Frequently Asked Questions about our Maths and English Tuition Programmes at Kip McGrath Education Centres Tunbridge Wells
What subjects do you teach ?
We help students primarily in the areas of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Comprehension, English and Maths - from Primary to Secondary. Many students also attend for specific help with school entrance exams or 11+ coaching. Back to top
What ages do you teach ?
The majority of students we teach are between 5 and 18 years old. Back to top
Do you tutor exam preparation for selective school entrance ?
We do 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. Back to top
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. Back to top
How long will it take to solve my child's problem ?
Every child is different and every problem is different. After the initial assessment, we will be able to provide an indication of how long tutoring may be required and your child's progress is monitored regularly by continuous assessment and we will also provide regular parental feedback. There is no obligation or contract to attend for any period of time. If, for whatever reason (e.g. change of financial circumstances), you decide you are no longer able to attend, all we ask is two weeks
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Can you tutor my child with a disability ?
There are many disabilities with varying levels of disorder. We always recommend that you seek professional advice on this question first, however we have taught students with disabilities such as ADHD, Aspergers, Dyslexia, Autism and others in the past. It is very important that we have an interview and assessment with you and your child before we can determine if we can effectively tutor them. Our main focus is to ensure that your child's disability will not interfere with their ability to learn in this environment. Please contact us to discuss your child's needs. Back to top
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. Back to top
Do you tutor online ?
Online tutoring is currently being developed which will mimic the proven Kip McGrath method of tutoring delivered in the Centre. It will be a great option if your child finds it difficult to regularly attend our Centre. Back to top
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. Back to top
How long is each lesson ?
Lessons are 80 minutes long and students attend for one lesson a week. Some older children do attend more often, according to their needs. Even young children attend for 80 minutes - their lessons are broken up into 20 minute activities, designed to keep them keen and interested. Back to top
What times are the lessons held ?
There are a variety of lesson times available to suit you and your child's activities. The majority are after school during week days however we do also offer sessions on a Saturday morning. Please contact us to discuss your needs. Back to top
Will my child get homework ?
Homework is an essential part of the Kip McGrath program, particularly for Reading students. We are aware of each student's school workload so set homework is generally limited to around half an hour each week. If you have difficulty getting your child to complete the homework, please contact us immediately. Back to top
How should I help my child while at Kip McGrath ?
Make your child's school teacher aware that you are getting your child tutored and 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.