Ray

I contacted Ray when my son was struggling to gain essay marks in his Politics A level. Ray has now helped with various topics across UK, political ideas and global politics. He has set him work to do between sessions, and he provides me with regular updates on what he has covered in each session. Ray has helped my son structure answers and prepare revision plans, but above all he has helped my son’s understanding and confidence. Ray has restored my son’s interest in Politics and has completely turned his marks around. I recommend Ray to anyone looking for additional support for their child.

Great and very knowledgeable teacher. We worked mostly on ideologies, which is my weakest area, but also did UK and US politics together. Very instrumental in me achieving an A in A Level.

Having worked with Ray for half a year starting two months into 2023, I have made immense progress with my A level politics studies, despite many challenges this year such as teacher strikes and A levels going back to pre-pandemic standards. Sir has constantly kept me on my toes by marking my essays on time and grilling me over the misinterpretations in political analysis. With his advice and guidance I was able to do all my essays within exam timed conditions, and come out of the papers confident. It is with great joy that I achieved an 82% average across all papers and scoring the A* I needed for my university entrance!

We engaged Ray for my son Nat a few months before his politics A level. Ray has helped Nat with topics across a whole range of the course. Nat is dyslexic and has ADHD, but Ray has kept him focussed and engaged throughout the tutorials. Ray set him work targets to achieve between lessons, and we as parents, are always fully updated on any work set by Ray and the progress made. Nat is about to enter his last exam with far more confidence than he would have had if it wasn’t for Ray.

Earlier this year it became apparent that my son needed some help with his Politics A level (he needs a B but, in April, was only working towards a C).

Ray has been meeting him once or twice a week and the improvement in my son's knowledge and confidence has been significant. Prior to each session, Ray liaises with Tom to establish some goals and to ensure that his areas of concern are covered. After each session Ray sets some realistic tasks for Tom to complete which they go through during the next session. Ray copies me in on all communications so I can see what progress is being made.

Tom had completely switched off at school. He had fallen behind and lost interest. Now, going into his exam period, he is feeling much more confident about Politics. This one-on-one time with Ray has been invaluable, both in sharpening up his exam skills and achieving a calmer mindset. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.