Our GCSE courses have been carefully designed around the needs of neurodiverse learners. By building individual 1:1 communication into the course, no child is ever required to speak aloud during a group video call.
Our live group sessions provide opportunity for observation and support, with learners able to engage with these in whichever way feels most comfortable for them. Those who are happy to receive feedback or communicate openly within the group environment can do so, while others may prefer to work independently with their mic off, utilizing the private tutor chat if/when needed. All learners can then access 1:1 support outside of the group setting to discuss their individual projects either via a 1:1 video call tutorial or via other online platforms.
This course allows for a lot of creative freedom. We take time to get to know our students - their hobbies, interests, strengths and weaknesses - and then support them each in creating a portfolio that is completely original to their peers and reflects them as an individual. As well as subject content, they have complete freedom of choice over how their project develops, and the media/materials they wish to use.
Details of group classes are outlined below. We are also able to teach the GCSE Photography course on a 1:1 basis. Please contact us for details.
Details:
Exam board: OCR
Total length: Approx 19 months (Sept start - term time only)
Cost: £55/month
One live group online session (1 hour) per week
One 1:1 video tutorial (fortnightly - 20 mins)*
Ongoing support & feedback via online platforms
Optional extras:
In-person workshops, trips and events - prices tbc
*other methods of 1:1 communication can also be utilised for those who find 1:1 video calls a challenging
Class 1: Wednesdays 4-5pm Full
Class 2: Thursday 4-5pm Spaces
FAQs
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There is no minimum or maximum age! However, if you wish for a child under the age of 13 to start the GCSE please do get in touch to discuss this first.
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It is important that the learners attend the online lessons live due to examination regulations and the need for us to confirm that the student's work is their own.
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You can choose to pay for the course either as a whole, or the total cost of the course can be split over 19 months.
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Technical skills can be taught. What's much more important is motivation, creative thinking skills and a genuine interest in the subject.
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In order to authenticate a students’ work before it is submitted to the exam board, your child’s tutor needs to have seen them working. So having cameras on for the majority of live sessions is important.