Your child is capable but inconsistent
They understand the work at home but lose marks under time pressure or misread what a question is asking. We find the pattern behind the slips, then practise the exact skill that keeps failing.
Qualified teacher · Personal one-to-one tuition
Great teaching starts with understanding your child.
One-to-one English and Maths teaching, entrance exam preparation and carefully designed lessons for 7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB and 13+. Every plan starts with understanding your child.
Teaching since 2013 Kingston & Wimbledon Online worldwide
A personal introduction
Get to know the teacher behind every lesson.
A short introduction from Damian.
Teaching credentials
UK qualified teacher with QTS
Your child, your plan
Individual materials and feedback
A real relationship
Directly with Damian, every lesson
The person behind ClassAce
A teacher who gets to know your child, not just their scores.
I'm Damian Fearon, a qualified UK teacher with QTS. I've been teaching since 2013 in UK and Australian schools, including Sacred Heart and Alexandra Primary in Kingston.
When you choose ClassAce, you work with me directly. I teach the lessons, prepare the materials and get to know what helps your child learn. No rotating tutors, and no one-size-fits-all worksheets.
What you can expect
The reassurance of knowing who is teaching your child.
Qualified and experienced
Qualified Teacher Status and classroom teaching since 2013.
Every resource has a purpose
Original materials built around the skills your child needs.
You deal directly with me
One consistent teacher, honest feedback and no agency hand-offs.
Face-to-face in Kingston upon Thames and Wimbledon · Online worldwide
Tuition that fits
The right support for your child.
English, Maths and school entrance teaching with Damian. In Kingston and Wimbledon, or online worldwide.
01 / Stronger foundations
English & Maths tuition
Build understanding, confidence and fluency with teaching shaped around your child.
Explore English & Maths02 / A purposeful plan
School entrance preparation
Thoughtful preparation for 7+, 8+, 11+, ISEB and 13+, with attention to the skills each child needs.
Explore school entrance tuition03 / Worldwide
International online tuition
Preparation for British school entrance exams and ISEB Pre-Test from overseas.
Explore international tuitionLooking for something specific?Kingston 11+ tuition Wimbledon 11+ tuition 7+ & 8+ tuition ISEB Pre-Test tuition
Beyond more practice papers
Less guessing. More understanding.
Good tuition begins with finding out where learning is getting stuck. Then we teach that skill properly, not simply hand over another paper.
Tell me what's difficultGeneric papers are becoming a battle
You are doing plenty of practice, but it is difficult to tell whether it is addressing the actual problem. Lessons replace untargeted drilling with concept teaching and purposeful follow-up.
You have target schools but no clear plan
You need help deciding which skills matter, when to introduce timed work and how much preparation is reasonable. The plan stays tied to the child and the schools you are actually aiming for.
The ClassAce approach
Thoughtful teaching. Visible progress.
A simple, consistent approach that keeps parents informed and children moving forward.
Find the real gaps
A calm starting look at knowledge, technique and confidence. I notice what a child knows, what they avoid, and how they think when the work gets a little harder.
Teach it properly
Clear explanation and carefully chosen or original material replace untargeted practice papers. Every lesson is built around what that particular child needs next.
Show parents what comes next
A short recap, purposeful practice and a clear sense of where support is still needed. You will know what improved, what still needs work and what to do before the next session.
A look inside a lesson
Not another generic worksheet.
These are real examples of the individual materials I create. The topics change, but the purpose stays the same: stronger understanding and more confident thinking.
01 / Reading · Inference · 11+
Character Detective Academy
A reading investigation that encourages pupils to look closely, justify their ideas and think like detectives.
Explore this real worksheet
02 / English · Spelling · Vocabulary
Treasure Island spelling hunt
Classic literature turned into purposeful spelling practice, with vocabulary that feels connected to a story.
Explore this real worksheetParent perspectives
What parents say.
The difference personal teaching can make to a child's confidence.
Damian quickly understood where our daughter was struggling and gave her confidence without adding pressure.
My son went from dreading comprehension to actually asking for practice papers. The Detective Academy worksheets made all the difference.
We tried generic papers and group classes, but our son just switched off. One-to-one with Damian, tailored to how he learns, completely changed his attitude.
Lessons & availability
One-to-one, with room to grow.
Lessons typically last 50 minutes. They include focused teaching, prepared materials and clear next steps.
Availability varies by day and whether tuition is online or face-to-face. Send an enquiry and I will reply personally.
£70 per 50-minute lesson
Includes individual preparation and lesson materials. Other arrangements can be discussed before booking.
Good to know
Common questions.
7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and ISEB Pre-Test, plus school-specific papers for grammar and independent schools. I also support general catch-up and confidence work for children in Years 1 to 8.
Both. Online sessions use a shared whiteboard and screen-share. Face-to-face is possible around Kingston and Wimbledon where it works for your location and timetable.
Every child I tutor gets worksheets made for them. Some children respond to detective cases. Some need mission-style packs. Some just want the content delivered clearly without gimmicks. The work is always rigorous. The wrapper is whatever makes them pick up the pencil.
A calm starting assessment of knowledge, technique and confidence. I look at what your child knows, what they avoid and how they think under a little pressure. This keeps the sessions that follow focused on what they need.
Scheduled one-to-one lessons typically last 50 minutes. That includes focused teaching, prepared materials and clear next steps. Where helpful, the final few minutes are used to recap and agree what comes next.
A standard one-to-one session is £70 for 50 minutes, including prepared lesson materials and clear next steps. I will confirm availability and any different arrangements before you book.
No tutor can guarantee admission. School decisions depend on multiple factors including the exam itself, the cohort, the school’s criteria and how a child performs on the day. Tuition aims to improve preparation, knowledge, technique and confidence. It cannot promise a particular outcome.
Use the form at the top of this page. I read every enquiry personally and reply within 24 hours. Tell me about your child, which schools you are considering and what kind of support would help most. No obligation and no hard sell.
The next step is simple
Tell me about your child. We'll take it from there.
I read every enquiry personally and reply within 24 hours. No obligation and no hard sell.