What Is Peppo All About?

At Peppo, we provide high quality online tutoring to GCSE and A Level students. We help them prepare for their exams but also give them the confidence that allows them to thrive at school. To achieve this we only work with the best online tutors who are passionate about their GCSE or A level subjects and who can provide the learning opportunities students need in a fun and engaging way. We help all young people with our services as we operate as a not-for-profit social enterprise, providing tutoring to private students and disadvantaged students in need of support. The profit we make from private sessions directly funds tutoring disadvantaged students. These students are selected by teachers in schools or youth workers in community centres and our online tutors provide them with free additional support, helping them get the academic boost they need for a successful start in life.

Do You Offer GCSE tuition?

We do! All of our tutors can provide GCSE tuition. We cover a range of topics from English and maths to science and languages. Once you contact us we will be in touch to understand more about your needs and how we can help.

Do You Offer A Level Tutoring?

Yes! We understand how stressful A levels can be in order to secure a University place. We appreciate that Schools are pushing for the best results, students are under pressure to get the results they need for a University place and parents are caught up in the middle. This is where our online tutors can step in to provide your teenager with the help they need to get their best A Level results possible.

How Does Your Online Tutoring Work?

As a parent you can register on our platform using our website. We will have an initial call or exchange of e-mails; following which we will identify the best possible tutor based on your child's preferences and needs. The tutor will then contact you and arrange the day and time for the online session. The tutor will provide the details of the on-line platform which will include an interactive whiteboard and video that allows your child to engage with our tutor. It’s as simple as that!

How Do You Assign Tutors?

We always search for a tutor who best suits your child's needs. To do this, we will seek to understand those needs and then find the best possible tutor. Should the initial tutor not be a good fit, we can also offer alternative options.

Do Parents Receive Any Reports?

Yes. As part of our service, we always keep parents in the loop. The tutor will provide you with updates on how your child is progressing, ensuring you have confidence in their development. They will also let you know what lessons are being planned.

Are All Lessons Free?

No. As a non-profit we offer free 1-to-1 tuition to disadvantaged students who are referred to us by schools, foodbanks or community centres. However, for all students who register on our website we charge £30 per hour. We generally request that payment for the lessons is made in advance.

What Are The Benefits Of Tutoring?

Our tutoring provides a level of teaching that can't be achieved in an ordinary classroom. With 1-to-1 tutoring we enhance the learning process with personalised lessons tailor made for your child. Tutoring helps students progress in school which has many benefits including the following: Potentially Higher Grades - The obvious benefit of tutoring is the potential for better results which can have a profound impact on a students opportunities given that around the world, grades are used as a foundation for job applications and career progression. We focus on quality teaching which is tailor made for the student focusing on subjects that the student is struggling with. In each lesson, we focus on a topic that will be tested in an exam. This level of focus allows students to learn at a faster rate and can lead to better results in exams. Build Confidence - Confidence can become a big problem for many young people in school. For many students the reason they fall behind is not a lack of ability but simply a lack of confidence. This can create several issues in the classroom, including a lack of focus, motivation and desire to learn. After very few tutoring sessions our students report feeling more confident in the classroom, being prepared to answer questions, participate in group work and interact more with their teachers. This has a positive impact on their learning and helps them feel more confident when going into the exam room.

Is Tutoring Only For Students Who Are Struggling?

Absolutely not. Tutoring can benefit every child. For high achievers, we will help them strive for the top grades and the success they deserve or help them learn a new subject which is outside the standard school curriculum. Our tutoring is a great way to help your child get to the next level or broaden their knowledge.

Do You Offer Tutoring In-Person?

No, we do not provide in-person tutoring mainly because our students prefer on-line tutoring. It is more convenient, flexible and the students are more relaxed in their home environment and so more receptive to learning. It also means that the quality of tutoring is not dictated by geography and we can provide the very best tutor for your child regardless of where the tutor may live.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB

Online English conversation sessions to help young refugees (11-18) practice their English and integrate into the UK.

Helping young refugees learn English …

"The teacher is supportive and helps my son believe in himself. He particularly enjoyed the games created to learn English, which is hard to learn!"

My child enjoyed greatly her sessions. She adores her teacher.

"My son has enjoyed the opportunity to learn with an English speaking teacher, learn new grammar structures and improve his vocabulary before the new school term. Thank you so much for giving us this chance."

“Thank you for the great opportunity for Ukrainian children to learn English language online and for free.”

“Thank you very much for this initiative. My son feels less alone with a language barrier, and his adaptation here is going more smoothly."

The Peppo English Conversation Club

The “English Conversation Club” was launched in the summer of 2022 to help improve the English language skills of young Ukrainians arriving in the UK. Our hope was to enable them to engage with the UK education system, make friends and adjust to their environment.

Following the success of this program, we are expanding the English Conversation Club to support refugees from around the world, aged 11-18. The online group sessions are designed to be a fun and safe space to both learn and connect with others experiencing a similar situation. Students are grouped by English ability and the learning takes place between a large group of peers and focused practice in breakout rooms. Each session is centered around a linguistic theme or cultural event in the UK and is highly interactive throughout. Recent sessions have included a fun class on idioms and strange sayings in the UK, a spooky story creative writing workshop for Halloween and a session all about Bonfire Night.

By making English Conversation fun, we hope to give refugees the language tools to make friends, engage with a new environment and get the most out of the UK education system.

If you have come to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker and would like to register your child for Peppo’s free English Conversation Club, please fill out the form below.

97.8%

of students who responded to our survey reported enjoying the sessions.

87.7%

reported an improvement in their English level.

97.8%

said they wanted to continue at the end of the Summer, so we have now launched a follow-on programme to provide ongoing support.

Volunteer to be a Leader of an English Conversation Club

If you would like to volunteer to lead an English Conversation Club to help young people arriving in the UK develop their English language skills, then please register today. We are looking for graduates or undergraduates who speak fluent English and who are keen to help make a difference. No experience needed, just energy and enthusiasm!