Struggling with maths is common, but it doesn't have to be permanent. In Ashby-de-la-Zouch, families are finding that a few months of focused tutoring — working on trigonometry, graphs and functions, and test-taking ability — can shift a student from anxious to confident. Our teaching team match the OCR syllabus used at Ivanhoe College and work through problems at the student's own pace.
Maths at Ivanhoe College
Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch typically use OCR or AQA for their maths specifications. Our teaching team know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your young person follows. This means practice questions, old exam papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your young person will sit — not generic content from a different board. At Ivanhoe College, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.
How Sessions Work
Each session lasts around an hour. The tutor works through concepts with your young person, sets practice problems, and reviews previous work. There's no one-size-fits-all script — sessions are shaped by what the student actually needs that week. For students preparing for GCSEs, we use old exam papers from OCR to build familiarity with the format. For younger students, we focus on number confidence, mental arithmetic, and problem-solving strategies. Progress is shared with parents so you can see improvement building week by week.
Arranging Sessions
If your young person in Ashby-de-la-Zouch needs maths support, we can help. Let us know to discuss their current level and we'll suggest the right tutor and approach. No hard sell — just an honest conversation about what tutoring can achieve.
Working Around Your Schedule
We arrange tutoring at times that suit Ashby-de-la-Zouch families — after school, early evenings, or weekends. If commitments change, rescheduling is straightforward. Most families settle into a regular weekly slot, but we also offer intensive blocks during school holidays or the weeks before major exams. The goal is consistent, manageable progress without adding stress to an already full week.
Building Number Confidence
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, our teaching team focus on number bonds, times tables, fractions, and the reasoning skills tested in Key Stage 2 SATs. A child who arrives at secondary school without these foundations will find it increasingly difficult to keep up. Our approach for younger students balances structured practice with engaging activities, building confidence without pressure.