Claire Duffy Education Centre

Claire Duffy Education Centre Highly experienced and enthusiastic English and maths teacher, now working as a private tutor. I WILL be able to help.

SATs, Entrance Exams, GCSEs, A level and dissertation help.

*Classes from £120 per month *1-2-1 tutoring from £180 per month I am a hugely experienced, well-respected, enthusiastic, motivated and energetic teacher who is passionate about empowering you (or your children) in Maths and English. My wish is for all children and young adults to be able to truly reach their potential. My small group te

aching workshops are built around what YOUR needs are. They focus on resetting thought processes & beliefs, and understanding how to ensure the right attitude towards learning is developed. The workshops are a mix of practical activities, group work, paired work and summary worksheets, all aimed at empowering students to switch on their metacognitive skills. They are encouraged to be their best, to inspire them to be accepting of themselves and to be mindful and respect others & themselves. With recent studies and qualifications in Child Behaviour and NLP underpinning the mode of delivery, all workshop options encourage new ways of thinking, and are soundly based in the most dominant theories. I am an experienced Ofsted rated grade 1 teacher who KNOWS how to get the message across, I am effective, ‘unembarrassable’ and happy to answer any question. Quotes from last 3 grade 1 observations:

“This was an outstanding lesson where the enthusiasm and passion of the teacher inspired the learners to want to engage further with the subject. All learners were stretched and challenged during the session to reach their potential, creating a wholly positive attitudes towards the subject matter.”

“Clearly stated aims and intended outcomes, teacher ensured that all learners understood terminology. Effective use of informal question and answer session to involve all learners and to maximise opportunities for peer learning.”

“Encouraging approach from the teacher ensures more equal contributions from individuals in the group. Good approach used to encourage more able learners to expand answers and explore ideas. The timing of questions was excellent and appropriate to individual learner need.”

“Teacher has an excellent but professional rapport with the group which is used to great effect in terms of classroom management. Consistent approach is applied to the subject matter throughout the session so that all discussions are linked into the stated aims of the session.”

“Detailed information provided excellent insight into planned learning and progress.”

“Lesson structure gave stimulating opportunities to promote greater understanding of E&D and addressed all matters appropriately and with ultimate respect from the learners.”

“Excellent range of activities planned to engage and challenge learners and meet auditory, visual and kinaesthetic needs.”

“ALL learners actively involved and engaged with theory and practical tasks based on what was discussed.”

“Teacher planned and delivered frequent changes in activity to ensure learners remain interested; materials prepared for the session are designed to provoke interest and discussion.”

“The structure of the session maximises opportunities for learners to explore, expand and share ideas. Teacher makes excellent use of naturally occurring opportunities to explore ideas.”

05/06/2026

Please check on your teacher friends - we are emotionally vulnerable! 😂 The delight at texting your students and hearing they’re cool, calm (and ready) becomes sadness as you realise it’s time to let them all go. I am not okay (I am!) 😂👵🏼

11/05/2026

I’ve paced the floor all morning but, the text messages coming in are all good ones. 👌🏼 English Lit 1, all done!

Personally, I’m enjoying the thought of not talking about Shakespeare/Dickens et al, for a while, as the focus shifts to maths! 👩‍🏫

25/12/2025

Merry, merry Christmas one and all. I hope that, however you celebrate, you make your heart happy today. 🍾🎁🎄

I also want to say, to the parents of year 10s that there is a stark warning in the feedback from examiners this year.⬇️...
21/08/2025

I also want to say, to the parents of year 10s that there is a stark warning in the feedback from examiners this year.⬇️ (It’s already available for exam centres.)

This message NEEDS sharing: they couldn’t be more clear - do NOT head to social media for your revision. I know that teachers can be annoying, but we ARE the experts - we DO know what we’re doing and we ARE focused on getting you through. We don’t make money from clicks because there is no cheat code - just a bit of reading and thinking.

*sorry about the photos.

21/08/2025

I am beyond proud of this year’s GCSE beauties. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 The fact that all of you/them have the confidence to attack these exams with such energy, after the ‘lost years’ and a schooling system that completely changed twice is brilliant, and this tenacity, drive, enthusiasm and commitment you/they showed are the real skills of life.

Your results do not define you - however they come. For some, even sitting the exams was the challenge as the school systems’, “one size fits all” is broken.

I have cried some serious tears over letting my students go this year: some have been with me for years and I’m already feeling a little bereft at not hearing about all your little wins, moving forward😂

You guys have the strongest knowledge of what and who they wish to be: much more so than I did at their age. I met so many young adults with the kindest hearts (and the smartest opinions), and I’m beyond proud of all of you. 🥹

Please, just don’t keep me waiting too long! 😂🍾

Address

172 Old Heath Road
Colchester
CO28AQ

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm

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