About Steve Donnelly: Advanced Skills Teacher & Founder
The Proven System for GCSE Success, Developed by a Specialist Examiner
Hi, I’m Steve Donnelly. After three decades dedicated to teaching and examining, I created the GCSEBetterGrades System because I saw a need for a truly effective, systematic approach to high-stakes exams. As a father of four, I understand the pressure GCSEs put on a family, and I know how to get students the grades they need.
Authority & Verified Credentials
Parents trust my system because it is built on verifiable expertise:
- Advanced Skills Teacher (AST): A prestigious status awarded by the DfE for excellence in teaching. My Teacher Reference Number is RP 96/55918.
- Mastery of UK Exam Specifications: I have extensive teaching and examining experience across the major UK boards, including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.
- Specialist Examiner Role: I have been an Examiner for AQA, Edexcel, and the European Baccalaureate specifications. I was also part of the small group of Teacher Examiners who updated and refined the European Baccalaureate syllabus.
- International Appointment: I was selected by the British Government to teach and examine at the elite European Schools. My work there was praised for its "competence and pedagogical professionalism."
The GCSEBetterGrades Method: Why Students Progress
The system is not just about content; it's about changing the student's entire attitude towards Maths, Sciences and English - creating a study habit.
- Verified Results: My students consistently see significant progression, achieving high scores including top-level S.A.T.S results.
- Focus on Understanding: Students report that I helped them "understand some complicated things, quite often explaining better than the textbook does".
- Positive Learning Environment: The teaching style is designed to be highly effective without creating stress. Lessons are described as "funny and relaxed," leading students to learn "a lot more because no pressure was on".
- "Systematic": I approach students with a mature and positive way of presenting Maths, which helps them progress significantly.
My Promise to Wirral Parents
The goal is to focus purely on the proven path to exam mastery.
- Guaranteed 1-to-1 Coaching: Every session provides direct, face-to-face time with a specialist.
- Risk-Free Commitment: The first month is a FREE Trial. You only pay if you are satisfied with your child's progress.
- Measurable Progress: We provide structured accountability, turning hard work into higher grades.
A Local Wirral Family Man
Living in the Wirral I am the father of four—two born in England, two born in Italy! My two daughters attended West Kirby Grammar School, and my two sons attended Calday Grange.
A bit of tennis at Hoylake LTC and a bit of gym/swimming at West Kirby Concourse. Oh! And can be seen for a couple of hours each week on Friday lunchtime at the Concourse's swimming pool. Been a volunteer helper at West Kirby Disabled Swimming Club for years. New helpers and disabled swimmers are always welcome to join!