MathsTutorHelp Group Classes
GCSE Foundation Maths Classes in Manchester
Grades 3–5 · Sundays, 10:00–11:00 am
Levenshulme High School, Manchester M19 1FS · Maximum 6 learners
£20 per lesson or £100 for six consecutive lessons
Join during the year, subject to availability. No need to book the whole course.
Send an enquiry and Mr Sheraz will contact you about availability and the next steps. Your place is confirmed before you attend.
Support That Builds Confidence
Clear explanations, written practice and individual help in a small Foundation group.
An experienced teacher
Taught by Mr Sheraz, a qualified and DBS-checked maths teacher with 15+ years of teaching experience.
Exam practice every lesson
Build secure methods with GCSE-style questions and an extension towards Grade 5.
Support between lessons
Students have their own portal login for practice materials, and parents can access the portal too.
What Students Work On
For Year 10 and Year 11 students studying Foundation Maths at school. A diagnostic check helps identify where your child needs support.
Secure the core methods
Work through number, percentages, ratio, algebra, graphs, geometry, statistics and probability.
Understand mistakes
Practise showing working clearly, review common errors and get help with difficult steps.
Build independent revision habits
Use portal worksheets and holiday exam papers to practise between classes.
2026/27 Foundation Course Plan
30 lessons, from 4 October 2026 to 13 June 2027. Explore the weekly topics below or download the programme.
Block 1 – Number, Percentages & Ratio · 8 lessons4 Oct 2026 – 29 Nov 2026
| Lesson | Date | Main topic & extension |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04 Oct | Number Skills, Negatives & BIDMAS | Multi-step calculations |
| 2 | 11 Oct | Factors, Multiples, Primes, HCF & LCM | Prime decomposition |
| 3 | 18 Oct | Fractions & FDP Conversions | Mixed fraction calculations |
| — | 25 Oct | OCTOBER HALF-TERM – NO LESSON |
| 4 | 01 Nov | Percentages & Financial Maths | Percentage increase and decrease |
| 5 | 08 Nov | Rounding & Estimation | Error intervals |
| 6 | 15 Nov | Ratio & Proportion | Best buys and recipes |
| 7 | 22 Nov | Indices & Standard Form | Index laws |
| 8 | 29 Nov | Units & Compound Measures | Speed, density and pressure |
Extra practice: decimals, money, roots, inverse operations, exchange rates, reverse percentages and multi-step ratio questions.
Block 2 – Algebra, Equations, Sequences & Graphs · 7 lessons6 Dec 2026 – 21 Feb 2027
| Lesson | Date | Main topic & extension |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 06 Dec | Expressions & Substitution | Simplifying and algebraic identities |
| 10 | 13 Dec | Expanding & Factorising | Double brackets |
| — | 20 Dec–10 Jan | EXTENDED CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY – NO LESSONS |
| 11 | 17 Jan | Linear Equations & Inequalities | Unknowns on both sides |
| 12 | 24 Jan | Simultaneous Equations | Forming equations from a context |
| 13 | 31 Jan | Quadratic Equations | Solving by factorising; roots from a graph |
| 14 | 07 Feb | Sequences & nth Term | Fibonacci-type and simple quadratic sequences |
| — | 14 Feb | FEBRUARY HALF-TERM – NO LESSON |
| 15 | 21 Feb | Straight-Line Graphs | Gradient and y = mx + c |
Extra practice: collecting like terms, function machines, rearranging formulae, real-life graphs, and quadratic, cubic and reciprocal graphs.
Block 3 – Statistics & Probability · 3 lessons28 Feb 2027 – 14 Mar 2027
| Lesson | Date | Main topic & extension |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 28 Feb | Averages & Frequency Tables | Estimated mean |
| 17 | 07 Mar | Charts & Scatter Graphs | Correlation and line of best fit |
| 18 | 14 Mar | Probability | Venn and tree diagrams |
Extra practice: frequency trees, sampling, pie charts, stem-and-leaf, two-way tables, relative frequency and expected outcomes.
Block 4 – Geometry, Measures & Trigonometry · 5 lessons21 Mar 2027 – 25 Apr 2027
| Lesson | Date | Main topic & extension |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 21 Mar | Angles & Polygons | Parallel lines and interior/exterior angles |
| — | 28 Mar | EASTER SUNDAY – NO LESSON |
| 20 | 04 Apr | Area & Circles | Composite shapes and sectors |
| 21 | 11 Apr | Surface Area & Volume | Plans and elevations |
| 22 | 18 Apr | Transformations | Describing a single transformation fully |
| 23 | 25 Apr | Pythagoras & Right-Angled Trigonometry | Exact trig values |
Extra practice: perimeter, nets, 3D shapes, metric units, bearings, scale drawings, congruence and similarity, vectors, constructions and loci.
Block 5 – GCSE Exam Paper Revision · 7 lessons2 May 2027 – 13 Jun 2027
| Lesson | Date | Main topic & extension |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 02 May | Paper 1 Exam Paper (Non-Calculator) | Timed paper, then mark-scheme review |
| 25 | 09 May | Paper 1 Exam Paper (Non-Calculator) | Second full paper and exam technique |
| 26 | 16 May | Paper 2 Exam Paper (Calculator) | Timed paper, then mark-scheme review |
| 27 | 23 May | Paper 2 Exam Paper (Calculator) | Second full paper and Grade 5 questions |
| 28 | 30 May | Targeted Revision for Paper 3 | Calculator skills and common Paper 3 questions |
| 29 | 06 Jun | Paper 3 Exam Paper (Calculator) | Timed paper, then mark-scheme review |
| 30 | 13 Jun | Paper 3 Exam Paper (Calculator) | Final full paper and exam strategy |
Extra practice: timed full past papers, mark-scheme marking and personal weak-topic lists.
Holidays and home practice
No lessons: 25 October 2026; 20 December 2026–10 January 2027; 14 February and 28 March 2027. Lessons run on 4 and 11 April and 30 May.
Holiday weeks are not charged and do not break a six-lesson booking. Students receive exam papers for October half-term, Christmas and February half-term.
Every learner has their own portal login, and parents can also access the portal.
GCSE Maths exams 2027
- Paper 1: Friday 14 May, morning — non-calculator
- Paper 2: Thursday 27 May, morning — calculator
- Paper 3: Monday 14 June, morning — calculator
Dates shown in the course programme for AQA and Edexcel. OCR learners sit the non-calculator paper second, on 27 May. Always check your school’s own exam timetable.
The programme began with a free diagnostic mock on 27 September 2026 (10:00–11:00). Students joining during the year begin with a diagnostic check.
How to Join
Students can join during the year where a space is available.
1. Enquire about a place
Use the enquiry form to tell us your child’s year group, current grade and target grade.
2. Confirm the details
Mr Sheraz will contact you about availability, the first lesson and payment arrangements. Missed-lesson and transfer terms are confirmed before booking.
3. Start with support
Your child begins with a diagnostic check and joins the weekly programme, with portal practice between lessons.
Foundation Class FAQs
How do I pay for lessons?
Pay £20 per lesson once your place is confirmed, or £100 in advance for six consecutive lessons (save £20). You do not need to book the whole course. Scheduled holiday weeks are not charged and do not interrupt a six-lesson booking.
What if my child misses a session?
Please contact Mr Sheraz as early as possible if your child will be absent. How a missed lesson affects a six-lesson booking, including any transfer or refund arrangements, is confirmed before you book. Scheduled holiday weeks are not charged and do not count towards the six lessons.
How is progress tracked?
Progress is tracked through diagnostic tasks, mock-style practice and tutor feedback. Students and parents can access the portal for practice materials.
Which exam boards are covered?
AQA, Edexcel and OCR can be supported, with tasks adapted to the student specification.
Can my child join mid-way through the term?
Yes. Students can join mid-way if a place is available. The first session includes a diagnostic check.
Who teaches the class?
The class is taught by Mr Sheraz, a qualified and DBS-checked maths teacher with 15+ years of teaching experience.
Is this suitable for Higher Tier students?
This class is for Foundation Tier. Higher students can view the Higher group here: GCSE Higher class.
Is there an online option?
Students who prefer learning from home can view online tuition options here: Online Maths Tuition.
Enquire About a Foundation Class Place
Tell us about your child and we’ll contact you about availability and the next steps. You can also call or WhatsApp 07860 248 525.