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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 18 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
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
Videos
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.
Safeguarding and Health & Safety Policy Statement
Madison Tuition
Statement of Intent
Madison Tuition is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive learning environment for all students. Safeguarding and the health, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central to my practice, and I take my responsibilities seriously as an educator and sole proprietor of Madison Tuition.
Professional Background and Training
I am a fully qualified secondary English teacher, holding a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). I have 18 years of classroom experience and have taught in six secondary schools across Blackpool and the Fylde.
I hold a current Enhanced DBS certificate and undertake annual safeguarding training, including (but not limited to:
  • Child Protection
  • Serious Youth Violence
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Trauma Informed Practice
I also regularly complete health and safety training relevant to working with children and young people in an educational setting.
Copies of all relevant certificates and qualifications can be viewed by request. Please email madisontuitionblackpool@gmail.com.
Tuition Environment and Premises
Tuition sessions take place in my home learning studio, which is accessed directly via the driveway. Students do not need to walk through other areas of my home to access the learning space.
The learning studio:
  • Has four windows and a glass-panelled door
  • Has no blinds, ensuring visibility from outside at all times
A security light is installed on the driveway to ensure the area is safe and well lit when students arrive and leave their sessions.
Other members of my family may be present in separate areas of the home during tuition sessions; however, students will never have unsupervised contact with them, with the following exception:
 -Should a student need to use the toilet during a tuition session, they may use the bathroom located next to the learning studio, which has a lockable door. This will be an unsupervised arrangement and, while care is taken to minimise any interaction, there may be brief and incidental contact with other members of my family in shared areas of the home.
I also have a small dachshund puppy. During tuition sessions, the puppy is kept securely in a crate in a separate room and does not interact with students.
Group Size and Supervision
The majority of tuition sessions are delivered in small groups, with a minimum of 2 students and a maximum of 4 students per session.
When 1:1 sessions are conducted, parents/carers are welcome to remain for the duration of the session if they wish.
Student Information and Onboarding
Before onboarding any new student, parents/carers are required to complete a New Starter Enrolment Form. This ensures that I have essential information to deliver tuition safely, including:
  • Parent/carer contact details
  • Information about any disabilities, special educational needs or medical conditions
  • Details of how the student will travel home after sessions
Parents/carers are asked to notify me of any changes to this information as they arise.
Arrival and Collection Procedures
Students under the age of 14 will be escorted out at the end of sessions and supervised until I have seen their parent/carer.
If a parent/carer is not present at the end of the session:
  • The student will be brought back into the learning studio to wait under supervision
  • Once contacted by their parent/carer, the student will be sent out (unsupervised) to meet them if another tuition session has already begun
These procedures are in place to ensure student safety while allowing sessions to run smoothly.
Transparency and Parental Engagement
Prospective parents/carers are welcome to meet with me and view the learning studio prior to tuition commencing. Open communication and transparency are key to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.
Should you have any questions or queries, please contact me at madisontuitionblackpool@gmail.com
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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