About Me
Brightminds Tuition is run by Daniel Pycock MSc MA. Daniel received an MSc Economics from Birkbeck, University of London (2022) and an MA in History from the University of St Andrews (2013).
Daniel has been a tutor since 2020 and has established an extensive track record of improving grades and increasing the enthusiasm of pupils for maths, economics and history. He is a prize-winning economist in his own right having achieved the Highly Commended Prize in the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Breakthrough Prize 2019, as well as having been a Finalist in the Institute of Economic Affairs Brexit Prize 2014. Prior to becoming a private tutor, Daniel worked in UK Parliament, as well as in some of the world's foremost companies in Financial Services and Oil & Gas.
Daniel is based in London but also teaches internationally via Microsoft Teams for pupils taking iGCSE, International A-Levels (IAL) and International Baccalaureate (IB).​
For economics and history, Daniel offers tuition at GCSE, A-Level, Bachelors and Masters Degree level. For Maths, he offers tuition at KS3, GCSE, A-Level and A-Level Further Maths levels. To see a price list for all the different subjects and levels of tuition available, please consult the courses tab.
Testimonials
"Cost: £100 per hour. Value: Priceless. Thank you so much for supporting H during her exams. I have no doubt you are responsible for her getting the A* "
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[Parent of Pupil H, A-Level Economics Grade: A*, University Entry: Cambridge]
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"Thank you so much for your work with F. He is predicted A for Micro and A* for Macro, which is so much better than [the B and C] he started with. I look forward to you working with him next year!"
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[Parent of Pupil F, AS-Level Economics Grade: A*, University Aim: Oxford]
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"In case C has not already reached out, I am very pleased to report that he has succeeded in securing an A* in Economics. It is clear that he has benefited immensely from his regular lessons with you, and subject to your own plans, we would love to keep you on as his advisor during the first year of university..."
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[Parent of Pupil C, A-Level Economics Grade: A*, University Entry: Oxford]
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"Thank you so much for your work with T. I know that she is not the type of pupil you usually take on, but starting on a U and getting her to a C... I don't know how you've done it. You've really made the difference between T going to university this year and her having to reapply while doing retakes. Thank you again"​
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[Parent of Pupil T, A-Level Economics Grade: C, University Entry: Oxford Brookes]
"A and I were talking/reviewing things over the weekend - including the importance of the contribution that you have made to his improved performance in Economics. I wanted to reach out to you to extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to you for your support, care and diligence in assisting A to achieve that improvement over the past months."
[Parent of Pupil A, A-Level Economics Grade: A*, University Entry: TBC]
"When P first met you, he was a nervous wreck and a C seemed impossible. The fact he achieved a B in economics is entirely down to you and I can't thank you enough. The patience and the flexibility you showed were exactly what he needed."
[Parent of Pupil P, A-Level Economics Grade: B, University Entry: Santa Clara (US)]
"I highly recommend Daniel as a Tutor. He has helped our son to prepare of his iGCSE History. Daniel is a driven, organised tutor who has developed an inspiring relationship with our son. He engages with him well and catches his interest with obviously well prepared and well-structured lessons. The post lesson reports are very useful and informative. We are glad we chose him!"
[Parent of Pupil J, GCSE History - Achieved: Level 7 (Predicted: Level 5)]
"You really are a brilliant tutor. The fact you got my thoroughly disinterested son to want to get into top set, and then helped him to achieve it... I cannot possibly thank you enough."
[Parent of Pupil M, KS3 and GCSE Maths - Started: Level 6, Predicted: Level 8, Ongoing]