A student who's behind in maths can feel it in every lesson. In Wandsworth, our maths tutors help students close those gaps with focused, weekly sessions tailored to exactly what they need. Whether the problem is ratio and proportion, word problems, or exam technique, we've seen students move up by a full grade within a term when they get the right support.
What Your Child Studies
Schools in Wandsworth typically use AQA or Edexcel for their maths specifications. Our specialists know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your young learner follows. This means practice questions, sample papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your young learner will sit — not generic content from a different board. At Graveney School, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.
Next Steps
Let us know to arrange an initial chat about your young learner's maths needs. We'll match them with a tutor in Wandsworth who knows the AQA syllabus and can start making a difference from the first session.
Common Maths Challenges
The most common areas where Wandsworth students need maths support are ratio and proportion, fractions and decimals, and graphs and functions. These topics build on each other — a shaky grasp of ratio and proportion often leads to problems with algebra later on. Our specialists identify exactly where the chain broke and work forward from there. For GCSEs students, we also focus heavily on exam technique: showing working, time management, and understanding how marks are allocated on AQA papers.
The Tutoring Process
Each session lasts around an hour. The tutor works through concepts with your young learner, 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 sample 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 Wandsworth always have a clear picture of progress and next steps.
Building Number Confidence
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Wandsworth, our specialists 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.