ASCERA
TUTORING

Schools & Partnerships Brief

Out-of-hours academic support for GCSE & A-Level students

Harsil Dixit · 1st Class UCL Graduate · Enhanced DBS Checked

Version: April 2026

Ascera Tutoring provides structured, exam-board-aligned 1-to-1 tutoring in GCSE and A-Level Maths and Sciences, delivered entirely out of school hours. We work alongside schools as a trusted secondary provider, helping students close grade gaps, build exam technique and achieve their potential.

500+students supported
+2avg. grade improvement
5+years tutoring experience
Subjects covered
  • GCSE Maths (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
  • GCSE Biology (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
  • GCSE Chemistry (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
  • GCSE Physics (AQA, Edexcel, OCR)
  • A-Level Biology (AQA, OCR, Edexcel)
  • A-Level Chemistry (AQA, OCR, Edexcel)

All sessions are fully tailored to the student's exam board, specification and predicted grade target.

Credentials & safeguarding
1st Class UCL Graduate Enhanced DBS Checked ICO Reg. ZC121786 GDPR Compliant Online delivery only Professional indemnity

All sessions are conducted online via a secure video platform. No in-person contact with students. Ascera is registered with the ICO (ZC121786) and handles all student data in line with UK GDPR. Enhanced DBS certificate available on request.

Student outcomes (anonymised)
GCSE Biology · Grade 4 → Grade 7
"Joined at the start of Year 10 with a Grade 4. Closed the gap within two terms and sat the exam above target grade."
Year 10 student · GCSE Biology
GCSE Maths · Grade 5 → Grade 8
"Grammar school student targeting selective sixth form entry. Intensive sessions over two terms; exceeded target by two grades."
Year 11 student · grammar school
A-Level Chemistry · Grade C → Grade A
"Started sessions in Lower Sixth with a predicted C. Focused on mechanism and data interpretation. Sat final exam at Grade A."
Year 13 student · independent school
A-Level Biology · Grade D → Grade B
"Joined sessions in January of Year 13 after dropping marks on synoptic questions. Focused on essay structure and command word technique. Sat summer exam at Grade B."
Year 13 student · sixth form referral

What your school receives: a co-branded one-page brief for SLT or staff distribution, and with written parental consent, optional session summaries and grade progress updates shared directly with the referring teacher. No admin, no paperwork, no ongoing commitment.

How schools work with Ascera
Option What it involves Best suited to School commitment
Preferred tutor listing Ascera is added to your recommended tutor list or shared with parents upon request Grammar, selective and independent schools Minimal (one-time decision)
Active referral arrangement Teaching staff or pastoral leads refer specific students; Ascera contacts families directly All school types, especially for Year 10–13 Low (single email or note to parents)
School-promoted service Ascera featured in parent communications, newsletters, or the school website Private schools, academy trusts, large state schools Medium (co-ordinated comms)

Step 1: Referral

Teacher, pastoral lead or SENDCO identifies a student who would benefit from additional support and shares Ascera's details with the family.

Step 2: Consultation

Family books a free 30-minute consultation with Ascera. We assess current level, exam board, and target grade. No commitment required at this stage.

Step 3: Progress

Regular sessions begin out of school hours. With parent consent, Ascera can share session summaries and grade progress back to the referring teacher.