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Madison Tuition - Expert English Tuition for KS3 and GCSE Students
Fully qualified and experienced Secondary and GCSE English Language and English Literature teacher of 19 years and GCSE English examiner, offering small group tuition in Bispham, Blackpool.
Meet the Tutor:
Joanna Walker
About me:
I have over 19 years' experience as a Secondary English teacher and have worked in 7 schools across Blackpool and the Fylde coast, teaching a full range of ages and abilities. I am also an examiner of GCSE English Language and I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
Background:
I achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Drama from Lancaster University in 2005. I then completed a PGCE in Secondary English in 2006 at Edge Hill University where I achieved Qualified Teacher Status.
Hobbies:
I love reading and attending live theatre and music concerts. I also enjoy sewing and am learning Spanish as my dream is to live in the Canary Islands one day.
Group Masterclasses
All group masterclasses are delivered in person from my home learning studio in Bispham, Blackpool.
GCSE English Literature Masterclasses
Suitable for Year 10&11 students, these masterclass courses will cover the key knowledge and exam skills for your studied GCSE English Literature set texts.
Tuesdays 5-6pm & 6-7pm (depending on which text you are studying)
Key Stage Three English
Suitable for Year 7&8 students, this course will help prepare you for the demands of GCSE English Language and Literature by focusing on key skills and content.
Wednesdays 4.30-5.30pm
GCSE Groundworks
Suitable for Year 9&10 students, this course will help prepare you for the demands of GCSE English Language and Literature by focusing on key skills and content.
Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm
Eduqas GCSE English Language
These classes are geared towards Year 10&11 students and will cover key knowledge, skills and and exam techniques for the WJEC/Eduqas GCSE English Language specification.
Thursdays 5-6pm
AQA GCSE English Language
These classes are geared towards Year 10&11 students and will cover key knowledge, skills and and exam techniques for the AQA GCSE English Language specification.
Thursdays 6-7pm
GCSE Bootcamps
5 week intensive exam preparation classes in the lead up to the GCSE English Language and Literature exams.
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning w/c 13th April 2026
1:1 and Online Tuition also available by request
Please contact me for more information
Term Dates 2026
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Why choose me?
"My son feels confident and ready for his GCSEs after Jo has helped him prepare. He thoroughly enjoyed his sessions and said they have been very beneficial. We would highly recommend Madison Tuition. Thank you. "
- Parent of Year 11 Bootcamp student 2025
"100% would recommend Jo, she really helped my son to gather his thoughts together and gave him the direction he needed to feel more confident going into his exams. Thank you so much. "
- Parent of online masterclass student 2025
"Thank you for helping my daughter with her English language and literature in the lead up to her GCSE exams! She said you really helped her learn to make well structured answers and knowledge recall of quotes and writing types. I'm glad we found you! "
- Parent of Year 11 Bootcamp student 2024
GCSE English Literature Bootcamp 2024
'Romeo and Juliet' Masterclass
Fees & Booking Info
Tuition sessions must be block booked for each half term (5/6/7/8 weeks depending on term dates) and paid upfront in full a week prior to the first session.
Contact Madison Tuition
Email
madisontuitionblackpool@gmail.com
Complete our quick enquiry form below or call/WhatsApp us directly on 07505120778. We'll arrange a convenient time to discuss your child's needs and recommend the best tuition plan.
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