EHS Masterclass

Structured 1:1 English Tutoring Programmes For KS2, KS3 and GCSE

Every student learns differently. Some need a gentle push to build confidence with reading and writing; others want to polish exam technique and reach those higher grades.

EHS Masterclass is my structured 1:1 tutoring framework for English Home Studies. It combines personalised teaching with a clear roadmap, so you always know what we’re focusing on and how your child is progressing.

I currently offer:

Entrance Exams

All Masterclasses are 1:1 and taught personally by Catherine – that’s me – a specialist English teacher with 25 years’ experience.

Find out more about my qualifications and experience here

How Does EHS Masterclass Work?

1

Weekly 1:1 Lessons

All EHS Masterclass lessons are taught 1:1 online via Zoom.

60 minute lesson once a week or once a fortnight.

Fully tailored to your child’s phase (KS2, KS3 or GCSE) and goals

Mix of shared documents, model answers, exam questions and interactive activities

If your child has any specific learning needs, such as dyslexia, ADHD, autism or processing difficulties, I adapt the pace, resources and expectations accordingly.

2

Clear Goals

I work in 10 -12 week blocks so we can set focused goals and review progress regularly.

At the start of each block, we:

Agree the main focus (e.g. creative writing, Paper 1 reading etc).

Set realistic targets based on your child’s starting point and year group

At the end of each block, we:

Review what’s improved
Identify any remaining gaps
Decide together what the next block should focus on (or whether it’s a good point to pause/finish)

Most students stay with me for at least one academic year, and many continue for 2 - 3 years as they move from KS3 into GCSE.

3

Homework & Feedback

To make sure progress continues between lessons, each block includes:

Regular homework tasks
Marking and written feedback on key pieces of work.

For KS3, this might include:

Short reading responses
Creative and non‑fiction writing tasks
Skills based practice (e.g. punctuation, paragraphing and vocabulary etc).

For GCSE students, this often includes:

Practice exam questions and timed responses
Marked papers with comments linked to the mark scheme
Specific advice on how to move from one grade band to the next.

Proven Experience

25 years of teaching English, including secondary school classroom experience.

Qualified Specialist

BA (Hons) in English and a PGCE in Secondary English.

Reliable, Safe and Professional

Enhanced DBS

on the Update Service

Why Choose English Home Studies?

There are plenty of tutors out there, so why do families pick me? From what they tell me, it comes down to a mix of experience, structured tuition programmes and a sense that I genuinely care about their child's progress in English.

Personalised Approach: Every lesson is tailored to the individual, with flexible pacing and goals.

I don’t just teach English; I look at how your child learns, what’s working for them and where they need that extra bit of support. Lessons aren’t "one size fits all" but are built around individual goals, whether that’s passing a tricky exam or simply learning to write with confidence.

Through my EHS Masterclass pathways, I combine that personalised approach with a clear structure, so you and your child always know:

What we’re working on now
What the next phase looks like
How far they’ve come

Parents often tell me they value the ongoing feedback and regular updates, because they can see real progress... in attitude and confidence as well as grades.

Most importantly, I aim to make lessons as stress free as possible, so students feel encouraged, not overwhelmed.