Refresh essential GCSE knowledge
We revise the algebra and mathematical techniques A-Level teachers expect students to know from day one.
Online group course · Two dates this August
Head Start to A‑Level Maths
Starting A-Level Maths this September? Many students achieve excellent GCSE grades and still find the jump to A-Level challenging , the pace is faster, the algebra more demanding, and key topics are assumed knowledge from the very first lesson. This 2.5-hour live online course refreshes exactly what A-Level teachers expect students to know from day one, so your child begins Year 12 confident rather than catching up.
- Live online course
- Maximum 6 students
- GCSE Grades 7–9 recommended
- Taught by Amy Evans, founder
Why this course
The perfect preparation before Year 12
After a long summer break it's completely normal to forget key skills. One focused morning brings them all back — before they're needed.
Build confidence before September
Students walk into their first lesson prepared, instead of trying to recall GCSE content after six weeks away from maths.
Learn in a small group
A maximum of six students per session means plenty of interaction, questions answered on the spot, and individual support.
What's covered
During the session students will revisit
Seven areas, chosen because they're the GCSE skills Year 12 leans on most heavily in the first term.
Surds & indices
The essential number and algebra techniques used constantly throughout A-Level Maths.
Algebraic manipulation
Factorising, expanding and simplifying expressions with speed and accuracy.
Equations & rearranging formulae
Linear, quadratic and simultaneous equations, plus changing the subject of a formula.
Functions & graph sketching
Function notation, transformations and sketching the graphs Year 12 assumes.
Trigonometry essentials
The key GCSE trig skills students will use again and again during Year 12.
GCSE-to-A-Level calculator skills
Getting the most from a scientific calculator — before it really starts to matter.
Common Year 12 misconceptions
The classic errors that regularly catch new A-Level students out — spotted and fixed before September.
Pick a date
Choose one Monday — the same session runs twice
Students attend a single session. Both dates cover identical content, so simply pick the Monday that suits your family.
Monday
17
August 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 1:00pm · Live online
Monday
24
August 2026
⏰ 10:30am – 1:00pm · Live online
🔒 Places are strictly limited — a maximum of six students per date keeps the group small and interactive.
About your tutor
Meet Amy Evans
Founder of Alpha TutoringAmy has supported hundreds of students in making the transition from GCSE to A-Level Maths successfully, through clear explanations, small-group teaching and genuinely personalised support.
- Mathematics degree
- Previous secondary school teaching experience
- Hundreds of students guided from GCSE to A-Level
- DBS checked, like every Alpha Tutoring tutor
“This course isn't about teaching A-Level early. It's about making sure students begin Year 12 feeling confident rather than overwhelmed.”
Book a place
Reserve your child's place
Tell us which date suits you and we'll confirm availability and the next steps by email — usually within 24 hours.
⚡ Places strictly limited
£59per student
- One 2.5-hour live online session
- Maximum 6 students per date
- Taught by Amy Evans, founder
- All seven key topic areas covered
Prefer to talk it through?
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a two-part course?
No — the same 2.5-hour session runs on two dates, Monday 17 and Monday 24 August. Students attend once; simply choose whichever Monday suits you.
Who is the course for?
Students expecting Grades 7–9 at GCSE who plan to start A-Level Maths this September. It's designed for capable mathematicians who want to begin Year 12 on the front foot.
Does it teach the A-Level course early?
No. The aim is to strengthen the GCSE knowledge A-Level teachers assume from the very first lesson — surds, algebra, functions, trigonometry and more — so students feel prepared rather than overwhelmed.
What does my child need on the day?
A laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection, pen and paper, and their scientific calculator. Joining instructions are emailed before the session.