Sports Science and Pharmacy amongst others.

How are Harrogate schools performing?

We connect you to the best teachers who work across several of the best primary and secondary schools in Harrogate (some detailed below). This means we can reliably provide you with a local and experienced tutor that fits your needs.

Harrogate primary school performance:

The Harrogate area has 28 primary schools (one of the top being Follifoot Church of England Primary School with 25% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Teaching is good. Staff plan work that is well matched to pupils’ needs, ensuring that pupils make good progress and achieve well, including those eligible for pupil premium funding.”

The Harrogate local authority has an average of 63% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at primary school age (vs England's average of 65%). And has an average of 9% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

Harrogate secondary school performance:

The Harrogate area has 8 secondary schools (one of the top being St John Fisher Catholic High School with 63% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“St John Fisher Catholic High is an outstanding school. Pupils achieve high standards. Equally importantly, the school fosters their personal development exceptionally well. Pupils are happy at school. There is an unhurried, quiet, disciplined feel about the place which comes from everyone, staff and pupils, being clear about why they are there and what they are trying to do. The school's mission is to build a true community of faith and place of learning' and it is highly successful in so doing.”

The Harrogate local authority has an average of 47% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 96% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Harrogate Ofsted ratings:

75% of Harrogate schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 8 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

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