For students in Brighton who find maths difficult — and it's one of the most commonly struggled-with subjects — targeted one-to-one support makes a measurable difference. Topics like fractions and decimals and algebra trip students up year after year. Our teaching team break these concepts down, fill gaps from earlier years, and build towards exam-ready confidence.
How to Begin
Speak with our team to arrange an initial chat about your son or daughter's maths needs. We'll match them with a tutor in Brighton who knows the AQA syllabus and can start making a difference from the first session.
Matching the East Sussex Curriculum
Schools in Brighton typically use AQA or Edexcel for their maths specifications. Our teaching team know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your son or daughter follows. This means practice questions, real exam questions, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your son or daughter will sit — not generic content from a different board. At Brighton College, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.
Topics We Focus On
The most common areas where Brighton students need maths support are fractions and decimals, algebra, and trigonometry. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of fractions and decimals often leads to problems with graphs and functions later on. Our teaching team identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on answering approach: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on AQA papers.
A Typical Session
Each session lasts around an hour. The tutor works through concepts with your son or daughter, 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 real exam questions from AQA 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.
Building Good Study Habits
Effective studying is a skill that many pupils were never explicitly taught. A good tutor does not just explain the subject — they model how to approach unfamiliar material, how to self-test, and how to manage time during revision. For Brighton learners, these habits compound over time, meaning the benefit of focused teaching extends well beyond the immediate grades.
Monitoring Outcomes
Progress should be visible, not assumed. For Brighton families, our approach includes regular feedback — what was covered, what improved, and what the next priorities are. At exam level, we use marked practice papers to give parents and learners a clear picture of where grades stand. This transparency keeps everyone aligned and ensures that each week of work builds meaningfully on the last.
Primary Maths Support
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Brighton, 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.