How it all started
As a teacher with 20 years experience my brother once turned to me for some advice about extra tuition for his daughter, my niece.
Whilst very intelligent, unfortunately was not quite meeting her Year 10 target grades at school.
After many private lessons in the evenings and weekends, she eventually passed her exams and did very well.
Private lessons with the right tutor can be very effective, but they can also have their drawbacks. Time commitments in the evenings when children are tired and mounting costs for the parents being
just 2 of them.
I started to think how beneficial a summer school for older children, specifically in Yr10, which is such an important year just before pupils enter Y11 and take their GCSE qualifications.
There are currently a variety of summer schools for younger children. But when I researched options for older children the only ones I could find were much more expensive residential ones from between £1.5k-£5k.
There wasn't an affordable choice: somewhere where children could be safe, learn and have fun whilst parents where at work.
Our aim at The Year 10 Summer School is to bridge that gap with supportive and encouraging learning. In turn this builds student confidence in English and Math. Then at the end of the week, children get to let off some steam and take part in fun activities.
The Summer School
Curriculum and Exam Boards
English Tuition:
What we teach...
1) Reading Comprehension & Analysis:
Students are required to read and analyze unseen texts, demonstrating understanding and the ability to interpret meaning.
2) Writing Tasks:
These involve producing original pieces, such as creative writing or non-fiction, where students showcase their writing skills.
3) Spelling, Punctuation, & Grammar:
Ensuring accurate use of language conventions.
4) Speaking & Listening Assessments:
Although often assessed separately, these components evaluate students' oral communication skills.
Why?
These are the four areas that pupils can improve on most for each exam board. Weighting will alter between Foundation and Higher which is catered for with 2 different classes.
Maths Classes:
What we teach...
1) Non Calculator Paper: The non-calculator GCSE Maths paper tests a student's ability to perform mathematical calculations and problem-solving without the aid of a calculator. Since no calculator is allowed, students must be comfortable with mental maths, estimation, and efficient written calculation methods.
2) Calculator Paper: The GCSE Maths calculator paper allows students to use a calculator, meaning questions can involve more complex calculations. The calculator paper focuses on applying mathematical concepts efficiently, where students must decide when and how to use their calculator effectively while demonstrating problem-solving skills.
3) Reasoning: Reasoning questions require students to explain, justify, or prove their answers, rather than just calculating them
Why?
These are the 3 different exam papers your child will be sitting.
