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GCSE & A-Level ​Computing Tuition in Hemel Hempstead

Welcome to Philip M Russell Ltd 

Hands-On Computing Tuition with Real Hardware and Practical Activities – In Person or Online

Struggling with algorithms, binary, or networks? At Philip M Russell Ltd, we take Computing beyond the screen. Whether you’re coding in Python or exploring the internals of a hard drive, we offer GCSE and A-Level Computing tuition that blends expert teaching with real, hands-on experiences — both in-person and streamed online. From Raspberry Pi projects to working with vintage computers and modern hardware, our sessions are designed to make computing real, visible, and engaging.

💻 Computing Tuition Options

✅ 1:1 Tuition

  • GCSE Computer Science – £40/hour
  • A-Level Computer Science – £50/hour
  • Covers programming, theory, and hands-on computing with real hardware

✅ Group Lessons 

  • From £25/hour
  • Small groups, ideal for coding challenges, revision, and hardware investigations
  • Available in our tech lab or live online

Experience Computing as It Was Meant to Be

Most tutors stick to theory.
We show how computers actually work — from 1980s microchips to modern Raspberry Pi robotics. Students build, program, connect, and experiment, gaining a level of confidence and insight rarely seen in school settings.

📍 Based in Hemel Hempstead — Teaching Across the UK

Whether you live locally or prefer to study online, you can expect the same high standard of teaching. Our unique combination of classroom clarity and studio-grade online lessons means your child receives the support they need — wherever they are.

What Makes Our Computing Tuition Unique?

🖥️ Real Hardware. Real Learning.
Use and explore a range of computers from vintage to modern, including: Apple IIe
TRS-80
Sinclair ZX80 and ZX Spectrum
Modern Linux, Windows, and Mac OS systems

🔧 Interactive Practical Activities 
Take apart hard drives and learn what’s inside
Build a computer from components — motherboard, RAM, CPU, power supply
Set up and configure a network
Use HP diagnostic tools to watch how data travels down memory tracks in real time
Program Raspberry Pi computers to control traffic lights, sensors, and lifts
  
🔍 See How a Computer Works 
Visualise how memory, buses, and processors interact
Use diagnostic software and oscilloscope views to understand binary and signal logic
Hands-on activities that build real, deep understanding — perfect for both coursework and exam prep
  
📹 Professional Online Delivery 
All sessions can be delivered online via our multi-camera TV studio
Live close-ups of hardware demos, screen sharing for coding, and real-time interaction
Great for remote students who still want the full experience
  
📱 Digital Notes & Project Files PDF notes, annotated diagrams, and source code sent directly to your phone
Build up a digital portfolio of your work automatically
  
📖 Exam Board Coverage Extensive past paper library for AQA, OCR, and Edexcel
Includes example projects, coursework tips, and support with pseudocode, logic diagrams, and systems architecture