Expert Physics tuition

Phil Knight BSc(hons) DPhil (Oxon) CSciTeach

  • over 30 years as a secondary school teacher in the UK

  • Science Adviser for Devon LA

  • Examiner for A Level Physics and BTEC L3 Engineering

  • Exam author for GCSE Physics

Enhance your understanding

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woman biting pencil while sitting on chair in front of computer during daytime
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man wearing headphones while sitting on chair in front of MacBook

Physics can be challenging!

With friendly and skilful online tutoring, I can help you to achieve your goals

Enjoy and succeed

Build your confidence

For your peace of mind I am fully DBS checked at enhanced level in relation to working with children. I am happy to provide my DBS certificate, and school references if required.

Courses covered include GCSE and iGSCE Physics, A Level Physics, BTEC Engineering, SVE General Engineering Science..............if you are doing another course please contact me - I can usually help

Expert online tutoring

I use a variety of approaches and resources to ensure that you gain a clear understanding of the subject. You will be free to discuss the topics you find difficult, and you will have plenty of guided practice to help you develop your skills. We will use face-to-face discussion, real-time visual aids, guided exam practice and live marking to boost your understanding.

Your tutor

I am a very experienced classroom teacher with an expertise in both the subject matter and in the variety of approaches which help you to learn. I understand what makes this subject difficult, and I have a number of resources to help.

Using my experience as an examiner and as an examination author I will ensure that you gain the insights and skills needed to maximise your grade in the exam.

For full CV see the top of the page.

Phil Knight BSc(hons) D.Phil (Oxon) CSciTeach

"Great tuition that was tailored to my specific subjects. Will definitely use Phil again for future examination prep" Neil

session outline

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Online sessions
Subjects taught

  • A Level Physics

  • GCSE and iGCSE Physics

  • GCSE Combined Science (Physics element)

  • BTEC L3 Enginering Principles

  • SVE General Engineering Science I and II

  • All sessions are 55 minutes in length.

  • There is a free introductory session at your home. It is used to find out your needs, and to understand which approaches will work best for you.

  • Sessions take place in the afternoon, evenings and at weekends. School holiday sessions can also be arranged, if required.

  • The cost can be reduced if more than one student joins the same session. For details see the CHARGES tab

  • All sessions can be arranged at your home (rather than online) for an additional fee. For details see the CHARGES tab

"Phil really did go above and beyond to make sure all aspects of what I needed to learn was covered. From contacting the examination board to compiling previous exam questions for us to go through and study. Cannot recommend or thank Phil enough for his help" Ben

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person using silver laptop computer on desk

★★★★★

"Phil is an excellent tutor. He was very dedicated in helping my children to understand the difficult topics in Physics and improving exam technique. They achieved an 8 and a 9 in GCSE Physics. We would definitely recommend him." Amira