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What a difference a Grade makes!

What a difference a Grade makes!

In UK School Secondary education there is a major milestone at age 16. Students sit national GCSE exams, which are the culmination of 2 - 3 years study. These GCSE exams test the student’s ability across a wide range of subjects; their results are important for their...

Early intervention leads to better academic outcomes

Early intervention leads to better academic outcomes

With the new academic year (2024/25) well underway, many parents are thinking ahead to the academic challenges their children will face in the coming months. Whether they’re preparing for GCSE Exams in June, or SATs in May. Now is the perfect time to consider the...

A young person’s perspective on living with ADHD

A young person’s perspective on living with ADHD

For a second, imagine that you were sitting in a classroom in an unspecified lesson. You hear your teacher’s voice for a moment and then suddenly something outside catches your eye. Maybe it was a squirrel running up a tree, maybe it was a leaf blowing in the wind or...

Does my child need a EHCP?

Does my child need a EHCP?

It isn’t too long ago that, as a parent, sending your child to school was a special event. School was promoted to be the best place for children to learn, setting them up for their adult lives. It was seen as a unique place where all of every child’s educational needs...

The UK National Curriculum, 2024

The UK National Curriculum, 2024

At Kip, we hear a lot of talk amongst teachers and parents about the UK National Curriculum. Sue & Dave have dedicated this month’s blog to finding out a bit more about it; to help you understand the framework and how it affects your child. What is the UK National...

The historic times we live in

The historic times we live in

This past week has seen a General Election, held in the UK for the first time since 12th December, 2019. The Conservative Party had been in Government since May 2010; in excess of 14 years. The Political commentators stated that, “14 years is a long time in politics.”...

Post Covid, the homeschool revolution gains pace

Post Covid, the homeschool revolution gains pace

Since starting Kip McGrath Derby South in 2011, Sue & Dave, have always welcomed a number of young people who are electively homeschooled. i.e. Parents have taken an informed decision and chosen to take their child out of full-time mainstream school and...

When are the SATS and GCSE exams in 2024?

When are the SATS and GCSE exams in 2024?

It’s approaching the important time of the 2023/24 academic year when UK-wide school examinations take place at both Primary & Secondary levels. Sue & Dave know that students and parents are focused on this period, as it can have such an important bearing on...

Never Heard of Kip McGrath?

Never Heard of Kip McGrath?

Kip McGrath Education Centres provide professional tutoring services to children across various locations worldwide, including the UK. Centres specialize in English and maths tuition and cater to children of all abilities, aged 5 to 18, from those who are struggling...

The New School Year, 2024

The New School Year, 2024

The holiday season has ended; the last remnants of tinsel are packed away and students across the region have returned to school after the Christmas break. While the idea of trading cosy pyjamas for school uniforms might not be met with overwhelming enthusiasm, the...

What price is an amazing Maths teacher?

What price is an amazing Maths teacher?

There’s general acceptance in education that Maths teachers are a breed apart. School-based maths departments are filled with a plethora of larger-than-life characters who are all exceptionally good at maths. For some, that love of numbers (and lots of more modern...

Does my child need a tutor?

Does my child need a tutor?

Given our combined 50-plus years of working in education; we are consistently presented with this question by parents. We feel compelled to share our response via this blog. Tutoring Tutoring is a modern (21st Century) invention. In recent years, as schools have moved...

The Coronation of King Charles III

The Coronation of King Charles III

Sue & Dave feel it would be irresponsible not to make reference to the biggest single event to take place in their lifetimes. We wanted to draw your attention to the event (The Coronation of King Charles III) planned to take place on a special day in May 2023. The...

Encourage my child to read

Encourage my child to read

Since Sue & Dave opened Kip McGrath Derby South in October 2011 they have recognised the power harnessed by every child who is able to read fluently. In educational terms, the ability to read proficiently cannot be underestimated. Encouraging a reluctant and...

Kip McGrath Derby South’s 1,000th student

Kip McGrath Derby South’s 1,000th student

Kip McGrath - the beginning. When Sue & Dave began with Kip McGrath in 2011, they didn’t set out with grand plans to help 1,000 or more students to do better in school. Being able to help some local children realise their true potential was a sufficiently worthy...

Kip McGrath take the scary out of learning

Kip McGrath take the scary out of learning

With the imminent celebration of Halloween, and its' scary themes, it's the right time to explain how Kip McGrath Derby South are able to take the scary out of your child’s learning! Professional English and Maths learning without the fright-inducing scariness! Some...

Women’s Euro 2022 Final at Wembley

Women’s Euro 2022 Final at Wembley

Sitting on the tube, excitement filled me as I got closer! For the first time ever, I would get to see the Lionesses play in real life, against Germany in the Euro Finals! Arriving at Wembley Way it was the best atmosphere I had ever experienced. It was incredible;...

Tuition at Kip; it’s always about the child

Tuition at Kip; it’s always about the child

When Sue & Dave started Kip McGrath Derby South in October 2011, they had already researched a number of local education businesses, to find the one they considered to be the best fit. The most important criteria for tuition at Kip was always to “give the best for...

The Primary to Secondary School Transition

The Primary to Secondary School Transition

The transition from primary school to secondary school for children can be one of their most exciting times, but also can be quite daunting too.  The best way to ensure your child has the best experience during this time is to work together with both primary and...

Kip McGrath Derby South Pen-Pals

Kip McGrath Derby South Pen-Pals

At Kip McGrath Derby South, we’re proud to be part of an International Education business, helping children do better in school; not only in the UK, but in 15 English speaking countries around the world. We’ve had a pen-pal scheme running with the Kip McGrath Centre...

Kip McGrath Derby South honour Thando

Kip McGrath Derby South honour Thando

During the Summer of 2021, a devastating accident took the life of Thando Ndlovu. We shared this grief with his family both at the time and subsequently. Thando was a young man, full of the best things in life and looking ahead excitedly to what his future held for...

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