Helping A-Level and GCSE Religious Education students achieve top grades for university success.
Your child deserves better than what their classroom offers.
Chaotic classrooms? Non-specialist teachers? Religious Education treated as an afterthought?
If your child is a student who genuinely wants to think deeply and achieve top grades in RE and Philosophy — I'm here. I've seen what they dealing with, and I know they deserve more.
Oxford-educated. School-experienced. Qualified RE and Philosophy teacher.
I offer one-to-one consultations and group tutoring that gives your child the depth, the skills, and the exam technique their school can't.
I've been in their classroom.
I've seen what they're dealing with.
As a RE teacher in London secondary schools, I know first-hand why so many bright, curious students sometimes feel let down by their school's approach to Religious Education and Philosophy.
Chaotic Classrooms
You want them to learn, but poor behaviour from other students makes it nearly impossible to concentrate, let alone think deeply about the subject.
Non-Specialist Teachers
Too many schools assign RE to teachers without real expertise. Your child deserves a tutor who lives and breathes this subject — with an Oxford degree to prove it.
Not Enough Lesson Time
RE and Philosophy are squeezed into the margins of the timetable. There's simply not enough time to explore the depth and richness these subjects deserve.
A Low Priority Subject
Schools focus resources on maths, English and science. But for your child, RE and Philosophy matter — and they need proper support to achieve the grades they're capable of.
Why learn with me?
I'm not just a tutor — I'm a qualified, practising teacher with deep academic expertise and decades of experience helping people learn.
Oxford University
BA Hons (& MA) in Theology and Philosophy
PGCE with Distinction
University of East London — Best Dissertation Prize
Experienced RE Teacher
Covering KS3, GCSE & A-Level in London
Author of 14 Books
Including works on ethics, equality and critical thinking
20 Years Training Adults
Award-winning communicator and conference speaker
Evidence-Based Pedagogy
Expert in cognitive load theory, scaffolding and dual coding
How it works
Flexible, tailored tutoring designed to fit around you and your child's life.
Taster Session
Try before you commit. Book a 30-minute consultation session to see if my tutoring style works for your child.
Get Lesson Six for Free
Pay in advance for five quality religious studies and philosophy lessons, get the sixth for free
Online Lessons
One-hour lessons via video call. Offered weekly, to bring solidity, regularity and practice to your child's learning.
High quality resources
In class, and available separately, you and your child will benefit from the best quality, relevant resources for excellence.
A clear and understandable breakdown of the content, making it feel far less overwhelming.”
— Bethel S.
“Really helpful — the scholars’ beliefs and evaluations were explained clearly and logically.”
— A-level Student
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Ready to think deeper
and achieve higher?
Your first consultation is 30 minutes, no pressure, just a chance to see how much more you can get from RE and Philosophy.
Gideon Burrows
Expert RE & Philosophy tutoring for GCSE and A-Level students who want to think deeper and achieve higher. Exam and Oxbridge specialist.