Former Head of Physics & Head of Science • 12 Years Classroom Experience

Expert Science,
Physics & Maths
Tuition

Building confidence. Developing understanding. Achieving results.

Specialist tuition for GCSE Combined Science, GCSE Triple Science, A-Level Physics and GCSE Maths. Supporting students across all UK exam boards through online and in-person tuition.

Tidal

GCSE Combined Science
GCSE Triple Science
A-Level Physics
GCSE Maths

tidalhq.uk

Getting started

How it works

01

Get in touch

Drop me a message telling me a bit about your child, their year group and what they’re finding difficult. There’s no pressure — just a friendly conversation to start.

02

Free intro call

We’ll have a quick call so I can understand exactly where your child is and what they need. I’ll talk through my approach and answer any questions you have.

03

First session

We get started. Sessions are built around your child — their pace, their gaps, their goals. From the very first session, the focus is on building confidence and momentum.

What we do

Our services & products

From one-to-one tuition and a home education app to resources, coaching and teacher training.

Tidal Tuition

Expert one-to-one and small group tuition for all ages, from KS1 to A-Level.

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Learnt app

A warm learning journal for UK home educating families. Log each day with ease.

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Meet the founder

Hi, I’m Josh.
I teach because it matters.

I’m a qualified science and physics teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, from Year 7 all the way to A-Level. I came into teaching via the assessment-only route — effectively an apprenticeship — and earned my QTS through the University of Derby in 2014.

Since then I’ve held roles as Head of Physics, Head of Science, Gifted & Talented Coordinator, and Duke of Edinburgh Manager. I’ve taught triple science and A-Level physics to students who’ve gone on to achieve grade 9s and A/A* grades.

My approach is simple: before a student can love a subject, they need to be able to access it. I reach students who’ve lost their spark for science or maths and help them find it again — by treating them as individuals, making topics relevant to their lives, and bringing genuine enthusiasm to every session.

Read more about me
Josh Pape
Founder, Tidal · QTS Science & Physics Teacher
QTS — University of Derby (2014)
BSc Oceanography with Physical Geography — University of Southampton
Head of Science & Head of Physics
10+ years teaching Y7–Y13
Today’s learningTue 16 Jun
Maths
Fractions with pizza slices — it really clicked!
45 min
English
Two chapters of Kensuke’s Kingdom. Great discussion.
30 min
Science
Built a solar system with paper and string.
60 min
PE
Bike ride to the park — 5 miles together!
90 min
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Our approach

Learner-centred in everything

Everything starts with the individual. Before a student can share your love of a subject, they need to be able to access it — and that takes patience, connection and the right kind of support.

Human first

Every student is an individual with thoughts, feelings and needs.

Access before enthusiasm

Enable the work first — the love of learning follows naturally.

All ages welcome

From primary school to adult learning and beyond.

Momentum matters

Small wins build confidence and keep students moving forward.

What people say

Trusted by families & schools

★★★★★

“Josh gave my daughter the confidence she needed going into her GCSEs. The sessions were completely tailored to her and she achieved a grade 9 in physics.”

Parent, Tidal Tuition
★★★★★

“Learnt has transformed how we record our home education days. It feels warm and encouraging, not like admin.”

Home educating parent
★★★★★

“My son had completely switched off from science. After a term with Josh he was talking about it at the dinner table. I couldn’t believe the difference.”

Parent, Tidal Tuition
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