Hickling Hacks - GCSE Science and A Level Chemistry tuition

About Kirsty Hickling – Online Science Tutor & AQA Examiner

Welcome to Hickling Hacks! I’m Kirsty Hickling – a passionate and experienced chemistry tutor dedicated to helping sixth-form students excel in A Level Chemistry.

With over 16 years in the classroom, including as a Head of Science, I now offer multiple online tutoring services designed to boost confidence, deepen understanding, and improve results.

  • 🧪 Experienced GCSE Science Teacher
  • 🔬 Specialist in A Level Chemistry
  • 💻 Online tutoring via interactive whiteboard & screen sharing
  • 📚 Tailored lessons, past paper support, and exam strategies
  • 🎓 Ideal for Year 12 and Year 13 students aiming for top grades
  • 💬 Friendly, approachable, and jargon-free explanations

Whether you’re aiming for a Grade 9 or A*, struggling with the jump from GCSE, or just want to feel more confident in class, I can help you crack it – one hack at a time

Awards and Certifications

Qualified teacher status

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recognised teaching certification in England, with over 16 years of classroom experience.

DBS Checked

Enhanced DBS Checked

Fully vetted and safe to work with children and young people. Subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

The Tutors Association

Registered Member – The Tutors' Association (TTA)

Committed to professional standards and safeguarding excellence.

AQA Approved Examiner

AQA Examiner

Valuable insight into how exams are marked and what examiners look for.

Policies

At Hickling Hacks, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and transparent learning environment for all students and families. Below you’ll find links to our key policies and terms, which outline our approach to safeguarding, data protection, tutoring arrangements, and use of our online learning platform, Hickling Hacks – Learn. We encourage all users and parents/guardians to review these documents before engaging with our services:

If you have any questions about these policies, please contact us at Kirsty@HicklingHacks.co.uk.