Helping hard working OCR A-Level Biology students move up a grade with A* content clarity, proven exam techniques & effective study strategies, without spending every waking minute studying.
Does this sound like you?
You feel like you’re working hard…but your grades just aren’t shifting & it’s frustrating.
You understand the content in class but when it comes to the exam questions, you just never seem to get the marks or understand what the question actually wants.
You struggle with knowing exactly what to study and the best study skills/hacks to help you achieve your goals. You find it difficult to keep up with all the content.
You’ve tried past papers and revision tips online but exam technique is still a mystery - you wish someone would just teach it to you simply.
You want higher grades without giving up your entire life to studying.
This isn’t for you if…
You’re still learning the basics and are on a E/U. You want a cramming session over sustained, longer term progress. You believe you can achieve high grades without effort. You’re unwilling to practice and apply new strategies.
Your support system for success in OCR A-level Biology:
Deep Subject Knowledge + Exam Technique = Top Grades!
Master Exam Technique & Get the Marks
Weekly live & interactive exam technique coaching helps students learn how to approach exam questions with confidence and strategy.
We focus on what examiners are really looking for — how to understand & decode the question, structure answers clearly, and use the right key phrases to actually get the marks. Over time, you’ll build a toolkit of exam technique strategies to turn your knowledge into marks.
You’ll learn how the mark schemes work, what makes an answer “tick the box,” and how to stop losing marks for things they did know — but didn’t express in the right way, all from a current examiner & experienced teacher.
Get A* Content Confidence
Build deep understanding & a strong foundation for success, taking the guesswork out of applying your knowledge in exams and ensuring
These on-demand A* Content Confidence videos break down the trickiest topics in OCR A-Level Biology into clear, easy-to-understand mini-lessons. No overwhelm. No unnecessary fluff (textbook, I’m looking at you…). Just the essential explanations and relevant detail your child needs to truly understand the content — and feel confident applying it in the exam.
We focus on the key terms and ideas that come up in the mark schemes, so your child isn’t just revising — they’re learning how to use what they know to pick up marks and boost their grade.
Personalised Support & Community
This isn’t one-size-fits-all group learning — it’s a supportive, personalised programme to help build students confidence & boost their grades. I know every student personally - their goals, their dreams, their strengths & weaknesses.
In our live Q&A sessions, students can ask their own questions and get tailored advice, teaching or feedback, just like in 1:1 tuition. But unlike 1:1, they’ll also benefit from hearing others’ questions, learning from shared struggles, and becoming part of a motivating community that reminds them they’re not doing this alone.
Students can submit their own written work for detailed feedback from an examiner every week, so they know exactly how to improve and, as Biology Boost members, you also get priority access to top-up 1:1 sessions, when available, if you need.
Everything you need for top grades!
I designed the programme to include everything you need for success in OCR A-Level Biology. So inside, you’ll find
Exclusive mark scheme perfect topic notes - highly visual, condensed & written using years of examiner experience & OCR mark schemes. (worth £50)
Structured exam question packs - using a targeted MARCKS analysis technique to ensure students efficiently target & work on their weakest skills & topics. (worth £40)
Making it easy for you to focus on actively learning & understanding rather than endlessly writing notes, finding resources or wasting time in your independent study.
In exam time, you’ll have access to masterclasses, past paper walkthroughs and predicted papers, based on my extensive analysis of past papers & work as an A-Level examiner. Throughout the year, join ‘pop up’ live sessions on everything from study skills, mental health & mindset to co-working ‘accountability’ sessions to keep your study on track.
All for only…
Year 12
£90 a month
2 live sessions a week + A* content clarity videos, resources, marked feedback task & more.
Year 13
£120 a month
3 live sessions a week + A* content clarity videos, resources, marked feedback task & more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Click the button above & book in your free welcome call
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Year 12 - Exam Technique - Wednesdays 6.45 - 8pm
Year 13 Exam Technique - Thursdays 6.30 - 7.45pm
Year 12 & 13 Q&A - Wednesdays 5.30pm
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No problem! Every live session is recorded and uploaded the next day for you to catch up.
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You pay a monthly subscription, like you would a gym membership or similar. This gets you access to all of the resources, live sessions, videos and community.
Payment is through a secure, online portal. I cannot take direct bank transfers as this makes my accounting difficult!
You can cancel your monthly payment at any time and there is no long term commitment. I ask that you give me at least 5 days notice before your payment date, to ensure you don’t get charged.
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Because the support in Year 13 goes even deeper! Students get full access to the Y12 modules as well as the full Y13 programme. Perfect for revision for upcoming mock exams (& the real thing!)
There are also extra goodies, tailored specifically to the demands of final exams. This includes:
Revision planning and time management support
Access to predicted papers, past paper walkthroughs, and examiner-style feedback
More frequent live Q&As and opportunities for tailored guidance around exam time.
It’s designed to give students everything they need in their final year — so they can revise with clarity, apply their knowledge with confidence, and walk into the exam hall feeling fully prepared.
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Although I work as normal for most half terms, I do take some time off during the Christmas holidays and may take a week off for a holiday at a non-peak time. In this case, I will always provide alternatives - either pre-recorded sessions or rescheduled sessions at alternate times.
Please note I do not take any time off from April-June as this is the main exam season.
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All materials and sessions are specifically targeted to OCR A A-Level Biology.
Although there is a lot of overlap in content, skills and exam questions with other A-Level exam boards, I can’t guarantee that it will exactly align with your specification.
Meet your teacher
Got a question? Grab a cup of coffee (or tea…) & let’s chat!
Caroline Shepherd — Secondary Tutor of the Year 2025
I’m Caroline — fully qualified teacher, former Head of Biology, and current A-Level examiner. I help hardworking A-Level students move from middle C’s to A’s.
I’m passionate about equipping students with the exam technique they need to be successful in A-Level Biology. As an A-Level examiner, I know exactly where and why students lose marks and proactively teach students to avoid these mistakes, whilst giving them reliable strategies to turn their knowledge into marks.
My dedication to teaching & learning earned me the title of ‘Secondary Tutor of the Year’ at the 2025 National Tutoring Awards, with the judges commending me on my excellent tracking & support systems and impact on pupil progress.
I 100% believe that you don’t need to sacrifice your entire social life to be successful in A-Level Biology! Between sports & extracurriculars, jobs, driving lessons and seeing friends, our teenagers live busy lives so empowering them with efficient, smart study strategies is key to making academic progress without the burnout. Happy, confident students = better grades!
Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my husband and my dog, Devi, out in the New Forest near where I live. I can often be found falling over at Pilates or swinging a kettlebell and love using exercise as an analogy for studying! I love to travel, cook, go to comedy or music and anything creative (current obsession is pottery).