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The questions parents actually ask

Straight answers about group sizes, levels, cost and how booking works. If yours is not here, just ask — Lynsey answers her own messages.

How many pupils are in a class?

Never more than five. That is a hard limit, not a target. Five is small enough that every pupil gets asked questions and nobody can sit quietly at the back not understanding, but large enough that pupils learn from each other's questions.

Which levels do you teach?

National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry, following the SQA courses. Lynsey has taught all three levels in Scottish classrooms for over 20 years. There is a page for each: National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

What difference does it make that Lynsey marks for the SQA?

She sees how marks are actually awarded, at scale, every year. Pupils often understand the chemistry perfectly well and still lose marks on phrasing, on missing a command word, or on answering a slightly different question from the one asked. Knowing where those marks go is very hard to get from a textbook.

Are classes online or in person?

Both are available depending on the group and where you are in Scotland. Send an enquiry with your location and Lynsey will tell you what is running near you and what is available online. There is a page for each area she covers.

How much does it cost?

Prices vary by course and by group, so it is best to ask for the current rate for the class you are interested in. Send an enquiry and you will get a straight answer with no obligation.

When do classes run?

Class times are published on the timetable. Groups typically run weekly during term time, with additional revision sessions closer to the exams.

My child is struggling badly. Is it too late?

Usually not, but be honest with Lynsey about where things stand. She has taught long enough to tell you frankly whether a class will help, what is realistic in the time available, and whether a different level would be a better fit.

Can my child take Higher Chemistry without having done National 5?

It is possible and pupils do it every year, but it is a demanding route because Higher assumes N5 knowledge from the first week. It is much more manageable with support. Mention it in your enquiry so the right group can be recommended.

Is Lynsey PVG checked?

Yes. Lynsey is a fully qualified teacher, GTCS registered and PVG checked.

How do I book a place?

Send an enquiry through the booking form, or message on WhatsApp. Tell Lynsey the level and roughly where you are, and she will come back with what is available and what is left in each group.