Scunthorpe

Maths, English and Science Tuition at Kip McGrath Education Centre in Scunthorpe

Welcome to Kip McGrath Education Centre in Scunthorpe. We provide professional Maths, English and Science tutoring for Primary and Secondary students from 5-18 years of age. We are conveniently located on the edge of the town centre opposite the North Lincolnshire Museum. Our Centre is the large detached building behind the bus stop and we have onsite parking at the rear of the building. 

Centre Owners

We are husband and wife Clare and Gareth Powell. Clare holds a B-Ed (Hons) degree and has worked in a number of primary schools in the local area. She has also completed an Open University module in working with students with a range of difficulties in literacy development, including dyslexia, which she plans to credit towards her Masters degree. Clare has worked with individual students at Primary, Secondary, G.C.S.E, A-level and Degree level and has seen these students make considerable progress. Her desire is to see every student reach his/ her learning potential and to enable them to reach their own personal goals.

Gareth who has an administrative background, including working for a local authority, shares Clare's passion for seeing children reach their potential and has taken on the role of centre manager. He is an active member of the community and has been involved in the National Pyramid Trust, a children's charity that works to raise children's self esteem. He is also a former Chair of Gainsborough Stakeholders Network Ltd, a network of community organisations who, until recently, were partners in the regeneration of Gainsborough.

 

 

Tutoring in Scunthorpe

We believe every student is unique and that with the proven Kip McGrath tutoring methods and individual learning programmes, we can enable every student to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to provide the highest possible standard of tuition, in the best learning environment, for students in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area.                                             

 

      

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Tuition at Scunthorpe Includes:                                                       

• A FREE educational assessment for your child
• A personalised study programme tailored to your child's educational needs
• Fully qualified teachers
• All staff are carefully vetted and hold enhanced CRB disclosure certificates
• Ongoing assessment and regular parental feedback
• Full Literacy Tuition 
• Full Numeracy Tuition
• Full Science Tuition
• Full Maths Tuition for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE and A' Level students
• Full English Tuition for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE and A' Level students
• Full Science Tuition for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, GCSE and A' Level students
• Essay Writing and Study Skills
• English as a Second Language
• 11 Plus Tuition
• Dyslexia Support      

                                                                                                  

       

   

 

The Kip McGrath Scunthorpe English, Maths and Science Tutoring Programmes are designed for:

 

• Primary and Secondary children who are falling behind in Numeracy, Literacy or Science
• Children who lack confidence in Numeracy, Literacy or Science
• Children with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia
• Children who are ahead of their peers educationally in Maths, English or Science and need to be extended
• Secondary School students who need extra tuition and guidance in study techniques and exam preparation in GCSEs and A' Levels
• Students wishing to pass the 11 Plus and other entrance exams: this includes an Intelligence Development Programme designed to develop thinking skills, and strengthen auditory and visual memory
• Children for whom English is a second language

 

 

 

 

Taking The Next Step

If you are concerned about your child's performance at school or if you feel that they are not being stretched and want to ensure a brighter future for them through education please contact us on 01724 853935 or email us with your concerns.  We gain great pleasure from teaching our students using the Kip McGrath tutoring method which has a 30 year proven track record.  Because we provide individual tuition programmes for our students we are able to ensure that every one of of them grows in confidence and achieves their full academic potential.   Please see our FAQs page for the answers to any other questions that you may have or go to our contact details in order to discuss your concerns further or book an assessment.

• We will provide a FREE educational assessment of your child's level in English and Maths (this may take approximately an hour including the feedback)
• We will discuss the results in full with you, including any areas of weakness and/or strength in Maths or English
• For Science we will discuss your child's needs and send a test paper home with them as it would take too long to both sit and mark the paper during the assessment
• We will prepare an individual learning programme based on your child's abilities
• We work in conjunction with the English National Curriculum
• Your child will usually attend for one 80 minute session per week after school or on Saturdays
• There is no set length of tuition programme. If, for any reason, you decide you are no longer able to continue, all we ask for is a week's notice

• You do not pay for official school holidays, although we do offer Summer School lessons and optional extra GCSE tuition during some of the other holidays

• If you are unable to attend your normal session due to illness, holidays, etc, we ask you to pay for the lesson when you return but we offer make up lessons so that you get all the lessons that you have paid for

   

   

 

Frequently Asked Questions about our Maths, English and Science Tuition Programmes at Kip McGrath Education Centre Scunthorpe 

1. What subjects do you teach?

2. What ages do you teach?

3. Do you tutor exam preparation for selective school entrance?

4. How do I know if my child is having trouble with their school work?

5. How do I know that my child will improve?

6. How long will it take to solve my child's problem?

7. Can you tutor my child with a disability?

8. Will you come to my house to tutor?

9. Do you tutor online?

10. How does the initial assessment work?

11. How long is each lesson?

12. What times are the lessons held?

13. Will my child get homework?

14. How should I help my child while at Kip McGrath?  

 

 

What subjects do you teach?

We help students in the areas of Reading, Writing, Spelling, Comprehension, English, Maths and Science from Primary to Secondary. We also offer expert courses in Essay Writing, Study Skills and Intelligence Development. Additionally we offer exam preparation for SATs, GCSEs, A' Levels and 11 Plus as well as other entrance exams. Back to top 

 

 

What ages do you teach?

The majority of students we teach are between 5 and 18 years old. We also cater for adult students who need to "brush up" on their school knowledge, for example, a workplace examination or to improve their reading or writing skills. 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 if my child is having trouble with their school work and what can I do about it?

This is a tricky question to answer but one that is commonly thought about by parents. Previously, a parent could rely on parents' nights and the national assessments set in England would indicate what level a child had reached in English, Maths and Science. However, with the recent introduction of 'Curriculum for Excellence' in England and the abolishment of these national assessments except for the end of Years 2 and 6, more and more parents are asking us to provide a free educational assessment which can highlight any particular areas where additional tuition may be of help. 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.  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 that you are no longer able to attend, all we ask for is a weeks notice. Back to top 

 

 

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 replicate the proven Kip McGrath method of tutoring delivered in the Centre. It is due for release in the second half of 2011 and 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.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 and we also teach on Saturdays. However, we try to be flexible according to the availability of your child. 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. Back to top