Our Tuition... All tutors with A StarEnglish are required to be English graduates, many of whom posses a post-graduate certificate. All our new tutors must undergo a CRB check before they undertake any tuition. Unlike larger tuition agencies, tutors representing A Star English are contracted to follow a scheme of work that has been created by Leanne to meet the general targets of the pupil within the framework of the National Curriculum. The lesson plans have been created with the aim of enabling the tutor to carry out a lively and enjoyable lesson that will both encourage and stimulate the pupil. (The tutor will then tailor this folder to meet the individual needs of the pupil, adding extra material as necessary.)
	This method is achievable through Leanne’s personal supervision with all tutors and was created to ensure a high standard of tuition material.

Throughout GCSE tuition, tutors are also contracted to follow the scheme of work provided by A Star English. These lessons are structured with the aim of covering all elements of the examinations, concluding with the completion of timed practice papers. As a consequence of English being separated into two GCSEs, pupils frequently complain that they are confused and unfamiliar with the different examination requirements.

We strongly believe in familiarising pupils with breakdown of the two examinations and then working through each element in turn. This method is aimed at raising pupils’ confidence and competence in each area, resulting in greater overall examination success.

We recruit tutors who specialise in preparing students for A-Level examinations and who are familiar with the range of specifications set by the various examination bodies. We primarily provide help with the examinations: English Language, English Literature and the combined study of English Literature and Language and are familiar with the requirements set by the AQA, Edexcel and OCR examination bodies.

If, however the specifications change, or a text is being studied that our tutor is unfamiliar with, with sufficient notice, our tutors will dedicate themselves to reading a new set text or poetry anthology prior to the commencement of tuition.