Weekly Group Masterclasses for OCR A Y13
Raise your exam grade with question focused masterclasses from a highly experienced A level Biology teacher.
Every week we go through a different topic from the specification and look at how to apply the content to OCR A exam questions. I show how to understand commonly occurring questions and how to answer them.
“Outstanding A-level Biology tutoring! Patient, engaging, and highly personalised—even in group classes, it feels one-to-one. Recorded sessions, all questions answered, and every student involved. Our daughter jumped a grade and achieved an A and a place to study Medicine at University” - Google reviews 2025
During the lesson students use an interactive whiteboard to write answers to exam questions which (only) I can see and comment on. Students can ask questions at any time but are not required to speak on camera to the group. The classes run in focus mode on zoom - so I can see every student, but they are not visible to the rest of the class.
Students can stream a recording after their lesson for revision and note taking.
I teach using evidence-based educational theory. With decades of A level Biology class and one-to-one teaching experience, I am very aware of the misconceptions and misunderstandings that cause students to unnecessarily struggle, and of the mistakes that can lead to dropped marks in exams.
By correcting these issues, students not only do better in exams but also learn to enjoy studying Biology.
The typical class size is 6-12 students. No payment is taken in advance. The classes are £45 per lesson. The card you use to reserve your place is charged after the lesson.
OCR Biology A Y13 Schedule (2026–2027) Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Notes: Closed for Christmas (Dec 22 & 29); Includes sessions during Easter.
| Month | Date | Spec Ref | Topic Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 15 Sep | 5.2.1 (a–d) | Photosynthesis – chloroplasts, pigments, light-dependent stage |
| 22 Sep | 5.2.1 (e–h) | Photosynthesis – Calvin cycle and limiting factors | |
| 29 Sep | 5.1.1 (a–d) | Communication and Homeostasis | |
| October 2026 | 06 Oct | 5.2.2 (d–g) | Respiration – Part 1 (Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation) |
| 13 Oct | 5.2.2 (a–c) | Respiration – Part 2 (Glycolysis, anaerobic, RQ) | |
| 20 Oct | 5.1.4 (a–c) | Hormonal Communication – Part 1 | |
| 27 Oct | 5.1.4 (d–e) | Hormonal Communication – Part 2 | |
| November 2026 | 03 Nov | 5.1.2 (a–b) | Excretion and the liver (incl. diabetes) |
| 10 Nov | 5.1.2 (c–d) | Kidneys – Part 1 (Structure and nephron function) | |
| 17 Nov | 5.1.2 (d–f) | Kidneys – Part 2 (Osmoregulation and dialysis) | |
| 24 Nov | 5.1.3 (a–d) | Nerves – Part 1 (Resting and action potentials) | |
| December 2026 | 01 Dec | 5.1.3 (e–g) | Nerves – Part 2 (Synapses and transmission) |
| 08 Dec | 5.1.5 (a–c) | Animal responses (Brain, reflexes, heart rate control) | |
| 15 Dec | 5.1.5 (d) | Meiosis recap, monohybrid, codominance, sex linkage | |
| 22 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) | |
| 29 Dec | — | No Lesson (Christmas) | |
| January 2027 | 05 Jan | 5.1.5 (e–f) | Inheritance: Dihybrid, autosomal linkage, epistasis |
| 12 Jan | 6.1.2 (c–d) | Chi-squared and t-test | |
| 19 Jan | 6.3.1 (a–d) | Succession, distribution, and abundance | |
| 26 Jan | 5.1.5 (l) | Muscle contraction | |
| February 2027 | 02 Feb | 6.1.1 (a–c) | Cellular Control – mutations and gene regulation |
| 09 Feb | Revision | Revision lesson on the whole of Module 5 | |
| 16 Feb | 6.1.3 (a–b) | Manipulating Genomes – DNA & gene sequencing | |
| 23 Feb | 6.1.3 (c–e) | DNA profiling, PCR, and gene analysis | |
| March 2027 | 02 Mar | 6.1.2 (e–f) | Evolution and Hardy-Weinberg |
| 09 Mar | 6.1.2 (g–h) | Speciation and artificial selection | |
| 16 Mar | 6.1.3 (f–g) | Gene therapy and cloning | |
| 23 Mar | 6.1.3 (h) | Genetic engineering | |
| 30 Mar | 5.1.5 (g–j) | Plant responses – Part 1 (Easter Session) | |
| April 2027 | 06 Apr | 6.3.2 (a–b) | Populations and sustainability (Easter Session) |
| 13 Apr | 6.3.2 (c–e) | Conservation, preservation, and management | |
| 20 Apr | 6.3.1 (e) | The nitrogen cycle | |
| 27 Apr | 6.3.3 (a–b) | Biotechnology – microorganisms | |
| May 2027 | 04 May | 5.1.5 (k) | Plant responses – Part 2 |
| 11 May | 6.3.1 (f–h) | Ecosystems and biomass transfer | |
| 18 May | Revision | Revision lesson - Plant transport | |
| 25 May | Final | Synoptic Links and Exam Paper Practice |