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.
Many thanks for your kind feedback. I am so pleased with his progress so far, and I'm sure he will keep up this momentum in his final year.
From David
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.
Congratulations! Great work. I'm so pleased that you gained the grades for your first choice university and course. You put in the hard work, and your success was thoroughly deserved. Thanks again for your positive feedback.
From Hector
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!
Congratulations! You thoroughly deserved to do so well, with all your hard work and willingness to respond to constructive feedback. I was delighted to hear that you have confirmed your place at your first choice university. I am sure you will thrive there.
From Sophie
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.
Many thanks for your kind feedback. I am sure that all the effort he has put in will pay dividends.
From Caroline
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.
Many thanks for your kind feedback. I am sure that all the hard work he has put in will greatly benefit him in the exams.
From Dorota
Ray is an excellent tutor, professional, knoledgeable and punctual.He is very considerate of his student,'s needs. Lesson are well structured and material is very well explained. My son enjoyed lesssons with Ray and we would not hesitate to recommend Ray to anyone looking for a tutor with high standards. Thank you very much Ray!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. He is a very mature and dedicated student who I am sure will do very well.
From Louisa
Ray has supported a nervous candidate to be confident and open to learning. Ray sets work, agrees aims and steers conversations to layer up answers so the pupil reaches their informed conclusion. Ray provides clear updates to parents and sets realistic preps.
Many thanks for your kind feedback. He has demonstrated a genuine interest to learn new things and to apply concepts and examples to his written work. He has also gone out of his way to immerse himself in the subject, in the lead up to his final exams. I am sure this will pay dividends.
From Amelia
Finding Ray has been completely transformative for Finn as an individual and me as a parent. Ray's support and guidance in the run up to Finn's exams has been fantastic. He is clear and concise, supportive and engaging. Finn really enjoys his sessions and finds Ray's way of working to be collaborative and supportive rather than didactic. Ray's communication with Finn and with us has been amazing - really timely and supportive. In addition to supporting Finn, Ray has also been fantastic in encouraging us to work with school to make sure that appropriate reasonable adjustments are made for Finn in his exams. We really couldn't have achieved this without Ray's support and advice. Ray is brilliant.
Thank you so much for your very kind feedback. He is making excellent progress and I'm sure this will pay dividends in his exams.
From Kate
Ray has been tutoring my son through Year 12 and 13. He is thorough, reliable, punctual and very conscientious. He prepares well for each session, communicates with my son and with me (before and after each session) and tailors the tuition to my son's needs. My son has ADHD and he gets on very well with Ray and finds him an engaging tutor. He is particularly good for Global Politics - but has been very effective so far on all areas of my son's syllabus and learning. I would definitely recommend him for A level Politics.
Many thanks for your kind words. I am really pleased that he has already made and is still making such great progress, in a subject that he clearly enjoys.
From Helen
My child was struggling with politics at school, consequently a tutor was required to bridge the gaps. Ray is excellent, his lessons are structured and comprehensive. Within a very short period of time my son has become more confident with the subject, and in fact has stated that he really enjoys it! We definitely recommend him.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. He is making tremendous progress and is already becoming an expert in political ideas.
From Noel
My daughter has worked with Ray for the last 3 months to catch up on an entire A Level Politics module which she had missed. Ray has provided fantastic support. It's clear he is a highly experienced teacher and examiner and the material and input has been outstanding, yet delivered in an empathetic and friendly manner. We are very lucky to have found him at the right time and would have no hesitation in recommending his serious capability.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I wish her every success in her exams. It's been a real pleasure working with you both.
From Fiona
Ray has been tutoring my son in A level Politics for about the past six months, usually doing one lesson a week.
He has explained content to him, helped him with essay planning and helped him fill gaps in his knowledge.
I know my son found his sessions very valuable and that Ray's explanations have clarified and solidified his learning. My son found Ray very approachable and from the outset felt comfortable asking when his knowledge was lacking or he didn't understand a concept.
I have appreciated Ray's work with my son and his willingness to help, his flexibility in scheduling sessions and his genuine wish for my son to do well. Ray has also been a good sounding board for me to discuss issues related to my son and his schoolwork, and I have valued his opinions.
I highly recommend Ray to others.
Many thanks for your feedback. I hope the exams go well.
From Amanda
Very good
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