Kip McGrath In Centre Tuition

Kip McGrath In Centre is the very best we can offer. Face to face, our teachers build the strongest relationship with your child, allowing them to flourish in their learning and to demonstrate the results back in School. We take our ability to encourage your child responsibly and look to celebrate their success with them as they progress.

Face-to-face professional Maths and English tutoring in a purpose-designed environment

All required resources are immediately on hand and in line with UK National Curriculum 

The same teacher each week to build a strong, successful relationship

Access to the bespoke iKip proven education platform

All teachers have QTS (qualified teacher status) and Enhanced DBS checks in place

Everything your child does at Kip is individual to them

Blended learning methods; computer, written and practical

Students progresses at their own pace

Consolidation of learning before moving to a new topic

Weekly homework set and marked to consolidate the week’s learning

Teachers available for weekly parent feedback

Students can bring school homework for help in Kip lessons

Weekly cost inclusive of all required resources

Our inspirational premises in Allenton are created to enhance your child’s learning. Our teachers have no more than 4 students in a class, where we deliver exceptional individual tuition in a small group setting. We utilise a blend of written, computer and tactile tasks to keep your child engaged and moving forward; making learning fun and interesting. We actively look to see how your child learns best. Our teachers set, teach and mark each students’ work individually and set weekly homework that re-enforces the work done in class that week. All learning materials are provided for your child. Kip teachers are always available at the end of each session to update you on the progress your child has made and what the plans are for their next lesson. The experience and skill of our teachers shines through our In Centre offering.

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