Years 10 and 11 • GCSE Physics

GCSE Physics Tutor
Equations, Practicals & Exam Support

One-to-one online GCSE Physics tutoring for Years 10 and 11. NLG tutors can support forces, energy, electricity, waves, particle and atomic physics, equations, graphs, required practical understanding and exam technique. Tutor matching considers the student's exam board, current topics, learning needs and tutor availability.

£1 First Lesson: £1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Following GCSE Physics lessons continue at £39.90 per 40-minute lesson and are subject to NLG cancellation terms.
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£39.90
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What is NLG GCSE Physics tutoring?

NLG provides one-to-one online GCSE Physics tutoring for Years 10 and 11. Lessons can target concepts, equations, calculations, graphs, required practical understanding and exam technique. Tutor matching considers the student's exam board, current topics, learning needs and availability. Lessons are 40 minutes and cost £39.90 after the £1 First Lesson.

Sound Familiar?

Why Parents Search for a GCSE Physics Tutor

GCSE Physics can become difficult when students understand a concept but struggle to apply equations, units, graphs, practical knowledge or multi-step reasoning. One-to-one tuition can focus on the exact Physics topics and question types causing difficulty.

“They understand the concept but cannot choose or rearrange the right equation.”
A tutor can help the student identify the quantities given, select an appropriate equation, rearrange it accurately, substitute values and check units.
“Required practical questions are costing marks.”
Tutoring can cover methods, variables, measurements, graphs, uncertainty, analysis and evaluation in line with the student's Physics specification.
“My child studies Combined Science at school and Physics is the weak area.”
NLG does not offer Combined Science as one tutoring subject. If Physics is the area needing support, tutoring is booked and matched as Physics using the relevant Physics content from the student's school specification.
“Mocks show gaps in calculations, graphs or unfamiliar exam questions.”
A tutor can use school feedback and appropriate Physics questions to prioritise the concepts and skills that need attention. NLG does not guarantee a particular grade outcome.
Full Curriculum Coverage

What GCSE Physics Topics Does NLG Cover?

GCSE Physics specifications differ by exam board. The areas below are common examples of Physics content tutors can support. Lessons should follow the student's actual specification, tier where relevant and current school topics.

Forces & Motion
Forces, motion, momentum and related calculations
ForcesSpeedAccelerationNewton's lawsMomentumStopping distances
Electricity
Circuits, current, potential difference and power
CircuitsCurrentPotential differenceResistancePowerElectrical energy
Waves
Wave behaviour, light, sound and the electromagnetic spectrum
Wave propertiesFrequencyWavelengthReflectionRefractionElectromagnetic waves
Particle & Atomic Physics
Matter, density, radiation and atomic structure
Particle modelDensityInternal energyAtomic structureRadiationHalf-life
Energy
Energy stores, transfers, efficiency and power
Energy storesTransfersEfficiencyPowerResourcesConservation
Equations, Graphs & Practicals
Mathematical application and practical understanding
EquationsUnitsGraphsRequired practicalsUncertaintyData analysis
Exam Boards Covered
AQAPearson EdexcelOCRWJECEduqas

Support is subject to suitable tutor availability and should be matched to the student's exact Physics specification.

Questions Parents Ask

Real Answers to Real Questions About GCSE Physics Tutoring

Why do students struggle with GCSE Physics equations?

Equation questions require more than remembering formulae. Students need to identify the correct relationship, rearrange it where necessary, substitute values, convert units and interpret the answer. A tutor can model that process and practise it across questions from the student's specification.

My child studies Combined Science at school. Can NLG tutor the Physics content?

Yes. NLG can tutor Physics as the subject area a student needs help with. Combined Science is not offered as one NLG tutoring subject. If Physics is the difficulty, tutoring is booked and matched as Physics using the relevant Physics content from the student's school specification.

Is online GCSE Physics tutoring suitable for calculations, diagrams and graphs?

Yes. Online lessons can support equations, calculations, circuit diagrams, ray diagrams, force diagrams, graphs, practical methods and exam questions using screen sharing and digital teaching tools.

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How to Get Started With GCSE Physics Tutoring

GCSE Physics is offered as personalised one-to-one online tutoring. Exam preparation can be built into subject-specific Physics lessons where appropriate.

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1:1 Online GCSE Physics Tutoring
£39.90
per 40-minute lesson
Dedicated one-to-one Physics lesson
Matched to the student's topics and exam board
Equation, practical and exam-question support
Clear cancellation terms with 4 weeks' written notice after the 14-day cooling-off period
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Exam Preparation
GCSE Physics Exam Preparation
£39.90
per 40-minute 1:1 lesson
Past paper practice and mark scheme analysis
Timed exam conditions
Targeted gap filling for exam season
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Getting Started

From Enquiry to First GCSE Physics Session

Tutor matching depends on the student's GCSE Physics specification, current topics, learning needs and tutor availability.

NLG matches tutors rather than asking families to choose from a long profile list
Matching considers GCSE Physics subject needs and exam board
Lessons are delivered online using appropriate digital teaching tools
DBS-checked tutors and safeguarding-led tutor standards
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Tell Us the Physics Priorities
Share the student's year group, exam board, current topics, upcoming assessments and areas causing difficulty.
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NLG Checks a Suitable Tutor Match
Tutor matching considers Physics experience, the student's specification, learning needs and current tutor availability.
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Start With the £1 First Lesson
£1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. The tutor uses the lesson to understand priorities and begin suitable Physics support.
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Continue With Weekly 1:1 Lessons
Following GCSE Physics lessons cost £39.90 per 40-minute lesson. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks' written notice where applicable under NLG's terms.
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What a GCSE Parent Says About NLG Physics Support

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“He tailors the weekly sessions to my son's level, and constantly challenges him.”

Andrea Cummings • GCSE Physics • Tutor: Ismail Jomantas

Andrea describes Ismail as approachable, friendly and knowledgeable, with weekly Physics sessions adapted when an area needs more attention.

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One-to-one GCSE Physics tutoring costs £39.90 per 40-minute lesson. The first one-to-one lesson is £1. Following lessons continue at the standard rate. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks' written notice where applicable under NLG's terms.

NLG can support major GCSE Physics exam boards including AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and Eduqas, subject to suitable tutor availability. Matching should consider the student's exact Physics specification.

Support can include forces, energy, electricity, waves, particle and atomic physics, equations, graphs, required practical understanding and exam technique. Exact topic coverage depends on the student's specification.

Physics equations require students to identify the right relationship, rearrange formulae, substitute values accurately, convert units and interpret the result. Tutors can model this process and practise it across different question contexts.

Yes. Physics tutoring can support practical methods, variables, measurements, graphs, uncertainty, analysis and evaluation, in line with the student's specification.

Yes. NLG can tutor Physics as the subject area. NLG does not offer Combined Science as a single tutoring subject. If Physics is the area needing help, the family books Physics tutoring and the tutor works to the relevant Physics content in the student's school specification.

There is no guaranteed number of lessons or fixed timeframe for a grade change. Progress depends on the student's starting point, attendance, practice, specification and the nature of the gaps. Tutors review progress and adapt priorities as support continues.

A balanced approach combines concept review, equation practice, units, graphs, required practical understanding and exam questions. The most useful revision plan depends on the student's specification and current gaps.

Yes. Tutors can help students break a question into stages, choose relevant Physics, show calculations clearly, use appropriate units and explain reasoning. Exact question structures and mark schemes vary by exam board.

Students can begin during Year 10 or Year 11. The right time depends on current gaps, school assessments, confidence and upcoming exams rather than one fixed point in the GCSE course.

Yes. NLG uses DBS-checked tutors and safeguarding-led tutor standards. Tutor matching also considers the student's subject, stage, learning needs and current availability.

Yes. £1 applies to the first one-to-one GCSE Physics lesson only. Following lessons continue at £39.90 per 40-minute lesson unless cancelled in line with NLG's terms. Use the Get Started page to begin.

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Choose one-to-one GCSE Physics support, exam preparation or tutor matching and review the current pricing and terms before starting.

Exam Preparation
GCSE Exam Prep
Past-paper practice, equations, practical questions and exam technique can be built into one-to-one Physics support.
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£1 First Lesson
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£1 applies to the first one-to-one GCSE Physics lesson only. Following 40-minute lessons continue at £39.90.
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£1 First Lesson: £1 applies to the first one-to-one lesson only. Following lessons continue at £39.90 per 40-minute lesson. After the 14-day cooling-off period, cancellation requires 4 weeks' written notice where applicable under NLG's terms.