A Level Politics Tuition

Get to know the ins and outs of the UK’s political system: its historic, unique constitution and the turbulence of the UK Parliament. You might also be taking the US Politics option, in which you can explore the history, ideologies and drama of Politics in the USA! Or perhaps you are taking the ideologies option, putting big ideas like Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism under the microscope, or one of the International Relations options, in which you can explore the important political forces that shape our world.

We provide online private tuition, ad hoc or short term tutorials and home schooling. Click the links to meet your tutor or find out what we offer!

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Meet Your Tutor

Dr. Jane Orton has a First Class degree in Politics from Durham University and a Masters’ degree in political philosophy and the development of political thought. One of her specialities is breaking down and analysing political systems, which is an essential requirement of all A Level exam boards. She also loves tutoring comparative politics, international relations and political ideologies.

Jane designed and taught courses at the University of Edinburgh when she was completing her PhD, and has university level and A Level exam marking experience. She has tutored students in the main UK exam boards, including AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduquas and SQA.

“Fantastic tutor. Highly qualified, but young and friendly; natural teaching ability and understanding that seems to be absent in so many tutors and school teachers. Thanks Jane!”

- Danny (A Level Politics)

“My son is very happy with the work he is doing with Jane!”

- Beatrice (A Level Politics)

Jane says:

“Quite often students are surprised to find how quickly sessions go by and how much material we’ve covered in the time we’ve spent together. We might spend one session focusing on content for a particular topic, followed by another session devoted to essay planning, feedback and what examiners are looking for. Our tutorials will be geared towards what you need to know for your exams, but we won’t lose sight of what makes your topic exciting.”

“It’s likely that you chose your topic as it interested you, and that interest needn’t be sacrificed for the sake of checking off a list of exam board requirements! I’m a huge believer in adventure – I’m also a boxer, I ride a Honda 600cc Hornet and have toured America on Harleys and other cruisers as a musician - and I don’t believe that being a scholar should mean being cut off from the real world or confined to a library. Your A Level studies should be exciting, empowering and part of your own intellectual adventure.”

We offer regular online tuition supporting school studies throughout the A Level period. All tutorials are designed around the needs of the student, so we can make sure all the content gets covered at the student’s own pace, incorporating fun examples and approaches that speak to the student’s particular interest. Contact us to get started!

“Jane was very reliable and always punctual. She was an excellent tutor for my daughter and has managed to increase her grade considerably. She is very enthusiastic and passed this enthusiasm on. Would definitely recommend her.”

- Laura

We also offer ad hoc tutorials and exam revision for shorter periods. Perhaps exams are looming and you’d like some extra support in the final push, or you’ve missed school due to illness and would like a short course of tutorials to catch up. We also offer school holiday tutoring and advice on university applications and interview preparation. Contact us to get started!

“Jane was an excellent tutor…She provided my son with four ‘Booster’ sessions over half term which completely changed his understanding and gave him huge confidence in his assignments and lessons. She responded quickly and was extremely flexible with timings. We will definitely use her again in the future.”

- Lisa

We offer online home schooling for students who are not attending school, or whose school does not offer the student’s preferred A Level as an option. Home schooling might seem like a big job, but it can be cheaper than sending your child to private school and much more effective than working through standardised courses with little or no personal contact. Home schooling can be a great option for students who are unable to attend mainstream school for any reason and offers flexibility regarding topic choice without losing academic rigour. Contact us to get started!

“I had the pleasure of watching Jane teach a highly inquisitive A level student, who favoured and thrived from an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Jane, a polymath herself and one of the most extraordinary and inspirational people I've ever met, guided the student to succeed in securing a place in their preferred University, within a very challenging time frame. Jane has a unique ability to tailor each course to meet the needs of her students.”

- Themis

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UK Politics in Six Minutes

If you're not ready to reach out just yet, why not get started by reading our UK Politics in six minutes blog series? For A Level students, each of these blog posts is a six-minute summary of some of the main topics you will need for your exams. We’ve tutored students in the main UK exam boards, including AQA, Pearson Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, Eduquas and SQA, so we’ve been able to identify the most useful examples for your essays and condense the important material into manageable portions. These are great topic summaries - contact us for tutorials on how to use the information effectively in essays!