Redditch

At Kip McGrath Redditch we offer professional tuition in English, maths and science for students at Key Stages 2, 3, GCSE and A Level. We also prepare students for the 11+ and 13+ examinations. Tuition is delivered in a safe and appropriate learning environment by experienced, UK qualified teachers. All staff have current CRB (enhanced) certificates and relevant staff  have passed appropriate first aid training. The centre is Ofsted registered and all Childcare vouchers are accepted. 

The Centre Director is Mr Javaid Hussain, a qualified and experienced teacher who has taught in various schools in Birmingham and Solihull. As with all Centre Directors, Javaid has been trained fully in the Kip McGrath tutorial system

Is your child struggling with English maths or science?         

                                                                                                                                   

Our unique Tutoring Service includes:

 

· A free assessment of your child.

· Fully qualified, experienced teachers.

· Ongoing assessment and regular parental feedback.

· A standard 80 minute session in a positive learning environment.

· Dedicated programmes for 11Plus, GCSE and A Level exam preparation.

· Individual computer access for each student.

· Exclusive educational resources in English and maths.

· No advance booking fees. Pay lesson by lesson if you choose.

· Generous discounts for block bookings and for siblings.

 

 

English and maths programmes at Kip McGrath Redditch

Our tutoring programmes ensure that every student works at a level they are comfortable with before moving  on to the next level. Our tuition will help students to understand important concepts, build confidence and allow students to reach their full academic potential.

An English tutoring programme may consist of activities to develop:

·         Reading

·         Spelling

·         Grammar

·         Comprehension

·         Vocabulary

·         Writing skills

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Maths Tutoring

Our accelerated mathematics learning programme targets students 6 -16 in all Maths areas and levels. Many students feel uncertainty about their Mathematical ability or have a fear of Maths.We break down maths concepts into small chunks, ensure that students have fully mastered each one before going onto the next step.

Whether your child needs:  

·         Basic number skills

·         Mental Maths

·         Times Tables

·         Decimal Places

·         Fractions or Percentages

·         Time or Money

·         Place value

·         Algebra

·         Data Handling

·         Geometry

·         Help understanding new concepts introduced in Years 8, 9 and 10

11 Plus preparation

Grammar school entrance exams vary from school to school but they all contain the following components:

·       Verbal reasoning

·       Non verbal reasoning

·       mathematics

·       English

Students sit the entrance examinations early in Year 6 and at Kip McGrath Redditch we offer programmes of study using appropriate papers to ensure that your child is well prepared for the 11 Plus examination.

 

GCSE Examinations

For GCSE exams certificating from 2014, all external exams will have to be taken at the end of the course. Students will no longer be able to re-sit individual modules. GCSE exams will take place in May/June. However, there will be an additional opportunity to take GCSEs in Mathematics, English and English language in November because of the importance of these subjects for entry to further education and employment.

Students who have opted to study biology, chemistry and physics as separate GCSE subjects,  (separate sciences option),  may have to sit a total of 9 science examination papers at the end of year 11.

At Kip McGrath Redditch we offer support in GCSE maths, English and science from experienced, professional teachers.

 

A Level Examinations

At Kip McGrath Redditch we offer A-Level chemistry and biology support from experienced, professional teachers.

Frequently asked questions about Maths, English and Science tuition at Kip McGrath Redditch

Who will teach my child?   At Kip McGrath we offer professional tuition. The progress of your child will be the responsibility of one of our experienced, UK qualified teachers. We do not employ unqualified graduates as teachers.

What subjects do you teach?    We help students in the Redditch and surrounding areas with all aspects of English, maths and science. At appropriate times of the year we may also offer exam preparation for entrance exams to local schools and revision days for GCSE and A level exam preparation.

What ages do you teach?   We offer tuition in English, maths and science for students in Year 1 -11 (Key Stage 1 – 4).  A Level biology and chemistry is also available.

Do you tutor exam preparation for selective school entrance?   We offer exam preparation for selective school entrance exams.  It is important that you contact us well before the exams to give your child the best chance of success.

How do I know that my child will improve?   Your child will improve if they are supported at school, home and at Kip McGrath. Every child that attends tutoring each week and does all of their set homework will improve - both academically and in self confidence.

Will you come to my house to tutor?   All tutoring is done within our Centre. This gives us the ability to provide the best facilities and teaching aids to meet the needs of your child and creates an optimal learning environment.

How does the initial assessment work?   Many parents are concerned about how their children are performing at school and whether their children are at the appropriate level for their age and class. We provide a free, no obligation assessment and discuss the results with you in detail to determine exactly how your child is performing.

How long is each lesson?   Lessons are 80 minutes long.  Lessons are broken up into 10 minute activities, designed to keep them keen and interested. A short comfort break is included in each lesson. A Level lessons are of 1 hour duration with no break.

Will my child get homework?   Homework is an essential part of the Kip McGrath programme and is generally limited to around half an hour each week. 

How should I help my child while at Kip McGrath?   Make your child's school teacher aware that you are getting your child tutored. Ask to be kept up to date with your child's performance at school and any areas that the teacher believes needs attention. Set aside a place and a time for your child to do homework from both school and Kip McGrath and ensure that they complete it each week. Make sure that they attend their tutoring sessions each week - regularity is a major key to improving your child's results. Always let the tutor know if you have any concerns about the progress of your child or the type of work that they are doing.