Home education

Expert support

Six hours of live English, Maths and Science teaching each week for home-educated Year 8 and Year 9 learners — taught by subject specialists, for around £9 per lesson hour.

Three subjects. Six hours of teaching.

A combined Year 8/Year 9 group

Our combined group provides structure, specialist teaching and regular feedback. Topics support learners across the Year 8 and Year 9 curriculum while building foundations for future GCSE study.

English — 2 hours per week

  • Reading and analysing texts
  • Poetry, prose, drama and historical texts
  • Vocabulary and language
  • Writing for different purposes
  • Grammar, punctuation and spelling
  • Using evidence and expressing ideas
  • Speaking, listening and presenting

Maths — 2 hours per week

  • Number, fractions, percentages and ratio
  • Algebra, equations and sequences
  • Coordinates and graphs
  • Geometry, measures and transformations
  • Probability, averages and data
  • Problem-solving and reasoning

Science — 2 hours per week

  • Biology: cells, body systems, ecosystems and inheritance
  • Chemistry: particles, elements, reactions and materials
  • Physics: forces, energy, electricity, waves and space
  • Scientific enquiry and investigations
  • Data, models and equations
  • Science in everyday life and the environment
  • Evaluating claims and evidence
Clear learning. Regular feedback.

The programme includes

Live lessons

Engaging online teaching from subject specialists.

Prep workbooks

Resources to support explanations, practice and independent learning.

Fortnightly assessment

Regular checks of understanding across all three subjects.

Personalised feedback

Clear guidance on strengths and next steps.

Monthly parent reporting

A regular overview of learning, progress and priorities.

Inclusive Teaching

Prep's founder is a qualified SENCO with years of experience in SEND. All tutors receive SEND training before delivery, and we can discuss your child's particular needs and how we can support them in the consultation call.

Teach. Check. Practice.

Building secure foundations for GCSE study

The programme builds secure foundations, confidence and learning habits for future GCSE study.

01

Teach

Specialists explain new ideas through live lessons, examples, discussion and application.

02

Check

Questions and assessments identify understanding and gaps.

03

Practice

Workbooks and focused activities help learners recall, apply and improve.

Support for different needs

Individual learning needs, understood from the start

Prep’s founder is a qualified SENCO, and individual learning needs are central to our approach.

We welcome learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Before joining, we’ll discuss your child’s strengths, needs and barriers, then agree suitable adaptations and reasonable adjustments.

Support may include accessible materials, clear instructions, extra processing time, flexible participation and assessment adjustments.

Tell us what helps your child learn.

We’ll work with you to make lessons accessible and supportive.

Support alongside home education

Prep provides consistent teaching in English, Maths and Science while families retain their own approach to home education.

Your family, your approach

A clear learning sequence that fits around you

The programme includes a clear learning sequence, practice resources and regular progress updates. It complements your wider home education, including your own interests and priorities.

Families remain responsible for planning their child’s wider education.

Expert teaching for around £9 per hour

Simple, transparent pricing

Your full programme includes six hours of live teaching each week — two hours each of English, Maths and Science — plus workbooks, assessment, feedback and parent reporting.

Full programme

6 hours per week

Two hours each of English, Maths and Science, with all workbooks, assessments and parent reporting included.

Around £9 per lesson hour

Smaller commitment

3 hours per week

Available for families looking for a smaller weekly commitment. Contact us for subject combinations and pricing.

Packages available

Prefer WhatsApp? Message us on WhatsApp

Weekly timetable

Home education lesson schedule

Live lessons run from 10am to 11am, Monday to Friday, giving your child a consistent daily rhythm across English, Maths and Science.

Monday

English

10am – 11am

Tuesday

Maths

10am – 11am

Wednesday

Science & English

10am – 11am

Thursday

Maths

10am – 11am

Friday

Science

10am – 11am

Getting started

Three steps to joining

Tell us about your child’s learning and what support you need. We’ll explain the programme, discuss lesson times and agree any appropriate adjustments. Once confirmed, we’ll provide joining information and access details.

01

Tell us about your child

Share what your child is working on, their strengths and where they need support.

02

Discuss the programme

We’ll explain the timetable, teaching approach and how we can adapt for your child’s needs.

03

Get started

Once confirmed, we’ll send joining information and platform access details.

Frequently asked questions

Home education questions

Ready to explore Prep for home education?

Get in touch to discuss your child’s learning, ask questions and find out whether the programme is the right fit.