Specialist A-level Physics support for girls
Why Physics Feels Hard at A-level — And Why It Doesn’t Have To
Many capable girls begin A-level Physics confident and curious, but quickly start to doubt themselves. The subject becomes heavier, more abstract, and more exam-driven. Perfectionism creeps in. Confidence drops.
This is rarely about ability.
Traditional tutoring often focuses on memorising methods and practising past questions, without addressing how students think, understand, and apply Physics. When confidence is shaken, this approach falls short.
Physics with Kate exists to do things differently.
A Community Where Girls Belong in Physics
The Physics with Kate Community is a supportive, academically focused space for girls studying A-level Physics.
Inside the community, students have access to:
Free BRIDGE-based mini courses
Brave and opened - Guided problem-solving sessions
Real understanding of the concepts
Insight by applying formulas and calculations to solve problems
Demonstrate understanding with exam technique support and revision resources
Growth, support with UCAS, extra-curricular competitions and projects and industry links
Free to join a network of like-minded girls who take Physics seriously
Subscriptions for 1:1 and group tutoring
This is a place where curiosity is encouraged, ambition is normalised, and girls feel confident to ask questions and think deeply.
I am driven to help girls move from learning Physics to thinking like physicists — with confidence, clarity, and depth.
Through expert teaching, community support, all within the BRIDGE Framework, girls develop real understanding, strong exam performance, and belief in their place in Physics.
A Different Way to Learn Physics: The BRIDGE Framework
At the heart of everything we do is the BRIDGE Framework — a structured, proven approach designed to help girls thrive in A-level Physics.
The girls leaving Physics are often high-attaining, conscientious, and deeply capable. What they struggle with is not content, but confidence. Perfectionism. A sense that Physics is about being right rather than thinking deeply.
B — Brave Problem Solving
Students work on open-ended problems with no single correct answer — questions like “How long would it take to cycle to the Sun?”
The aim is not accuracy, but confidence: making assumptions, explaining reasoning, and becoming comfortable with uncertainty.
R — Real Understanding
Physics is taught as a story, not a list of equations. Students learn to visualise forces, energy transfers, and interactions. If they can imagine it, they can understand it — and memorisation drops away.
I — Insight Through Evidence
Only once understanding is secure do we formalise it mathematically. Equations describe relationships students already understand, rather than replacing understanding.
D — Demonstrating Understanding
Clear exam technique is built on solid foundations. Students learn how to communicate their thinking precisely, structure answers effectively, and secure marks.
G — Growth Beyond the Syllabus
Physics becomes a pathway, not just a subject. Students are supported to explore enrichment, STEM opportunities, and future routes with confidence.
How You Can Work With Me
Support is offered in clear layers, so students and families can choose what fits best.
Free Community Access
A welcoming starting point with BRIDGE-based resources and introductory courses.
1:1 Specialist A-level Physics Support
Personalised teaching rooted in deep understanding, confidence, and exam success.
Small Group Programmes
Structured learning with motivated peers, focused on thinking, discussion, and application.
About Kate
I’m Kate — an experienced Physics teacher, examiner, and the founder of Physics with Kate.
Over more than 15 years, I’ve taught and examined thousands of students and seen first-hand how capable girls can lose confidence in Physics at A-level. I’ve also seen how quickly that changes when teaching focuses on understanding, courage, and belonging.
The BRIDGE Framework grew from real classrooms, real results, and a deep belief that girls belong in Physics — and can excel in it.
Ready to Build Confidence in Physics?
Whether you’re looking for structured support, a specialist tutor, or a community that truly understands A-level Physics, you’re in the right place.
How can my child make real progress in A-level Physics?
One of the most effective ways to support girls in A-level Physics is to use school holidays wisely. With less pressure, students can rebuild confidence, strengthen understanding, and practise applying ideas to unfamiliar problems.
Students can work through a free BRIDGE course in the community area or join a live revision course, combining deep understanding with exam-focused support to build confidence, independence, and readiness when it matters most.
A Level - February
PHYSICS ONLY
18, 19, 20 Feb 2026
Revision Course
GCSE - Easter
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY PHYSICS
7 - 10 April 2026
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