I know “procrastination” is repeated. I could argue that it’s such a big barrier to success that it bears repeating, but the honest answer is I couldn’t convince the AI generator to make the correction. Anyway, I’m sticking with it, it’s not perfect, neither am I and neither should you be. Perfectionism will lead to stress and hurt your performance in the long run.

Who’s the skinny Santa Clause meant to be? It’s actually Socrates – an ancient Greek Philosopher, and I’m attempting to follow in his footsteps. More than a decade of exam marking has surely accelerated the balding and it’s a matter of time before the greying takes full effect.

The real aspect I’m striving to emulate though is the Socratic teaching approach. Most Philosophers made bold claims to explain natural phenomenon, but Socrates was more down to Earth… “true wisdom is knowing you know nothing at all.” In the end this back-fired and he got sentenced to death for making Athenians look foolish.

If you’d like to (re-)learn physics in the Socratic style, always asking “why” and being curious, I’d be happy to guide you on your journey of discovery. If this monolog had made you question my qualifications – that’s a good thing – you need a questioning mindset, take a look at my journey into teaching. 

Around Christmas 2025 I sat down with my friend Lewis (A-level Physics Online) to give people a taster of what my new course would entail. If you can answer the questions correctly in the videos it’ll unlock some extra physical resources if you fully enrol on the course.

When I ran open days at school, I’d pull out all the stops, smoke machines, plasma balls, strobe lighting and half my Lego models. I recently had a student faint into my arms thing as I demonstrated a tyre rolling up a ramp – inspired by this classic Honda Advert. The aim is to open student’s eyes to the possibilities of studying physics, as many have been put off it at GCSE, possibly due to uninspiring teaching that sticks rigidly to the textbook.

However, at the start of year 12, with class sizes in excess of 25, the aim is very different – scare off those who have picked it without realising how tough it’s going to be and aren’t willing to put in the hard work, before it’s too late to change course. Lesson 1 of this course follows that rationale. You’ve already decided to study Physics, which is awesome, but if you want me to help you get your best grade possible, then I need you to show me how serious you are. 

That’s why in lesson 1 I focus on the two major battles I have every year – mastering sig figs and dealing with (combining) uncertainties. It’s boring, but important and not just because of the marks you’d lose if you cannot do it right. I’ll go in to the reasoning behind the rules so you actually understand and appreciate the rationale!

You’ll notice the 24 lessons are broken down as follows:

15 starred lessons, designed to cover the specification content

4 Italicised lessons, focusing on effective revision and exam strategies

5 History of Science lectures, adding context and the scientific method

Structuring the course in this chronological fashion just makes sense and we can build and develop on existing knowledge rather than give you a list of new facts as if out of nowhere. 

Master Key Concepts and Exam Techniques

This course is designed to help you excel in AS Physics. With 24 lessons, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of the key areas required for your exams, plus practical experience applying these concepts in various situations. I ensure each lesson is personalized, so you can move at your own pace while receiving the best tuition possible.

You’ll leave the course not just prepared, but confident in your ability to succeed in AS Physics. By the end of the course, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle your exams with ease, armed with a strong understanding of both theory and practical skills.