Hugo Cheyne is one of Tugo's two co-founders and its Designated Safeguarding Lead. He read Economics at the University of Warwick, and has been a governor at Harlesden Primary School in Brent since November 2023, where he is deputy chair of the governing board.
He has tutored Maths for more than five years, and worked as a STEM learning support assistant at William Morris Sixth Form in Hammersmith. Before that he was a product manager at SeedLegals and product lead at Y42, as well as working in investment at BlackRock and Global Founders Capital.
In 2024 he founded Trailblaze, an AI tutor meant to do the job without a teacher in the room. The software worked, but students who had access to it mostly didn't use it. That is why Tugo puts a person on every call.
He writes about revision technique, exam logistics and what the evidence says about group size.
“I love finding the root cause of a student's problems and starting from there, rather than assuming everyone knows what they should.”
Qualifications and experience
- •BSc Economics, University of Warwick
- •Five-plus years tutoring Maths
- •Governor and deputy chair of governors, Harlesden Primary School, Brent
- •STEM learning support assistant, William Morris Sixth Form
- •A-Level: Maths A*, Further Maths A*, French A*, Economics A, Spanish A
- •12 A*s at GCSE
- •Founder of Trailblaze, an AI tutoring tool
- •Enhanced DBS checked
Posts by Hugo
8 published articles. Written and checked against primary sources in line with our editorial policy.
22 September 2026
Why Your Child Can Do the Maths Drill but Not the Exam Question
Your child gets the homework right and drops marks on the exam. It's often not nerves: it's choosing the method. Here's what examiners see and how to fix it.
17 August 2026 · Updated 20 August 2026
GCSE Maths Resit: The 11-Week Plan to Find 17 Marks
A grade 3 sits at most 17 marks below a grade 4. An eleven-week plan for the November 2026 GCSE Maths resit, built on finding those marks.
31 July 2026 · Updated 20 August 2026
GCSE Maths Remark Deadline 2026: Remark or Resit?
The 2026 GCSE remark deadline is 24 September, and a remark can take up to 20 days to come back. Remark, re-check or November resit: which to choose for Maths.
20 March 2026 · Updated 31 July 2026
How Much Does a GCSE Tutor Cost in the UK?
What GCSE tutors cost in the UK in 2026: 1:1 rates by location and qualification, group tutoring prices, and how to judge value beyond the hourly rate.
27 February 2026 · Updated 30 July 2026
5 Signs Your Child Needs a GCSE Tutor
Not sure if your child needs a tutor? Here are 5 clear signs - from dropping grades to subject avoidance - and practical steps to take without delay.
6 February 2026 · Updated 1 October 2026
How to Choose an Online Tutor: 9 Questions to Ask Before You Book
Choosing the right online tutor can feel like a gamble. These 9 questions will help you identify qualified, effective tutors, and avoid the ones who aren't.
16 January 2026 · Updated 6 October 2026
GCSE Maths Grade Boundaries 2026: AQA Marks for Every Grade
AQA GCSE Maths grade boundaries for 2026: a grade 4 took 63/240 on Higher and 154/240 on Foundation, a grade 7 took 166. Every grade, 2022 to 2026.
5 December 2025 · Updated 20 August 2026
The Parent's Complete Guide to GCSE Maths in 2026
Everything a UK parent needs to know about GCSE Maths in 2026: grading, tiers, the three papers, where examiners say marks are lost, and how to help at home.
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