FAQ’s
For Primary
FAQ’s – English & Maths Booster
1. When can my child start?
You can start at any time of the academic year and your child(ren) will make progress. However, to get the most out of the booster classes we recommend starting at the beginning of the academic year.
2. What year groups are the booster classes for?
We have year group specific booster classes for children in year 1, year 2, year 3, year 4, year 5 and year 6. All our booster tuition sessions are delivered in age appropriate classes.
3. How long are the booster classes?
Our English and Maths booster group sessions are 2 hours and 10 minutes long. Children have a one hour of English lesson, then a 10-minute break followed by a second hour Maths lesson.
4. How many children are there in the booster classes?
In our booster classes, we ensure an average of 8 children per tutor, with a maximum of 9 students to 1 tutor. These classes are specifically designed for children in the same year group, offering highly targeted and focused tutoring.
5. How will you teach my child(ren)?
Children learn in various ways whether they it be visual, auditory, reading / writing or kinesthetic. All our tutors are very experienced with teaching children using various methods to ensure they understand what is being taught. Primary tutors give lots of examples whether it be using the whiteboard, discussing verbally or demonstrating practically.
6. Will my child(ren) receive homework?
Yes. Children are given homework for Maths and English on a weekly basis (except for assessment weeks). All homework is based on what a child has learnt in the lesson and is designed to reinforce their learning. Ones returned, homework is marked and explained with further examples.
7. How much homework will my child(ren) receive?
Homework will vary on a week by week basis. Tutors typically give 4 sheets for each subject. However, if I child would like additional homework, they tutor can make the relevant arrangements within reason.
8. Will I be informed regularly of my child(ren)s progress?
Yes, all our children have weekly progress reports which will let you know how they did in their classwork, homework and including work ethic. Tutors and parents can also write comments within the weekly reports which make them a great way of ensuring regular communication between your child(ren)s tutor and yourself.
9. What qualifications and experience do the tutors have?
All our primary tutors are fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our primary tutors have experience delivering the Primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within a school-based setting.
10. What will they be taught for English and Maths?
We have carefully planned weekly lessons for the whole year. Topics that are taught are all in line with the current Primary National Curriculum. A list of topics can be found at the top of this page.
FAQ’s – SAT Booster
1. When can my child start?
You can start at any time of the academic year and your child(ren) will make progress. However, to get the most out of the booster classes we recommend starting at the beginning of the academic year.
2. What year groups are the SATs booster classes for?
SATs Booster classes are for year 6 children only.
3. How long are the booster classes?
Our SATs booster group sessions are 2 hours and 10 minutes long. Children have a one hour of English lesson, then a 10-minute break followed by a second hour Maths lesson.
4. How many children are there in the booster classes?
In our booster classes, we ensure an average of 8 children per tutor, with a maximum of 9 students to 1 tutor. These classes are specifically designed for children in the same year group, offering highly targeted and focused tutoring.
5. How will you teach my child(ren)?
Children learn in various ways whether they it be visual, auditory, reading / writing or kinesthetic. All our tutors are very experienced with teaching children using various methods to ensure they understand what is being taught. Primary tutors give lots of examples whether it be using the whiteboard, discussing verbally or demonstrating practically.
6. Will my child(ren) receive homework?
Yes. Children are given homework for Maths and English on a weekly basis (except for assessment weeks). All homework is based on what a child has learnt in the lesson and is designed to reinforce their learning. Ones returned, homework is marked and explained with further examples.
7. How much homework will my child(ren) receive?
Homework will vary on a week by week basis. Tutors typically give 4 sheets for each subject. However, if I child would like additional homework, they tutor can make the relevant arrangements within reason.
8. Will I be informed regularly of my child(ren)s progress?
Yes, all our children have weekly progress reports which will let you know how they did in their classwork, homework and including work ethic. Tutors and parents can also write comments within the weekly reports which make them a great way of ensuring regular communication between your child(ren)s tutor and yourself.
9. What qualifications and experience do the tutors have?
All our primary tutors are fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our primary tutors have experience delivering the Primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within a school-based setting.
10. What will they be taught in the SATs Booster class?
Children are taught English and Maths that are relevant to the SATs examination at the end of year 6. Topics that are taught are all in line with the current Primary National Curriculum. A list of topics can be found at the top of this page.
FAQ’s – Reception
1. When can my child start?
You can start at any time of the academic year and your child(ren) will make progress.
2. How long are the lessons?
Our lessons are hourly and we recommend lessons that are no longer than one hour for reception children.
3. How many children are there in the lesson?
Our reception tuition is on a one to one basis only, making them an extremely targeted form of learning support.
4. What will my child(ren) be taught?
Children are taught literacy and numeracy topics in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. A list of topics can be found at the top of this page.
5. How will you teach my child(ren)?
Children learn in various ways whether they it be visual, auditory, reading / writing or kinesthetic. All our tutors are very experienced with teaching children using various methods to ensure they understand what is being taught. Reception tutors will give lots of visual and auditory instructions and examples.
6. Where will my child work?
Children will work in one of the designated one on one suites.
7. Will my child(ren) receive homework?
Yes. Reception children are given an appropriate amount of homework on a weekly basis. All homework is based on what a child has learnt in the lesson and is designed to reinforce their learning.
8. Will I be informed regularly of my child(ren)s progress?
Yes, all our children have weekly progress reports which will let you know how they did in their classwork, homework and including work ethic. Tutors and parents can also write comments within the weekly reports which make them a great way of ensuring regular communication between your child(ren)s tutor and yourself.
9. What qualifications and experience do the tutors have?
All our primary tutors are fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our primary tutors have experience delivering lessons around the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework within a school-based setting.
10. Are all staff DBS cleared?
Yes all our staff are DBS cleared.
FAQ’s – 1-2-1 Tuition
1. When can my child start?
You can start at any time of the academic year and your child(ren) will make progress.
2. How long are the lessons?
Our lessons are hourly and we recommend lessons that are no longer than one to two hours for primary children.
3. How many children are there in the lesson?
There will be one tutor dedicated to one student during all one to one tutoring sessions making them an extremely targeted form of learning support.
4. What will my child(ren) be taught?
5. How will you teach my child(ren)?
Children learn in various ways whether they it be visual, auditory, reading / writing or kinesthetic. All our tutors are very experienced with teaching children using various methods to ensure they understand what is being taught.
6. Where will my child work?
7. Will my child(ren) receive homework?
Yes. 1-2-1 students are given an appropriate amount of homework on a weekly basis. All homework is based on what a child has learnt in the lesson and is designed to reinforce their learning.
8. Will I be informed regularly of my child(ren)s progress?
Yes, all our children have weekly progress reports which will let you know how they did in their classwork, homework and including work ethic. Tutors and parents can also write comments within the weekly reports which make them a great way of ensuring regular communication between your child(ren)s tutor and yourself.
9. What qualifications and experience do the tutors have?
All our primary tutors are fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our primary tutors have experience delivering the Primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within a school-based setting.
10. Are all staff DBS cleared?
Yes all our staff are DBS cleared.
FAQ’s – 1-2-2 Tuition
1. When can my child start?
You can start at any time of the academic year and your child(ren) will make progress.
2. How long are the lessons?
Our lessons are hourly and we recommend lessons that are no longer than one to two hours for primary children.
3. How many children are there in the lesson?
There will be one tutor dedicated to only two students during all 1-2-2 tutoring sessions making them an extremely targeted form of learning support.
4. What will my child(ren) be taught?
5. How will you teach my child(ren)?
Children learn in various ways whether they it be visual, auditory, reading / writing or kinesthetic. All our tutors are very experienced with teaching children using various methods to ensure they understand what is being taught.
6. Where will my child work?
7. Will my child(ren) receive homework?
Yes. 1-2-1 students are given an appropriate amount of homework on a weekly basis. All homework is based on what a child has learnt in the lesson and is designed to reinforce their learning.
8. Will I be informed regularly of my child(ren)s progress?
Yes, all our children have weekly progress reports which will let you know how they did in their classwork, homework and including work ethic. Tutors and parents can also write comments within the weekly reports which make them a great way of ensuring regular communication between your child(ren)s tutor and yourself.
9. What qualifications and experience do the tutors have?
All our primary tutors are fully qualified primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Our primary tutors have experience delivering the Primary National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 within a school-based setting.
10. Are all staff DBS cleared?
Yes all our staff are DBS cleared.
