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Science for all students

Our philosophy is science for all students. We believe that science has something to offer every student. That's why we offer a range of intensive teaching / tutoring for all Key Stages from KS2 (Primary), KS3 (Junior Secondary), KS4 (GCSE) & KS5 (A-level) and our lessons suit students of all abilities and all aspirations.

Once you start lessons with us, you'll see that our teaching of Biology, along with Chemistry and Physics, is clear, straightforward and follows your specification. For GCSE & A-level, there is and exam at the end of the course. Our Tutors will ensure that you are ready for such exams, and this will make you realise your potential.

AQA - GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Topics covered:

  • Atomic structure and the periodic table
  • Bonding, structure and properties of matter
  • Quantitative chemistry
  • Chemical changes
  • Energy changes

  • The rate and extent of chemical change
  • Organic chemistry
  • Chemical analysis
  • Chemistry of the atmosphere
  • Using resources.
AQA – GCSE (9-1) Chemistry Required Practicals

  • Preparing a pure, dry sample of a soluble salt.
  • Determining reacting volumes of a strong acid and an alkali by titration.
  • Investigating electrolysis of aqueous solutions
  • Investigating the variables that affect temperature changes in reacting solutions.
  • Investigating how changes in concentration affect the rates of reactions.
  • Investigating Paper Chromatography.
  • Using Chemical tests to identify ions
  • Analysing and Purifying water samples.
AQA A-level Chemistry Required practical activities:

  • Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration
  • Measurement of an enthalpy change
  • Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature
  • Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify:
    • cations – Group 2, NH4+
    • anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH, CO32, SO42sup>–
  • Distillation of a product from a reaction
  • Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid
  • Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration (A-level)
  • Measurement of an enthalpy change (A-level).
  • Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature (A-level).
  • Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify: (A-level).
    • cations – Group 2, NH4+
    • anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH, CO32, SO42
  • Distillation of a product from a reaction (A-level).
  • Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid (A-level).
  • Measuring the rate of reaction: (A-level)
    • by an initial rate method
    • by a continuous monitoring method
  • Measuring the EMF of an electrochemical cell (A-level).
  • Investigate how pH changes when a weak acid reacts with a strong base and when a strong acid reacts with a weak base (A-level)
  • Preparation of: (A-level).
    • a pure organic solid and test of its purity
    • a pure organic liquid
  • Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify transition metal ions in aqueous solution (A-level).
  • Separation of species by thin-layer chromatography (A-level).

We also teach the following A-level specifications:

  • Edexcel A-Level Chemistry
  • OCR A-Level Chemistry
  • Cambridge A-level Chemistry
  • Scottish Highers
  • Eduqas A-level Chemistry
  • NI spec

Specifications developed by teachers for teachers

The specifications we use are for the main recognised exam boards which have been developed with the involvement of thousands of UK qualified teachers. So you can be confident that our GCSE & A-level Chemistry is relevant and interesting to teach and to learn. Our specifications ensure that:

  • the subject content is presented clearly, in a logical teaching & learning order. We’ve also given teaching guidance and signposted opportunities for skills development throughout the specification
  • the subject content and required / core practicals in our GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy are also in our GCSE Chemistry, Biology and Physics, So you have the flexibility to co-teach or to move your students between courses.
  • We have also included all A-level Chemistry required / core Practicals in the A-level Chemistry specification.
  • all our science qualifications provide opportunities for progression. Our GCSE Biology includes progression in the subject content and consistency in the exam questions, so that our students have the best preparation for A-level.

Our practicals have been trialled by teachers

There’s no better way to learn about science than through purposeful practical activities as part of day-to-day teaching and learning.

Our required /core practicals:

  • are clearly laid out in the specification, so you know exactly what’s required
  • are deliberately open, so you can teach in the way that suits you and your students
  • have already been trialled in schools

You’ll find even more support and guidance in our practical handbook, which includes recommendations and advice from teachers in the trial.

Straightforward exams, so students can give straightforward answers

The exam boards we work with have improved their question papers. You’ll find that their exams:

  • use more straightforward language and fewer words so they’re easier to understand
  • have fewer contexts so students don’t get confused
  • have questions that increase in difficulty, so students feel confident
  • have been written with our GCSE and A-level science teams, so students have consistency between content and questions.

Support and resources to help you teach

We’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.