Amongst the several things I do is teach A-Level Psychology part-time at both Woodhouse
Grove School in Bradford (where I am Head of Psychology) and Rossett School in Harrogate,
North Yorkshire (where I also teach A-Level Sociology and Health & Social Care.)
Since early 2007 I have also been providing private tuition for students who need
some extra help.
I thoroughly enjoy working with bright young people interested in the behavioural
sciences and find that my work as a consultant, trainer and counsellor/therapist
enables me to bring 'real life' applications into the classroom which help bring
academic Psychology and Sociology so much more alive for the students. (Conversely,
I also find that the academic research I do for the teaching extends my own understanding
and makes my work as a consultant, trainer and counsellor/therapist that much more
effective.)
Private tuition sessions usually take place in the conservatory overlooking our enchanting
garden and normally last approximately one hour. Though I prefer to work from home
(for easy access to my resources), I will travel short(ish) distances to tutees -
though I charge extra to cover my time and travel costs*.
I prefer at least one parent to be with the tutee for the first session and actively
involved in planning out the Programme of Work to be undertaken. It helps for future
contact to know the face I'm communicating with and it's good for the parents to
have more idea what they're paying for. In the case of female tutees, it can also
be reassuring for parents to meet the man their daughter may be spending some fair
amount of time alone with. (Though my wife, Caroline, is often around the house when
tutoring sessions take place. I should also point out that, as with all employed
teachers, I am registered with the Department of Education and have to be checked
regularly by the Criminal Records Bureau to ensure I am a ‘fit person’ to work with
children and young people.)
I normally charge £25 for an hour's tutorial at my house. This includes marking
assignments when given and supplemental materials provided by myself when appropriate.
It also covers liaison with the contracting parent re progress and any concerns.
(In the occasional instances where tutees pay for themselves, the fee also covers
discussion on progress additional to the hour’s tutorial.
Where two tutees - perhaps friends - wish to be tutored together, I charge each a
reduced rate of £20 each per joint session.
For teaching tutees in groups, please get in touch via the Contact page to discuss
your requirements and to negotiate fees.
Where tutees ask for it - usually in the run-up to the exams - I will provide double
(two-hour) tuition sessions) charged at £50 for a single student or £80 for two students.
The evening before an exam I usually make myself available for tutees to phone me
with any last minute queries or concerns. This is a free service.
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Expectations/Terms of Business
For the tuition process to be successful, the tutee needs to engage with it. Whilst
I try to make tutorials entertaining and interesting, tutees should come ready to
work (with pad, pen, text book and pertinent notes from class, etc). You should endeavour
to complete all assignments set within the agreed timeframe.
Unless otherwise explicitly agreed and documented in at least e-mail format, payment
is in full at the end of each session - either in cash or by cheque. You will be
provided with a receipted invoice.
Should you need to cancel or reschedule a session, failure to inform me at least
12 hours in advance will render you liable to a cancellation fee of £12 (£10+VAT@20%).
Subject to your mitigating circumstances, I reserve the right to waive the cancellation
fee at my discretion and without prejudice to my rights.
*If I travel to your premises in the immediate Harrogate/Knaresborough area, I charge
an additional £12 (£10+VAT@20%) to cover my time and costs. If you wish me to come
to your premises beyond the immediate Harrogate/Knaresborough area, please get in
touch via the Contact page to discuss this.
Please read the applicable sections of my Terms of Business for full details of my
expectations and contractual conditions.
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