Personalised science tuition · Online
Home education, with expert science support.
Help your child build understanding, study more independently and prepare confidently for their examinations.
I’m Timothée Grillon, a QTS-qualified science teacher and Chemistry specialist. I bring together individual teaching, a personalised study plan, marked work and regular assessment, with group Study & Support available through the week.
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Tailored Guidance Tuition is the science and home-learning service from Tailored Guidance.
Timothée GrillonFounder · Science teacher · Chemistry specialist
Structure that supports independence
More than individual lessons
Home education offers flexibility. A clear, realistic study plan helps your child make the most of it.
At the start of the programme, I work with you and your child to build a personalised timetable around their subjects, existing commitments and examination goals.
Lessons, homework and assessments show us what is working and where the plan needs to change. Regular opportunities to ask questions help pupils stay on track between individual lessons.
The aim is to build secure subject knowledge alongside the organisation and independent-study habits pupils need for GCSEs, A levels and university.
FREE HOME-LEARNING RESOURCE
Plan a manageable science week
Set three priorities, plan realistic study sessions and use feedback to choose the next step. Our free two-page planner can be printed or filled in digitally.
Download the science planner (PDF)
No sign-up needed. Save your completed copy for your own use.
A structured academic-support programme
Tailored Guidance Tuition
A monthly subscription, with no commitment to renew beyond your current billing period.
Renews automatically each month until cancelled. To use the programme for one month only, cancel before the next renewal payment.
Individual teaching for focused progress. Regular group support for questions and purposeful study.
Your fee covers a coordinated programme of teaching, planning, independent work, assessment and ongoing support across your booked month.
We monitor progress and adapt the balance of individual teaching and assessment to your child’s needs.
Your programme includes
- Up to six 45-minute individual lessons per month
- Homework and independent study set between lessons
- Homework marked with clear feedback
- Up to two marked 40–60 minute assessments per month
- Help creating and maintaining a personalised study timetable
- Assessment review and progress feedback
- Two optional online Study & Support drop-ins every week
Two 60-minute group sessions, with days and times arranged weekly around enrolled families and confirmed in advance (Europe/London). - Brief between-lesson support for questions relating to assigned work
New to Tailored Guidance Tuition?
Discuss your child’s needs with me first so we can confirm that the programme is suitable and a place is available.
An enquiry starts a conversation and does not commit you to enrol.
Already agreed a place?
Complete your enrolment securely through the Tailored Guidance Stan Store.
A parent or guardian should complete the subscription for a pupil under 18.
Need additional individual teaching? Programme pupils can book extra 45-minute individual lessons for £70, subject to availability.
The £500 fee covers the programme as a whole. The individual lesson and assessment allowances are monthly; Study & Support runs twice each week. Group sessions are separate from the individual tuition allowance.
Twice-weekly Study & Support drop-ins
You don’t have to wait until your next lesson to get unstuck.
A regular place to ask a question, find a way forward and settle into independent work.
If a pupil gets stuck on Tuesday and their individual lesson is on Friday, a small misunderstanding can hold up several days of study. The drop-ins offer regular opportunities to ask for help before the difficulty grows.
Bring a question. Bring your work.
- Get help with a homework question that has stopped you moving on.
- Ask for an explanation of something you have studied independently.
- Check whether you are approaching a problem in a useful way.
- Get some encouragement to begin or return to a piece of work.
- Work independently with your teacher and other enrolled pupils studying alongside you.
Join briefly with a question, stay for some independent study, or use the whole session. Shared study time can bring routine, accountability and a sense of learning alongside others to a home-education week.
A clear learning rhythm
Plan. Learn. Practise. Make progress.
Each stage informs the next, so teaching responds to what your child understands and what they need to work on.
- 01 →
Plan
Set priorities and build a realistic study timetable.
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Learn
Explore ideas and tackle questions in individual online lessons.
- 03 →
Practise
Apply new understanding through carefully chosen independent work.
- 04 →
Assess
Use end-of-topic work to identify strengths and gaps.
- 05 →
Review
Discuss feedback, correct mistakes and clarify difficult ideas.
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Improve
Adjust the plan and take the next step with a clearer focus.
Subjects and qualifications
Science support for your child’s course
Online Biology, Chemistry and Physics tuition at GCSE and IGCSE, with specialist Chemistry support through A level, International A level and IB.
| Qualification | Subjects | Exam boards and levels |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE | Biology, Chemistry and Physics | AQA · OCR · Pearson Edexcel |
| IGCSE / International GCSE | Biology, Chemistry and Physics | Cambridge International · Pearson Edexcel |
| A level | Chemistry | AQA · OCR · Pearson Edexcel |
| International A level | Chemistry | Pearson Edexcel International A Level (IAL) Cambridge International AS & A Level |
| IB Diploma Programme | Chemistry | Standard Level (SL) · Higher Level (HL) |
Not sure which route or syllabus applies? Include what you know in your enquiry, and we can discuss the support you need. IB tuition supports your existing school or programme; it is not a standalone IB school.
Feedback from existing tutoring
What pupils and parents say
Short excerpts from reviews on my Spires tutor profile.
“his engagement with our son has been brilliant”
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“Joel’s confidence and ability has really improved”
Read the full review on Spires
“Timothee is incredibly helpful and informative!”
Read the full review on Spires
These reviews relate to previous tutoring through Spires, rather than the new monthly programme.
Meet your tutor
Timothée Grillon
A science teacher, Chemistry specialist and the founder of Tailored Guidance.
I hold an MSci in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Queen Mary University of London, a PGCE in Chemistry from King’s College London and Qualified Teacher Status. I also hold an Enhanced DBS check.
Over more than 15 years of teaching and tutoring, I have worked with pupils in different school settings and with families educating their children at home. Extensive online teaching experience helps me make individual lessons focused, interactive and responsive to the pupil.
My approach combines careful explanation with purposeful practice. I want pupils to understand why an answer works, recognise what they need to improve and gradually take more ownership of their learning.
Teaching experience
My teaching and tutoring experience includes Wolsey Hall Oxford, King’s InterHigh / InterHigh and Spires. I have also delivered A-level Chemistry revision courses with PMT Education.
I have supported pupils working towards university entry, including pupils who have secured places at Russell Group universities.
These are references to my professional experience. Tailored Guidance Tuition is an independent service.
Beyond school examinations
From home learning to university
Alongside science tuition, I offer separate support with university applications and interview preparation.
- Explore and articulate why a pupil wants to study their chosen subject
- Practise interview questions and conversations
- Communicate subject knowledge and interests clearly
- Express the pupil’s own ideas with confidence
I help pupils communicate their own ideas effectively; I do not write applications for them.
This support is separate from the £500 monthly programme unless specifically agreed.
Practical guidance for families
Help with exam entry
Finding a suitable centre and understanding the process can be an important part of home education. I can help you:
- Understand the exam-entry process
- Identify suitable private-candidate examination centres
- Check important registration deadlines
- Liaise with a centre where you have authorised me to do so
Your questions
Before we begin
Who is the programme for?
It is designed primarily for home-educated and homeschooled pupils following British or international curricula who would benefit from ongoing science teaching, independent-study structure and feedback.
Is this only for homeschooled students?
Home education is the main focus. If your child attends school and would benefit from this level of support, please get in touch so we can discuss whether the programme fits their needs.
Which subjects do you teach?
Biology, Chemistry and Physics at GCSE and IGCSE / International GCSE, plus Chemistry at A level, International A level and IB Standard or Higher Level.
Which examination boards do you cover?
GCSE: AQA, OCR and Pearson Edexcel. IGCSE / International GCSE: Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel. A-level Chemistry: AQA, OCR and Pearson Edexcel. International A-level Chemistry: Pearson Edexcel International A Level and Cambridge International AS & A Level. IB Chemistry: Standard and Higher Level. We will check the pupil’s exact syllabus when discussing support.
How many lessons are included?
The programme includes up to six individual online lessons per month, each lasting 45 minutes. These sit alongside independent study, marking, assessment, study planning and the separate twice-weekly group Study & Support sessions.
What does “up to six lessons” mean?
The programme is planned around your child’s needs. Up to six individual lessons are available within the monthly programme, with the balance of teaching, independent work and assessment adapted to their progress. The £500 monthly fee covers the ongoing programme as a whole.
How do the assessments work?
Each month can include up to two marked end-of-topic assessments, normally taking approximately 40–60 minutes each. We use the feedback and corrections to identify gaps, consolidate understanding and plan what to do next.
What are the Study & Support sessions?
Two optional online group sessions each week, each lasting 60 minutes, for pupils enrolled in the programme. Pupils can ask questions about their work, get help when they are stuck or study independently with teacher support available. Days and times vary weekly, are arranged around enrolled families and are confirmed in advance in the Europe/London time zone.
Are the drop-ins individual lessons?
No. They are group support sessions, and other enrolled pupils may be present. Individual attention depends on attendance and the questions being asked. The programme’s up to six monthly 45-minute individual lessons provide the dedicated one-to-one tuition.
Does my child have to attend every drop-in?
No. Attendance is optional. Pupils can use the sessions when they would benefit from help, accountability or shared study time.
Can my child stay for the whole session?
Yes. They can join briefly with a question, stay for part of the session or use the full 60 minutes for independent work with group support available.
Who can attend the Study & Support sessions?
Only pupils enrolled in the Tailored Guidance Tuition programme.
What happens if my child needs more individual help?
Additional 45-minute one-to-one lessons can be booked for £70 per lesson, subject to availability. These provide dedicated teaching time beyond the programme’s monthly individual lesson allowance.
What happens if we need to reschedule?
Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule a lesson. Arrangements for missed lessons and tutor cancellations will be confirmed before lessons begin.
Do unused lessons carry over?
Unused lessons and marked assessments do not carry over into the following month. Please plan lessons and assessments within your booked month.
How is homework set and marked?
Homework and independent study are set between lessons to suit the pupil’s current topics and learning needs. Submitted homework is marked with feedback, and corrections are used to guide the next steps.
Can you help us organise our child’s study timetable?
Yes. A realistic personalised timetable is part of the programme. We build it around subjects, commitments and examination goals, then review it using lessons, independent work and assessments.
Can you help us find an exam centre?
I can help you identify suitable private-candidate centres, understand deadlines and liaise with a centre with your authorisation. Tailored Guidance Tuition is not an exam centre; the approved centre handles entries, practical arrangements and examination fees.
Do you help with university applications and interviews?
Yes, as a separate service unless specifically agreed within your programme. Support can include practice interviews and helping pupils communicate their own subject interests and knowledge clearly. I do not write applications for pupils.
Should I enrol before speaking to you?
Please enquire first. We need to discuss the pupil’s needs, confirm suitability and agree availability before you complete enrolment. For pupils under 18, the subscription should be completed by a parent or guardian.
Can I use the programme for one month, and how does payment work?
Yes. The programme costs £500 per month through a recurring Stan subscription. The first payment is taken at enrolment, followed by automatic monthly payments until cancelled. There is no commitment to renew beyond your current billing period. If you want one month only, cancel before the next renewal payment. We agree suitability, availability and start arrangements before inviting you to enrol; review the cancellation and refund terms at checkout before paying.
From first conversation to your first lesson
Ready to get started?
Let’s agree the right support before you enrol.
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Tell me about your child
We discuss their course, goals, examination board, timetable and the areas where they need support.
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Confirm the right fit
We agree suitability, availability and how the programme can support your child’s learning.
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Complete enrolment
Once a place has been agreed, a parent or guardian completes the £500 monthly subscription securely through Stan. Please review the billing and cancellation terms before paying.
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Start the learning programme
We create the study timetable, arrange lessons and assessments, and provide Google Classroom and learning-resource access alongside the Study & Support session details.
Already spoken to me?
If we have confirmed suitability and agreed your place, you can complete enrolment below.
Let’s talk about your child’s learning
Find a starting point that makes sense
Tell me about the subjects, qualification level and kind of support you are looking for. We can discuss whether the programme is a good fit.
You do not need to have every detail worked out before getting in touch.
Prefer email? Contact info@tailoredguidance.com and mention science tuition.
For families in the UK and internationally. Please include your country or time zone if it helps with arranging online lessons.