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Elevate your skills with our KS3 English programme, designed for students ready to take their learning further. Following the English National Curriculum, this class focuses on mastering analysis, developing persuasive and creative writing, and engaging with a wide range of texts. Through stimulating discussions and collaborative projects, learners refine their communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and appreciation of literature, equipping them with the tools to thrive academically and confidently express themselves.

Melanie
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Melanie

Head Teacher

Live every weekUp to 10 students60 min per classTuesdays, 16:00–17:00Wednesdays, 18:30–19:30
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English
MelanieHead Teacher
First class free
£20.00first class free, then weekly
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Up to 10Students per class
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Description

A real lesson,
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Advancing Skills: Key Stage 3 – English National Curriculum

This stimulating and structured KS3 English class is designed for students aged 11–14 following the English National Curriculum.

Literary Exploration: We develop critical reading skills through novels, poetry, and drama, teaching analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of style and context.
Writing Development: Students refine essays, creative pieces, and persuasive arguments, focusing on clarity, organisation, and advanced grammar.
Language Mastery: Lessons expand vocabulary, examine linguistic techniques, and strengthen punctuation and sentence control to enhance written and spoken expression.

Lessons incorporate a variety of interactive and engaging strategies:

Debates and Discussions: Learners practise articulating viewpoints, sharpening reasoning and confidence in communication.
Collaborative Projects: Group tasks encourage teamwork, deeper analysis, and creative problem-solving.
Independent Challenges: Research tasks and extended writing projects foster self-directed learning and resilience.

This supportive environment fosters:

Confidence in Expression: Students learn to communicate ideas with precision and flair.
Critical Thinking: Skills extend across subjects, supporting academic achievement and independent thought.
Enduring Appreciation: A deeper connection with literature and language inspires lifelong curiosity.

By completing the KS3 programme, students will be equipped with advanced English skills, ready for success at GCSE and beyond, with the ability to think critically and express themselves with confidence.

What you receive

Everything included,
every week.

Live, every weekA real lesson at a fixed time, with a tutor who can see whether it has landed.
Never more than 10Small enough that every student reads out, gets asked and gets answered.
Ask questions liveInterrupt, argue and get it explained again while it still matters.
Pause when you are awayFrom your account, more than 24 hours before a class, and that week is not charged.

Classes run online. The join link for each lesson is in your TutorTech account before it starts, so there is nothing to install.

Class times

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October 2026
Tutor:Melanie
Monday28 Sep
Tuesday29 Sep
Wednesday30 Sep
Thursday01 Oct
Friday02 Oct
Saturday03 Oct
Sunday04 Oct
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Who is teaching it

Melanie

Melanie

Head Teacher

Melanie Ekman is an experienced educator with 20+ years across diverse learning environments. With a strong background in Special Needs Education, she combines teaching and counselling to support every student’s growth. With five years of global tutoring experience, Melanie excels at adapting to diverse age groups and curricula, fostering confidence, curiosity, and success through innovative, student-centred learning.

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Questions

Before you decide

How does the weekly subscription work?
You are charged £20.00 a week, 24 hours before each class, for as long as you stay in the group. There is no term to pay for up front and no joining fee — and nothing at all is taken until after your free first class.
How many students are in a class?
Never more than 10. The cap is what lets the tutor hear from every student every week rather than teaching at a screen full of names.
Is the first class really free?
Yes. Your first class on TutorTech is a free trial: you attend the full lesson, and the first weekly payment is only taken 24 hours before the second class. Cancel before then and nothing is charged. It is one free class per family, across classes and 1:1 tuition.
What happens if we miss a week?
Pause the subscription from your account more than 24 hours before the class and that week is not charged. Your place in the group is held while you are paused, and you resume from the same page when you are back.
How do I cancel?
Cancelling during the free trial costs nothing. After weekly payments have started, cancellation needs two weeks’ notice — the full terms are in the payment and cancellation policy linked from checkout.
How is a class different to a course?
A course is recorded, bought once and taken at your own pace. A class is live at a fixed time each week, paid weekly, with a tutor who can answer your child in the moment. Many families use both.
Who teaches it?
Melanie. Their identity and qualifications are checked by TutorTech before a class goes on sale, and their profile is linked from this page.
Where do I manage it later?
In your TutorTech account, under your classes — the next lesson, the join link, and the pause and resume controls are all there.

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