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Victoria's profile picture
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Maths  |  English  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a qualified teacher with 2 children. I've been teaching for over 20 years at a variety of schools within Hampshire and across the primary phase. I tutor mainly Maths and English and over the past 7 years I have successfully tutored children th ...
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified teacher with 2 children. I've been teaching for over 20 years at a variety of schools within Hampshire and across the primary phase. I tutor mainly Maths and English and over the past 7 years I have successfully tutored children through their SAT's exams.

In addition to this I have been teaching adults at a local college since 2016. I teach Functional Skills Maths and English, conquering fears and supporting students to reach their potential. Daytime adult tuition is also available.

Teaching Experience:

I have a B'Ed (Hons) specialising in Religious and Theological studies and through my teaching career I have specialised in DT, Music and RE. I have knowledge of current teaching methods from Reception up to Year 6.
Having also taught adults for the past few years I have developed more teaching skills to break down the barriers to learning.

Tutoring Approach:

I believe that everyone has their own way of learning and once this is known they can go far. Learning should be fun and relevant. Confidence is often a barrier to success. Improve confidence and success will follow.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£32 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£32 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£32 p.h.)

  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£32 p.h.)

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Rokhshid's profile picture
Subjects: English (Foreign Language)  |  Study Skills  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Craft and Design  |  Art  |  Computer Studies / I.T.  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I enjoy teaching as well as learning. I have been a tutor/lecturer in schools of Art and Design/Architecture for over 12 years. I completed my MSc and PhD in Architecture and MA in Interior Design. I also completed a teaching course to get a PG certi ...
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Personal Description:
I enjoy teaching as well as learning. I have been a tutor/lecturer in schools of Art and Design/Architecture for over 12 years. I completed my MSc and PhD in Architecture and MA in Interior Design. I also completed a teaching course to get a PG certificate in Higher Education (PGcHE). I have had publications (book and journal papers) related to my research.

I am enthusiastic and passionate about education and hope that I will be given the opportunity to help.

Teaching Experience:

12 years teaching experience in five universities (including University of Sheffield, De Montfort, Portsmouth, Birmgham City and Coventry University) as a tutor/lecturer.

Tutoring in the following areas:

-Academic Writing: essay, report, research proposal, literature review, thesis/dissertation, proof reading.

-Study skills: how to read critically and how to write, reflect and make presentations, etc.

-Design as a broad subject (design process, presentation/rendering, technical drawing, model making, Design and Technology, Architecture and Interior Design)

-Art and Design/Architecture Portfolio (to help developing portfolios for university or job interview)

-Research Skills (methods, data collection, literature review and research proposal)

-Data analysis (qualitative and quantitative data), use of Excel and SPSS

-Painting and Rendering (water colour, acrylic, felt pen/markers, colour pencil and oil)

-Drawings (Basic drawings, technical drawings and perspectives)

-Model Making (physical models with different materials, including cardboards, paper, wood; computer Models, and crafts)

-ICT Skills/Software (Photoshop, AutoCad, SketchUp, PowerPoint, Excel, SPSS, Publisher)

-English (academic and general reading and writing, listening and speaking, IELTS)

Tutoring Approach:

I am a patient, positive, constructive and flexible tutor who is able to explain concepts in a way which can be understood by different individuals.

Subjects
  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)

  • Reading & Writing skills
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Craft and Design
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)

  • Art
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Computer Studies / I.T.
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)


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Nicole's profile picture
Subjects: Entrance Exams  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Study Skills  |  Drama  |  History  |  English  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! I'm Nicole. I studied History and English at the University of Oxford (Wadham College). I graduated with Double First Class Honours in 2010, finishing top in my academic year. My excellent results reflect several important characteristic ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! I'm Nicole.

I studied History and English at the University of Oxford (Wadham College). I graduated with Double First Class Honours in 2010, finishing top in my academic year.

My excellent results reflect several important characteristics: my exceptional academic ability, my high academic standards, my mastery of study-skills, and my dedicated and conscientious work ethic. I look to encourage these qualities in all of my students.

More importantly though, my outstanding results are a result of my absolute love for, knowledge of, and commitment to, my subjects. I am a lover of learning, and aim to help my students to find a similar excitement and passion for their studies.

Teaching Experience:

I have extensive experience working with young people and adults in educational or supplementary learning contexts.

I have been tutoring privately for over a decade. My students have come from a diverse age range - spanning from the very young to the much older. I am comfortable working with children, teenagers and adults, and experienced in adapting for a range of access needs.

I have tutored students in History; English Literature; English Language; reading comprehension; speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; primary level Maths; entrance exams; university applications.

I have tutored multiple 11+ and common entrance applicants, including those applying to competitive London private schools. I have a 100% success rate for acceptance into one of the family's desired schools.

I am also experienced in mentoring potential Oxbridge applicants, and advising on study and revision skills.

I am also an experienced theatre practitioner, working regularly for the Theatre Royal Plymouth, the Barbican Theatre, the Exeter Northcott Theatre and additional regional and national theatre companies. I am experienced working with a range of groups, including primary school age, adults, adults and young people with complex and multiple needs and/or learning difficulties, and children from migrant or refugee and asylum seeking backgrounds, and am committed to making sessions accessible to everyone.

I work regularly as a facilitator on specialist cultural educational projects in schools. This involves designing and delivering programmes of work and one off workshops or extended learning days for primary and secondary aged pupils, including those with complex and challenging behaviour.

After graduating, I spent a year working full-time as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school, covering classes in all subjects across the secondary curriculum, for students ranging from 11 - 16 years of age, and offering specialist teaching support for GCSE and A-Level English classes. This gave me the opportunity to observe and work with students of all abilities and learning styles, and to learn how to adapt my teaching style accordingly.

Tutoring Approach:

I am passionate about learning - and look to encourage a similar excitement in my students. In History this might be through some particularly fascinating or gruesome details, or in English, through exploring a beautiful line of poetry.

I am very individual-student orientated, so I seek always to establish each individual's aims for tutoring, and then we will work together toward these. For one student, this might be to know how to deconstruct a poem; for another, how to write a good essay.

With some students, I will plan structured lessons, whereas others prefer simply to earmark time with a dedicated tutor, before deciding what to do themselves at the time. Perhaps they will bring their homework, a study-book, or something they are stuck with - whatever the case, I aim always to listen and respond to the needs of each individual student.

With all my students (but especially the younger ones) I am a big believer in making learning FUN! I therefore often design lessons which use a variety of practical learning activities to keep them stimulated, rather than just relying on book-learning. In the past, I've mummified a teddy, conducted a press conference, and taught times-tables via Grandmother's footsteps! I find this to be particularly effective for students who struggle with concentration.

I believe that when offered education through the right methods, everyone is able to maximise their own ability to learn. Having completed a full-time degree and worked extensively in educational environments and contexts, I am equipped with plenty of different learning methods - including, through my theatrical background, more kinaesthetic or practical approaches, particularly suited to students who may struggle with 'book learning'. With my students, I look to discover which approaches work well for them, and then to use these to help them master the subject material. This in turn helps students to gain in confidence and self-motivation as they discover their own capacity to learn - and enjoy learning.

If students are working toward exams, I first seek to establish what a student feels his or her weaknesses are, and then focus tuition on areas or skills which will help them to plug the gaps or grow in strength and confidence. If more general support is needed, I will combine working with core material with a focus on ensuring that they have a solid grasp of the assessment objectives, question-types, and what the exam will look like, so that they can go into the exam confident and well-prepared. I also find that practice, practice, practice is essential, so we'll often work with past papers.

I seek always to establish clear lesson goals, and to review material learnt several times within each lesson, ensuring that the student feels comfortable with using the material learnt, rather than swamped by facts and lists.

Subjects
  • Entrance Exams
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)

  • Study Skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • Drama
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)

  • History
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£35 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£35 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)


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Zayan's profile picture
Subjects: Study Skills  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Accounting  |  Business Related  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  Urdu  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: In terms of academic qualifications, I have an accountancy and finance background with further specialization (MSc) in Finance and Risk Management along with MSc Professional Accountancy. Throughout my educational years, I have been a distinction hol ...
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Personal Description:
In terms of academic qualifications, I have an accountancy and finance background with further specialization (MSc) in Finance and Risk Management along with MSc Professional Accountancy. Throughout my educational years, I have been a distinction holder. During my MSc degree in UK as well, I have maintained my academic record. I can not only teach academic subjects but also assist research students in their research work as for the last three years. I am working on the dissertations as well as on the coursework for students.

I am teaching for the last 10 years to students who are pursuing accounting and business studies as their career. I also helped students for modules like Human Resource, Project Management, Process Management, Research Methods, Criminology, marketing and e.t.c.
I have done ACCA, CIA, CFE, CFC apart from this i am left with couple of exams of ACA and done CFAB. I have also done undergraduate and Postgraduate.
I am doing job since 2008 and also has an experience of working as:
Career Advisor
Course Coordinator
Teacher Assistant
Accountant
Marketing supervisor for marketing campaign in PHILLIP MORRIS INT.




IN ACCA I HAVE THREE WORLD OVER DISTINCTIONS

Teaching Experience:

I have experience of teaching all papers of ACCA even optional level.
I have experience of teaching Corporate Finance to Master level students of Aston University.
I have experience of teaching all the papers of Professional Stage Knowledge Module to ACA students.
I have experience of teaching all the papers of Certified Accounting Technician (CAT).
I also taught the undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Birmingham University, Aston University, Warwick University, Coventry University, Nottingham University, Nottingham Trent University, Birmingham City University, Sheffield University, Wolverhampton University, University of East Anglia, Hull University, Derby University, University of Glasgow and several others.
I have experience of teaching AAT subjects to the students as well as all GCSE and A-Level students .
I am also assisting students with any assignment they require. I done more than 1000 research papers and taught more than 500 individual students

Tutoring Approach:

I think for teaching one has to come to the level of the student and also one must be aware of the requirement of the specific paper with reference to exam I mean exam approach teaching is the best of all. I believe in quality of the lecture not the length of it.

Firstly, the students needs have to be understood and then the tutoring phase will carefully outlined and tutees will be taught according to their needs. Questions will be encouraged throughout the session as these are important for higher understanding.

Subjects
  • Study Skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)

  • Accounting
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Business Related
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)

  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • Urdu
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£12.5 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£15 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£17.5 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)


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Neelam's profile picture
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Special Needs  |  Maths  |  English  
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: My name is Neelam. I am a fully qualified teacher, safeguarding trained and am DBS checked. I am motivated, hard working, and passionate about the learning and welfare of children. I am pro active and creative and I bring a lot of fun to learning whi ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Neelam. I am a fully qualified teacher, safeguarding trained and am DBS checked. I am motivated, hard working, and passionate about the learning and welfare of children. I am pro active and creative and I bring a lot of fun to learning whilst providing an appropriate, balanced and challenging curriculum to support those who require it.

My prices are listed, but I offer a discounted rate for two hour sessions, for people willing to travel to my house.

Teaching Experience:

I specialise in primary education but have many years experience in tutoring secondary subjects and A-levels. I completed my Bachelor of Science Primary Education degree at Leeds Metropolitan university, where I studied for 4years and successfully completed several placements in primary and secondary schools.

I have over 8yrs teaching experience - across EYFS, KS1 and KS2. I also have 10+yrs experience in private tutoring; 5 years of that tutoring was for entrance exams/ 11+ exams.
I have supported children with special needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism, ADD etc.

Tutoring Approach:

I encourage the social and moral development of children, through being a positive role model and building trusting relationships. I have also worked closely with the parents of these children, providing detailed feedback, information on targets and ways in which these can be achieved, and ensuring we work together to help the children achieve their targets, thus establishing productive relationships with them.

I recognise that greater results are achieved when there is a strong relationship between teacher and child. I also appreciate that all children have different needs and learning styles and so spend a lot of time tailoring my sessions to each individuals requirements.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • Special Needs
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)


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Jennifer's profile picture
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Maths  |  French  |  Spanish  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  English  
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a primary school tutor from Yorkshire and a modern foreign languages graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have spent time teaching EFL in France and Spain and primary subjects in the UK both in schools and as a private tutor. I am now o ...
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Personal Description:
I am a primary school tutor from Yorkshire and a modern foreign languages graduate from the University of Edinburgh. I have spent time teaching EFL in France and Spain and primary subjects in the UK both in schools and as a private tutor. I am now offering primary tuition services online in York during this time when parents might need to be working from home and need extra support with their child's homework.

Teaching Experience:

I taught as a private tutor in Salamanca whilst studying for my degree and for one year in Barcelona following this in a nursery, primary and secondary school. I additionally taught in two primary schools in Paris. I have worked as both a teaching assistant in the UK and as an English as a foreign language tutor in a Languages College. I have a PGCE in primary education and now teach in schools in and around York.

Tutoring Approach:

I have had experience of teaching all age groups from early primary to adults, of planning lessons and carrying out assessments. I know how to encourage all students to achieve their full potential and believe that appropriate challenge and enjoyment of learning is the key towards achieving success. I have a positive outlook and aim to develop a good rapport with all pupils and create a cooperative and calm atmosphere. It is my aim to deliver exciting and engaging lessons using familiar, real life experiences, engaging and fun games and tailored resources using a variety of teaching methods best suited to each individual child. I am patient and flexible with my time and I am willing to persevere in order to ensure that all students have fun whilst succeeding in reaching their goals.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)

  • French
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
  • Spanish
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)

  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£28 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£28 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£28 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£28 p.h.)


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Michela's profile picture
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Italian  
Availability: Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: My name is Michela and I am Italian. I would like to transfer you my beautiful language and culture. I am available for conversation tutoring, written and pronunciation tutoring as well. Just tell me what you need and we will find the right and not b ...
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Personal Description:
My name is Michela and I am Italian. I would like to transfer you my beautiful language and culture. I am available for conversation tutoring, written and pronunciation tutoring as well. Just tell me what you need and we will find the right and not boring way to reach the goal !

Teaching Experience:

Many years in tutoring young and adults. I am a professional elementary school teacher, and I 've a very good experience in tutoring both young students and forigners who want to learn italian.

Tutoring Approach:

The approach depend on your needs....Just tell me what you would like to learn and we will find the right personalized way.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
  • Italian
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)


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Subjects: Maths  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  French  |  Spanish  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  English  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Hello my name is Anne-Marie, I am from Ireland but have been living in the UK since 2004. This is now a place I call home. I realised I had a flare for imparting knowledge when I became a basketball trainer at 15, working with Primary and Secondary p ...
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Personal Description:
Hello my name is Anne-Marie, I am from Ireland but have been living in the UK since 2004. This is now a place I call home. I realised I had a flare for imparting knowledge when I became a basketball trainer at 15, working with Primary and Secondary pupils. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, saw the progress the pupils I trained had made and knew from that moment that teaching was my vocation as it was and is so rewarding. I now have a 5 year old son who loves reading and writing. He can articulate himself well and it's truly a joy to see. It's amazing the wonder a child sees in learning.

Teaching Experience:

From September this year I have been teaching English, Geography and RE at Beckfoot School in Bingley. I am a tutor as well (GCSE English, KS3 English, Maths and Science). As well as that, I am an EAL teacher to Chinese children online. In the past I have taught English up to GCSE at Laisterdyke Leadership Academy and English and French at Pudsey Grangefield School. In addition to this, l have taught Spanish and French at Carr Manor Community School. I taught the same subjects at St. Bede's and St. Joseph's Catholic College in Bradford from September 2017 to May 2018. Prior to that I was teaching French and Spanish at Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School (formerly a Language College). In addition, I assisted students to prepare for the GCSE German exam. As well as my teaching responsibilities, my pastoral duties included being a Year 10 form tutor. From February to December 2016, I was a teacher of French at Key Stage 3, Spanish at Key Stages 3 and 4 and was responsible for a Year 9 form at Queensbury School. From September 2015 to January 2016, I taught German at Key Stages 3 and 4 and French at Key Stage 3 at Oakbank School in Keighley. I previously worked at Rastrick High School and Sixth Form College where I was a teacher of French at Key Stage 3 and Spanish at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. I also taught German and PSHCE to Year 9 students, and Accelerated Reading to Year 7 pupils. Four years ago, I was a Year 11 form tutor. This role entailed planner signing, reading and guiding pupils on college and career choices as well as helping them with exam revision skills. During registration, I covered some PSHCE topics and encouraged my tutees to write reviews on the books they were reading in order to find out more about their interests and consequently get to know them better. My form was involved in fundraising activities and have participated in assemblies. As well as that, I have mentored a PGCE student on how to become a form tutor and in addition I had a GTP student in my Key Stage 3 and 4 Spanish classes. In 2015 whilst on maternity leave, I taught Spanish to Years 2 and 6 and French to Years 3 and 4 at a local Primary School on a voluntary basis.

Tutoring Approach:

I like to use an approach that suits the students I teach. I discuss what needs they have and what their interests are and work from there. I like to be well-prepared yet flexible when necessary. I like to do kineasthetic activities to keep the students engaged in their learning and use a variety of resources to enable my students to gain as much confidence when speaking, reading writing etc.

I also create an environment where my students feel safe and at ease when learning meaning they are not afraid to make mistakes and are keen to build on this and see that mistakes are evidence of effort.

Subjects
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)

  • French
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Spanish
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)

  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£22 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)


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Kate's profile picture
Subjects: Film Studies  |  Drama  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  Study Skills  |  Reading & Writing skills  
Availability: Weekdays (daytime)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I live in Edinburgh with my husband, two sons and our dog. I have had a varied career path, starting as an English Language teacher working in Italy, London and Edinburgh for ten years. In my early thirties I decided to start working as a theatre di ...
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Personal Description:
I live in Edinburgh with my husband, two sons and our dog. I have had a varied career path, starting as an English Language teacher working in Italy, London and Edinburgh for ten years. In my early thirties I decided to start working as a theatre director and moved to combine EFL teaching with theatre work. Since 2005 I have also worked as a university teacher and have developed a strong skill-set in study skills teaching.
I enjoy reading, hill walking and gardening and home cooking.

Teaching Experience:

I am a highly experienced teacher and have worked in education for over twenty-five years. I have worked part-time as a university lecturer for fifteen years across undergraduate and post-graduate programmes and have particular skill in developing students' study skills and supporting reading and writing development. I can tutor students across a range of arts and humanities subjects to develop the skills they need to succeed at university.

I also have experience in teaching English as a Foreign Language to all levels from Begnner to Advanced levels including preparation for Cambridge exams and IELTS.

Tutoring Approach:

I am a friendly and reassuring tutor and I really enjoy getting to know my students and taking time to ensure that they feel comfortable and clear with what they are learning.
I am highly organised and punctual and like to be well-prepared for the sessions I deliver to ensure students get the most out of our time together. I usually set independent work between sessions and mark prior to a session so no time is wasted. I am happy to teach students in my home or at their home.

Subjects
  • Film Studies
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Drama
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)

  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)

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Subjects: Citizenship  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Business Related  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: Hi, I am an English Language and Literature graduate with a native language of Turkish. I also hold a occupational safety diploma. I am living in Bournemouth and provide road safety and occupational safety services. Besides I am also offering UK wide ...
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Personal Description:
Hi, I am an English Language and Literature graduate with a native language of Turkish. I also hold a occupational safety diploma. I am living in Bournemouth and provide road safety and occupational safety services. Besides I am also offering UK wide quality control and container loading inspection services.

Teaching Experience:

I have been dealing with quality control inspections, road safety consultancy and occupational safety since 2005

Tutoring Approach:

My approach varies depending on the student's needs and learning style. I provide real world examples.

Subjects
  • Citizenship
  • Further/Higher (university) (£10 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£10 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)

  • Business Related
  • Further/Higher (university) (£10 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£10 p.h.)

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Penny's profile picture
Subjects: Music  |  Maths  |  Reading & Writing skills  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am a qualified Primary Teacher experienced with making Primary English and Maths fun! Primary English and Maths coaching. Maths for fun, Creative Writing for Children and short Summer courses. HALF TERM ENGLISH /MATHS COURSE Lesson ...
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Personal Description:
I am a qualified Primary Teacher experienced with making Primary English and Maths fun!
Primary English and Maths coaching.
Maths for fun, Creative Writing for Children and short Summer courses.

HALF TERM ENGLISH /MATHS COURSE



Lessons available one to one or online.

Teaching Experience:

I have taught Primary English and Maths, violin and piano to pupils from 5-75 years of age. I am a former Head of Department .

Tutoring Approach:

I have a nurturing and encouraging approach, building confidence.
I love making maths fun and engaging children with Creative Writing projects.
My pupils love my lessons!

*HALF TERM MATHS/ENGLISH COURSE - A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE *

Subjects
  • Music
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£36 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£36 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£36 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£36 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£36 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£36 p.h.)

  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£36 p.h.)

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Emma's profile picture
Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Maths  |  English  
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hi! :) I am a fully qualified, DBS checked amd s Safe Guarding trained Primary school teacher with QTS. Experience of all year groups and abilities from SEN to Higher (nursery to year 6). Dedicated and experienced. Specialise in Maths and English. ...
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Hi! :)
I am a fully qualified, DBS checked amd s
Safe Guarding trained Primary school teacher with QTS. Experience of all year groups and abilities from SEN to Higher (nursery to year 6). Dedicated and experienced. Specialise in Maths and English.

Teaching Experience:

5 years full time teaching experience in all year groups- currently in Early Years as a Reception teacher.

Tutoring Approach:

Online tutoring through Zoom , Skype and Microsoft Teams

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • Maths
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)

  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)

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Subjects: Art  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Urdu  |  English  
Availability: Weekends
Types of Tutoring: From their home
Info: I have done bachelor in arts. I got best teacher certificate from an institute. ...
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Personal Description:
I have done bachelor in arts. I got best teacher certificate from an institute.

Teaching Experience:

I have almost 5 to 7 years experience of teaching in different institutions. I can teach early years to primary level students all subjects.

Tutoring Approach:

Explaining of topics from basic level with practical examples to get better understanding of the topics.
Try to improve reading, writing and learning skills. Activity based learning is perioritsed.My aim is to develop good skills in my students and make them satisfied.

Subjects
  • Art
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)

  • Urdu
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
  • English
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)


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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Urdu  |  Philosophy / Critical Thinking  |  Health / Social Care  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  Combined Science  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am Dr. Muhammad, a London-based educator holding a PhD in Education and over six years' experience as a university tutor and visiting lecturer. I specialise in adult literacy-particularly reading and writing-bringing a rigorously evidence-based app ...
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Personal Description:
I am Dr. Muhammad, a London-based educator holding a PhD in Education and over six years' experience as a university tutor and visiting lecturer. I specialise in adult literacy-particularly reading and writing-bringing a rigorously evidence-based approach drawn from my published research and advanced training in specific learning needs (including dyslexia, developmental coordination disorder, and social-emotional support). I design bespoke programmes underpinned by robust qualitative and quantitative methodologies (SPSS, NVivo) and UCL-accredited practices, ensuring each session is tailored to your goals and learning style. Whether we meet face-to-face or transition online, my commitment is to clear progress benchmarks, detailed feedback, and building your confidence so you achieve measurable improvement in every lesson.

Teaching Experience:

I have over a decade of hands‐on teaching and leadership experience. For the past ten years I served as Principal of Jannah Education Complex in Pakistan, where I designed, managed and delivered the full KS1-KS3 curriculum-coaching students extensively in reading, writing, mathematics and science, leading a staff of 12 teachers, and implementing data-driven assessment strategies to boost outcomes. From August 2018 to February 2023, I was a Resource Person & Tutor at Allama Iqbal Open University, conducting courses in Assessment & Evaluation, Educational Psychology and Philosophy of Education and providing individualized learning plans with formative and summative feedback ​
. Concurrently (Jan 2019-Dec 2022), I served as a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Education at Sargodha University, teaching Foundations of Education, Comparative Education and Research Methods-integrating innovative, learner-centred approaches and overseeing curriculum updates to align with academic standards ​

Tutoring Approach:

My tutoring philosophy is grounded in a student-centred, evidence-based framework: I begin each partnership with a diagnostic assessment to identify strengths, gaps and preferred learning styles, then co-construct clear, measurable goals. Sessions are structured around bite-sized objectives-whether delving into phonics and comprehension for KS1-KS3 learners or honing advanced reading and writing strategies for adult students-and built on interactive, scaffolded activities that promote critical thinking and metacognition. I employ regular formative checks and use data-driven feedback (leveraging tools like SPSS and NVivo) to adjust content and pace in real time, ensuring every lesson moves you closer to your targets. Whether face-to-face or online, my aim is to foster a supportive, confidence-building environment where progress is transparent, sustainable and genuinely transformative.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£24 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£24 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£24 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Urdu
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£24 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£24 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£24 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)

  • Philosophy / Critical Thinking
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£24 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£24 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£24 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Health / Social Care
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)

  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • Combined Science
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)


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Subjects: Maths  |  Reading & Writing skills  |  Urdu  |  Study Skills  |  Combined Science  |  Electronics  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience in Electrical Design, Engineering, Project Management ...
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Personal Description:
Electrical Engineer with 15+ years of experience in Electrical Design, Engineering, Project Management

Teaching Experience:

Have tutored professional Engineers for more than 5 years

Tutoring Approach:

Interactive
Feedback

Subjects
  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)

  • Urdu
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
  • Study Skills
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)

  • Combined Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)
  • Electronics
  • 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£100 p.h.)


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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Greek  |  Maths  |  History  |  Life Science  |  Chemistry  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Hello, All! It is my passion to pass on my knowledge to others enriching them and helping them understand concepts they may find hard. I can simplify difficult meanings and I am extremely patient and persistent. I am easy-going, responsible and tr ...
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Personal Description:
Hello, All!

It is my passion to pass on my knowledge to others enriching them and helping them understand concepts they may find hard. I can simplify difficult meanings and I am extremely patient and persistent. I am easy-going, responsible and trustworthy. I am very professional that respects his tutees and take knowledge seriously.

Teaching Experience:

I am a personal and group tutor for more than 15 years. I have taught pupils, students and adults of all ages and most subjects. I have also worked in educational institutions.

Tutoring Approach:

I adapt to my pupils and students' psyche and learning traits and I simplify hard concepts.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • Greek
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)

  • Maths
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
  • History
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)

  • Life Science
  • 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
  • Chemistry
  • 11+ (secondary) (£20 p.h.)


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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  Media / Communication Studies  |  History Of Art  |  Film Studies  |  Craft and Design  |  Art  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I have a MA in Production Design for Film and Television from Kingston University and a BA Hons in Furniture Design and Applied Arts from Edinburgh College of Art. I have worked in the film and television industry since 2004. I lead large teams of s ...
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Personal Description:
I have a MA in Production Design for Film and Television from Kingston University and a BA Hons in Furniture Design and Applied Arts from Edinburgh College of Art. I have worked in the film and television industry since 2004. I lead large teams of specialist designers, art directors, junior assistants, crafts people and construction teams. And I collaborate closely with other experts within the industry including cinematographers, directors and screenwriters.

A production designer designs the worlds in which the TV Drama or film is set. That includes working with location people to choose locations in which to film - and building sets in studios. It can also involve working closely with SFX teams. The role juggles creative vision with practical project management. It's a collaborative media/ industry and relies heavily on communication skills- visual and verbal.

Teaching Experience:

I've tutored students looking to win a place in art schools/universities and specialist creative high schools. Students looking to better their results at A level, and I've taught larger classes of young adults in university and workshops. I help my four year old with his art and design too : )

Tutoring Approach:

My approach depends on the students needs and I am very flexible. I can work in a very focused way with the students brief on course curriculum. Or more loosely- developing verbal and practical skills for a portfolio for art school/media design or communication courses. I'm down to earth and structured in my approach.

If it's face to face tutoring, I may charge a small fee for travel time/costs dependent on how far away and dependent on whether the session is one or two hours long, etc. Please message me for further details, thanks.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Media / Communication Studies
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)

  • History Of Art
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
  • Film Studies
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)

  • Craft and Design
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)
  • Art
  • Up to 11 years (primary) (£60 p.h.)
  • 11+ (secondary) (£60 p.h.)
  • GCSE or Standards (£60 p.h.)
  • A-Level or Highers (£60 p.h.)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£60 p.h.)


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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills  |  English (Foreign Language)  |  Study Skills  |  Philosophy / Critical Thinking  |  Politics  |  Sociology  
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I have experience across several institutions, including the University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of York, Bath Spa University, and Universidad de Manizales in Colombia. I'm genuinely curious about you and your studies, and I see tut ...
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Personal Description:
I have experience across several institutions, including the University of Bristol, University of Bath, University of York, Bath Spa University, and Universidad de Manizales in Colombia. I'm genuinely curious about you and your studies, and I see tutoring as a space to explore your ideas together. I enjoy discussing big-picture questions as well as working through the details - but I'll always take your lead and adapt to your needs. I'm based in Bristol and happy to explore in-person sessions after we've had an initial online meeting.

Teaching Experience:

I have experience tutoring learners of all ages and backgrounds, both in the UK and internationally. I particularly enjoy working with university-level students and adult learners, especially in the social sciences and humanities. Alongside tutoring, I currently work in university curriculum and assessment design, which means I'm well placed to support students navigating assignments, academic writing, and feedback. Whether you're building confidence in your studies or working towards a specific goal, I'll aim to meet you where you are.

Tutoring Approach:

My approach is collaborative and student-centred. I see myself as a supportive sounding board - someone to think with, reflect with, and help you move forward with confidence. Whether you're clarifying ideas, improving your writing, or navigating academic feedback, we'll find what works best for you. I aim to help you build confidence in your academic voice. I'm also happy to review drafts between sessions when time allows.

Subjects
  • Reading & Writing skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • English (Foreign Language)
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)

  • Study Skills
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • Philosophy / Critical Thinking
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)

  • Politics
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)
  • Sociology
  • Further/Higher (university) (£35 p.h.)
  • Adult/Casual learner (£35 p.h.)


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