What is the cost of a A-Level tutor in Sheffield?

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

Which is better? Face-to-Face or Online A-Level Tuition?

Face-to-face tuition in Sheffield allows for direct interaction and personalized attention from the A-Level 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 A-Level 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 A-Level 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 A-Level 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 A-Level tutoring is often less expensive than one-on-one A-Level tutoring, making it more accessible for students who need extra help.

Does my child need a A-Level tutor?

Not every child in Sheffield needs a A-Level 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 A-Level 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 A-Level Tuition in Sheffield can provide a vital reinforcement. For high stakes exams, such as 11+, Common Entrance (often 13+) for schools in Sheffield, 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) A-Level tutor in Sheffield, 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 are A-Levels?

Advanced level qualifications are known as A-Levels and are subject-based qualifications that can lead to further study, training, university or work.

Most 16 year old students will study three A-Levels over two years with the A-Level Exam now taken at the end of two years.

To begin an A-Level course, students will normally need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 with at least a grade 7 in the subjects that they wish to pursue through to A-Level.

The Benefits of A-Level Tuition

An A-Level tutor has the opportunity to focus on the specific subjects and areas that a student may be struggling with. At school, a teacher can only give limited individual attention to each student, as there is limited classroom time available with the teacher required to meet the needs of the whole teaching group. An A-Level tutor can offer academic support to a student, if they have missed out on some of their learning, whether through illness, absence, a lack of understanding or a lack of effort. A short, direct and intensive course of lessons can have a profound impact on an A-Level student's performance and confidence. An A-Level tutor can add the polish, academic rigour and exam technique required to enable them to perform to their full potential in an exam situation.

Tuition with a qualified A-Level teacher at your home in Sheffield costs from £46 ph. Online tuition with a qualified A-Level teacher costs from £40 ph. Create your own small tuition group and A-Level tuition costs from £17.50 ph.

Because we only ever work with qualified and experienced A-Level teachers in Sheffield, you will always get a highly experienced teacher who is safe, reliable and up to speed with the current curriculum and exam requirements. There is no excellent learning without excellent teaching, and our A-Level teachers are expected to teach in a way that inspires and motivates. We have over 20,000 talented teachers providing tuition, chosen for their broad range of experience, professionalism, academic specialisms, passion, and dedication to their students. We only ever offer qualified teachers as tutors, as we believe professional teachers provide the highest quality of tuition.

Location
Home Tuition: Involves an A-Level tutor coming to your home in Sheffield to provide one-on-one instruction. This offers convenience as you don't need to travel. Online Tuition: This can take place anywhere with an internet connection. Small Group Tuition: Typically with between 2 to 4 children, and often occurs in a physical location such as your home, though it can also be online.

Individual Attention
Home Tuition: Offers the highest level of individual attention, as the A-Level tutor focuses solely on one student. Online Tuition: Still allows for one-to-one attention, but it may be slightly less personal than home tuition due to potential distractions. Small Group Tuition: Offers less individual attention as the A-Level tutor must divide their time and attention among multiple students.

Cost
Home Tuition: This tends to be more expensive because it involves one-on-one teaching, and the A-Level tutor is required to travel to your home, in Sheffield. Online Tuition: Often more affordable than home tuition as your A-Level tutor does not need to travel but may still cost more than small group tuition. Small Group Tuition: Generally, this is the most cost-effective option, as the costs are shared among several families.

Flexibility
Home Tuition: Offers flexibility in terms of scheduling and curriculum, as your A-Level tutor will only be working with your child. Online Tuition: Provides flexibility in terms of location and may offer a wider selection of A-Level tutors. Small Group Tuition: Lessons will be more difficult to schedule as lesson times will have to fit in with other families.

Interaction
Home Tuition: Offers in-person interaction, which can be beneficial for students who learn better through face-to-face communication. Online Tuition: Provides interaction through video conferencing tools and chat, which can be engaging but may not suit everyone's learning style. Small Group Tuition: Allows for peer interaction, which can benefit collaborative learning and discussions.

The choice between home, online, or small group A-Level tuition in Sheffield depends on your preferences, budget, and the student's specific educational needs. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, so it's essential to consider these factors when deciding.

How are Sheffield schools performing?

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

Sheffield primary school performance:

The Sheffield area has 50 primary schools (one of the top being St Mary's Church of England Primary School with 29% of pupils achieving at a higher standard).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Teaching is effective because teachers have high expectations and plan learning activities which are interesting and engaging. Generally, teachers use assessment information to make sure that work is pitched at the right level for pupils. However, this is sometimes less effective and, as a result, the most able pupils are not set challenging enough work.”

The Sheffield local authority has an average of 64% 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 10% achieving higher standard (vs England's average of 11%).

Sheffield secondary school performance:

The Sheffield area has 30 secondary schools (one of the top being Notre Dame High School with 63% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs).

From their latest Oftsed report:
“Notre Dame Catholic High School is an outstanding school. It provides its students with an excellent education and prepares them very well for the next stage in their life and career. They feel safe in school and enjoy all aspects of school life. Students thrive in an atmosphere where each is cherished as an individual, and all are challenged and supported to achieve their best. All students make very good progress, consistently, throughout the school. Very high levels of progress have been seen at both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 over many years.”

The Sheffield local authority has an average of 39% of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs (vs England's average of 43%). And has an average of 93% of students either staying in education or entering employment after GCSEs (vs England's average of 94%).

Sheffield Ofsted ratings:

76% of Sheffield schools have received at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating, with 13 schools receiving an 'Outstanding' rating in their last evaluation.

Source: Gov.UK Website

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