Beyond the Textbooks: Geography, History, Modern Studies for Secondary Pupils

Charting the World: Secondary Support for Geography, History and Modern Studies

Support for SQA National 5 and Higher Students

Build confidence, strengthen understanding and achieve your potential with expert tutoring across Geography, History and Modern Studies — 3 core subjects at the heart of the Scottish Curriculum.

At My Primary and Secondary Tutor, our lessons are designed for SQA National 5 and Higher students who want to deepen their knowledge, improve exam technique and develop the critical thinking skills needed for success. Our fully qualified tutors provide clear explanations, structured guidance and personalised feedback that make a lasting difference.

Geography: Understanding People and the Planet

Our Geography sessions help students explore how human and physical processes shape the world. From climate change and global development to Scotland’s landscapes and environments, we bring the subject to life through discussion, case studies and problem-solving.

We focus on developing key exam skills such as interpreting maps, analysing data and producing well-structured written answers, all aligned with CfE experiences and outcomes for Geography and SQA exam framework. 

History: Investigating the Past and Informing the Present

Through engaging historical inquiry, learners explore major themes and events that have shaped Scotland, Britain and the wider world. We emphasise critical analysis, essay structure and evidence based argument,  helping students build confidence in both written and verbal communication.

Our Scottish History tutoring supports National 5 and Higher topics, from the Scottish Wars of Independence to twentieth-century world history.

Modern Studies: Understanding Society and Politics

Modern Studies helps young people make sense of the world today. At My Primary and Secondary Tutor, our fully qualified tutors help students develop knowledge of political systems, social issues and international relations, with a focus on SQA National 5 and Higher Modern Studies content.

We help students interpret data, form balanced arguments and evaluate complex issues, all skills that are invaluable for both exams and real-world citizenship.

Specialist Tutoring for Geography, History and Modern Studies

Build confidence and achieve academic success with expert support in Geography, History and Modern Studies tailored to the Scottish Curriculum (SQA). Our expert tutoring helps National 5 and Higher students strengthen understanding, improve exam technique and develop critical thinking across these key social subjects.

My Primary and Secondary Tutor create engaging and structured sessions where learners explore global and Scottish issues, from environmental change and historical events to modern political systems and current affairs. Our tutors provide clear explanations, targeted feedback and practical strategies that make complex topics easier to understand and apply.

Delivered online across Scotland and the UK, our flexible tutoring is designed to support learner’s goals, build confidence and enhance performance in SQA assessments. Whether you’re preparing for exams or aiming to deepen subject knowledge, we offer personalised, professional support that makes a measurable difference.

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