Tutoring & Mentoring

Tutoring in Action! Metal displacement reactions Y8- 12 Y/O

Recent Reviews

"Our son went from a Grade 3 in GCSE Foundation Double Science to a Grade 4 within 6 weeks of Curtis tutoring him, giving him a huge confidence boost to pass his summer mocks. Curtis is an excellent tutor in ways that are hard to explain—he is extremely thorough in a neurodivergent way that adapts to what actually works for information retention. He is very popular with our son, mentoring him through exams alongside science. He's animated and very enthusiastic about his subjects and students.Curtis works to a high standard as a teacher and person; we are lucky to have found him to reach our goals".
Mother of a 15-year-old Child with ASC and PDA Profile, Hanham
Full review here: November 2026 review
"My son felt 'at peace' during the session because he believed you when you said it was straightforward. He said, 'Because I know he is autistic with ADHD too, if he says his brain finds it straightforward, then my brain must be able to.' It's certainly the calmest I've seen him doing maths, and he seemed more confident, even in saying when he could not do something." — Mother of a 12-year-old Child with ASC, ADHD & PDA Profile, Bath
"I can't believe he can do all that after a year out of school. It's brilliant. He's calmer and more helpful at home. His confidence has been boosted and I hope his transition to college will be smoother" — Mother of a nearly 13-year-old Child with ASC, ADHD, and PDA, Frome (Electively Home Educated) (Feedback received after completing a series of Year 8 Physics and Maths sessions)
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Professional STEM Tutoring

TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST IN OUR STEM ENRICHMENT TUTORING AND MENTORING PLEASE EMAIL cshaddick@somersettribe.org, or register your interest using this google form! forms.gle/LSw487bQuXwfECGPA

Professional Profile

I am a dedicated and passionate Science Teacher (PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry) with eight years of classroom experience across Secondary and Middle (Y5–Y8) schools in Bristol and Somerset. I hold an Enhanced DBS check and am fully certified in Safeguarding Level 2 and Prevent. My teaching philosophy focuses on building confidence, stretching students, and finding that spark beyond the National Curriculum.

Subject Specialisms (Fully Resourced)

Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics): Expert tuition up to GCSE. Specialising in KS2 and KS3 (9–14 year-old) engagement and stretch and challenge targets to inspire future scientists.
KS2 & KS3 Mathematics: SATs preparation without the faff, and breaking down KS3 Maths topics.
Enrichment STEM Tutoring: Free-flowing STEM tutoring without a fixed curriculum, built around the child's scientific interests. I have taught GCSE content to Y5s—there is no school-defined age boundary!
Hands-On STEM & Kinesthetic Learning: I am a firm believer in "learning by doing." I am more than happy to facilitate safe STEM practicals using available household items or specific equipment you may have at home. I'm starting to build a small stock of apparatus and chemicals used in schools to facilitate chemistry experiments from home! We can work together to find the right tools to make science tangible, and I promise to try my best not to blow up your kitchen while doing so!

Additional Subjects (Tailored Preparation)

A-Level Science: Biology and Chemistry (offered with tailored preparation time to ensure high-level delivery).
Mathematics: Up to GCSE level.
Humanities: Geography, History, and Religious Studies (taught at KS2 & KS3 levels, 9–13 years old).
Computing: General digital literacy and systems for KS2 & KS3, 9–13 years old (excluding coding/Scratch—you may need to teach me instead!).

SEN & Mentoring

As a proudly neurodivergent teacher with lived experience of ASC (and currently navigating the diagnostic process for ADHD and Dyspraxia), I offer specialised mentoring. I act as a supportive role model for neurodivergent students, helping them to:

Reduce school-related anxiety.
Build genuine self-esteem.
Develop learning strategies that work with their neurotype, not against it.
Find the inclusive learning strategy that works best for your child.
Tailored EOTAS & EHE Delivery: Providing consistent, structured, yet highly adaptable sessions that align with EOTAS packages or customised home-education philosophies. I focus on creating a safe, low-demand learning environment where students can build their relationship with education at their own pace.
The "Special Interest" Advantage: I am a firm believer that engagement is the key to retention. I am happy to frame tuition around your child’s special interests—whether that’s space, gaming, animals, or history—to make complex topics accessible and exciting.

Prices

My tutoring is not about the money-below is the suggested price based on local specialist tutoring rates. However, I offer a pay-what-you-can approach. If these rates are a barrier for your child, please do contact me privately; I am more than happy to negotiate a price that works for your circumstances down to £20 per hour.

Suggested Rates:

Individual 1:1 Tuition: £45 per hour
Outside of the catchment areas I may charge milage.
"Mini-Class" Group Rate: £45 base rate + just £10 per additional child (up to 5 students total).
- 2 Students: £50 total (£25.00 each)
- 3 Students: £55 total (£18.33 each)
- 4 Students: £60 total (£15.00 each)
- 5 Students: £65 total (Only £13 each!)

Avaliability (November 2026)

Depending on the day of the week, sessions are delivered from two primary bases: Frome (BA11) and South Bristol (BS14).

Catchment Areas: Frome (Primary base), Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Timsbury, Whitchurch, Stockwood, Knowle, Brislington, Keynsham, Bitton, Hanham, Warmley, Kingswood, Cadbury Heath, Bath and everywhere inbetween!
Monday: Fully booked
Tuesday: From 18:15 onwards (Frome only)
Wednesday: Lunchtimes (12:00–14:00), Late Afternoon (16:00–17:30), and Evening (19:15 onwards) (BA2 and back towards BA11 areas)
Thursday: Lunchtimes (12:00–14:00) and Late Afternoon (16:00–17:30) (Frome only)
Friday: Evening (16:00 onwards) (South Glos, East & South Bristol based)
Saturday: Morning (All covered areas)
Sunday: Evening (All covered areas)
*Weekend slots are available, though occasional rescheduling may be required around Scouting/Cubs commitments or family events.

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