A student who's behind in maths can feel it in every lesson. In Hastings, our maths tutors help students close those gaps with focused, weekly sessions tailored to exactly what they need. Whether the problem is number work, word problems, or test-taking ability, we've seen students move up by a full grade within a term when they get the right support.
Topics We Focus On
The most common areas where Hastings students need maths support are number work, graphs and functions, and trigonometry. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of number work often leads to problems with ratio and proportion later on. Our tutors identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on test-taking ability: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on AQA papers.
Primary Maths Support
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Hastings, our tutors 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.
What Maths Tutoring Looks Like
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 past papers 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.
Family Involvement
Families know their children better than anyone. That insight is valuable — and we use it. At the start, we ask parents to share their observations: which subjects cause stress, when homework becomes a battle, what has worked or not worked before. Throughout the process, regular updates ensure families in Hastings always have a clear picture of progress and next steps.
What Your Child Studies
Schools in Hastings typically use AQA or Edexcel for their maths specifications. Our tutors know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your son or daughter follows. This means practice questions, past papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your son or daughter will sit — not generic content from a different board. At William Parker Sports College, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.