GCSE Skills Lab – Small Group Courses
The GCSE Skills Lab is a series of small-group online courses focused on core English Language skills. Designed for students who want targeted input without the commitment of 1:1 tutoring, these 5-week blocks help sharpen reading and writing skills in a supportive, focused environment.
Format & Pricing
- Online only (delivered via Teams)
- 40-minute sessions once per week
- £150 for each 5-week block/ 15% discount on all 4 blocks £510
- Maximum 6 students per group
- Courses run on Tuesdays at 5:45 PM (see dates below)
- Courses cycle throughout the year to allow students to build confidence across different areas
Blocks
- Block 1 Paper 1 Reading: 10th Nov-8th Dec
- Block 2 Paper 1 Writing: 12th Jan-9th Feb
- Block 3 Paper 2 Reading: 23rd Feb-23rd March
- Block 4 Paper 2 Writing: 20th Apr-18th May
What We Cover
Each Skills Lab focuses on a different core skill from the GCSE English Language papers:
- Reading Skills:
Fiction and non-fiction comprehension, inference, writer’s methods, language analysis, comparison skills - Writing Skills:
Creative writing (descriptive and narrative)
Transactional writing (argue, persuade, inform)
What’s Included
- A diagnostic at the start of the course
- Live in-session marking
- Weekly skill-building tasks with targeted modelling
- High-engagement tasks designed to develop technique and confidence
Who This Is For
Ideal as a booster before mock exams or final assessments, email hannah@propernortherntutoring.com to discuss your child’s goals and the best path forward.
GCSE students (Years 10–11) studying any exam board
Students looking for affordable group support to complement school teaching
