Building deep mathematical intuition, not just memorised tricks.
David Wren coaches secondary and sixth-form students who feel stuck in mathematics. We diagnose conceptual gaps in algebra and calculus and build a clear plan for confident problem-solving.
Key service facts
- Diagnostic
- Free 25-minute evaluation session before booking
- Tuition modes
- In-person studio in Cotham, Bristol or interactive online UK
- Review cycle
- Structured progress reviews every 4 weeks against syllabus criteria
- Whiteboard notes
- Exported session PDF notes sent immediately after every lesson
What we need from you:
- Academic stage
- Exam board
- Primary area of difficulty
- Tuition mode
- Preferred diagnostic time
- Parent or student name
- Email address
- Mobile phone (optional)
Tuition programmes & mentoring
One-to-one mathematics mentoring focused on conceptual understanding, exam syllabus mastery, and problem-solving confidence.
| Job | Typical time | From |
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GCSE Mathematics weekly mentoring
Focused 60-minute weekly tutorial covering Foundation or Higher tier topics, algebraic fluency, and past paper technique |
60 min | £48 / lesson |
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A-Level Mathematics weekly mentoring
Pure mathematics, mechanics, and statistics tutorials with deep focus on calculus proofs and multi-step exam questions |
60 min | £60 / lesson |
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Further Mathematics extension
Complex numbers, matrices, differential equations, and STEP/MAT university admissions test preparation |
75 min | £75 / lesson |
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Free 25-minute diagnostic evaluation
Three diagnostic problem-solving questions to assess notation fluency, conceptual confidence, and targeted topic needs |
25 min | Free |
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Holiday exam-technique intensive
Four 90-minute modular sessions targeting timing strategy, question dissection, and mark scheme requirements |
4 × 90 min | £320 |
Note: Lessons are billed monthly in advance with no term-long lock-in. Reschedule or cancel with 24 hours notice.
From enquiry to first tutorial
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Diagnostic booking
Select academic stage, exam board, and primary challenge area using the form below.
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Free 25-minute session
Student and tutor solve three diagnostic problems online or in the Cotham studio.
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Topic roadmap & schedule
David outlines key conceptual gaps and agrees a regular weekly lesson slot.
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Weekly lessons & 4-week reviews
Weekly tutorials with exported whiteboard notes and formal progress checks every four weeks.
Recent work (example)
Tutor and student hands working through a geometry diagram on a notepad with a pencil
A digital drawing stylus resting on a graphic tablet displaying clear mathematical curves beside a cup of tea
Operating Terms & Policies
The 25-minute free diagnostic
We work through three carefully selected problems together. David observes how the student annotates questions, handles dead ends, and explains their reasoning—identifying exact conceptual hurdles without pressure.
Transparent 4-week reviews
We do not lock families into long contracts. Every four weeks, we review topic progress against exam mark schemes so parents and students clearly see tangible gains in working fluency.
Interactive digital whiteboard
Online students receive a shared digital board with full session notes exported as a PDF immediately after every lesson, building a personal revision notebook.
Reasoning over formula memorisation
Exam boards penalise memorised answers applied blindly. We focus on why methods work, ensuring unfamiliar questions in the exam hall do not cause panic.
Engineers & Team
Former university lecturer and examiner with fifteen years coaching secondary and sixth-form students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exam boards do you cover?
Edexcel, AQA, and OCR (including OCR MEI) for both GCSE and A-Level. We align worksheets and terminology with your school's specific syllabus specification.
What equipment is needed for online lessons?
A laptop or desktop with webcam and microphone. A graphic drawing tablet or stylus is helpful for writing equations, but pen-and-paper camera feeds work well too.
Can parents sit in on lessons?
Yes, parents are welcome to observe lessons at any time, whether in the Cotham studio or on video calls.
How do cancellations work?
Lessons can be rescheduled or cancelled with at least 24 hours notice at no fee. We ask for consistency to keep steady weekly momentum.
Depot & Contact Details
Operational Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 15:30 – 20:30 |
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| Friday | 15:30 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |