How do we differ from schools?

• We tailor programmes to every individual's needs – we are not constrained by following the curriculum for a particular year group – the programme we set takes the child from the point they are at and builds on from this at a pace appropriate for each student

• We have the time – the time to listen to the student, to talk through concerns, to answer questions, to repeat things as many times as necessary

• We have no behaviour problems – we do have a ratio of approx 4 students to 1 teacher but we do not allow any student to dominate teacher time or to disturb others working.

• We have a relaxed, informal atmosphere – although our teachers expect respect from the students we want students to relate well to their tutor. All tutors are known by first name terms by students and are keen to get to know each student they tutor.

• We have a purpose build tuition centre that does not look like a classroom. Our centre has a smart, modern look with up-to-date equipment and high quality resources.

• Homework is not compulsory. Each week we set homework for each student to reinforce or to extend on from the session. Although we encourage students to complete homework we do not punish students if they do not. We encourage the students to see that the more effort they put in the more they will get out of the tuition. We do not encourage parents from getting involved in homework (other than perhaps seeing that it has been completed) so that we are able to see what the student is able to do completely independently.

• We reward students for small achievements. Praise and tangible rewards such as lollipops, stickers and small prizes are given at regular intervals. We have structured reward systems leading to the award of medals and trophies for learning times tables etc.

 

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Charlotte had been underachieving in Maths for some time. Her confidence had dramatically fallen. You have helped her to realise that she can succeed and now she really enjoys the subject.