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Sue & Dave

Sue and Dave met at Warwick University in 1982. They have previously lived in Mansfield, South Normanton (for 25 years) and, since 2012, live in Sinfin, Derby. They have a grown-up son who moved to Derby in 2017, living in Chellaston with his Partner. Sue has been a secondary teacher for her whole career since leaving University, latterly working as an advisory teacher for Derbyshire LEA. Dave’s degree in Engineering led to him working in Supply Chain roles in local manufacturing companies, prior to them starting Kip together in 2011. Outside of Kip, Sue loves to do craft hobbies and jigsaws. Having an odd hour or two to read books also features high on her enjoyment list. Dave enjoys travelling both to old and new places, taking photographs and gardening in his spare time. Sue & Dave both devote time to charity work since moving to Derby. Having the opportunity to improve the educational and life outcomes of Derby students has really inspired them to succeed in the Kip business. It is a life changing journey both for Sue & Dave and the students they have the pleasure of working with.

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...
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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...
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Phew – It’s time to return to School after the Summer holidays

Six weeks is such a long time. Some schools have an even longer Summer break. Schools in Scotland return during August. Differing Local Authorities in England return at different times. When to start? When to finish?  How do you, as a parent, keep track of it...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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Kip McGrath Derby South – a student’s perspective

Even taking into account the fact that Sue & Dave have been running Kip McGrath Derby South for almost 13 years, we wouldn’t succeed without students wanting to push themselves and do better in school. We frequently speak about what Kip offers, but it’s the...
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Is Covid still a barrier to children’s education in 2024?

Every week at Kip, Dave & Sue see evidence that the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on young people’s education are alive and kicking. Students present for Kip educational assessments missing key skills that would have been taken for granted prior to 2020. We...
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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...
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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...
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