Maths & English at the Summer School
Your child will experience 2 hours of quality bespoke English and Maths tuition each morning, with a 10 min brain break between subjects.
The classes will be tailored to areas that your child feel most need from the online survey we will send you after booking. This ensures time is spent where it is most needed in the lessons. Typically each lesson will cover 1 topic to provide an in depth understanding of areas in most need.
Groups will be taught by an experienced subject specialist teacher that knows the curriculum and will tailor and differentiate lessons to suit your child.
Each class will have a maximum of only 10 pupils which benefit over
1-2-1 tuition due to group/pair work and class discussion.
Being able to learn peer to peer is research backed as highly effective, whilst 10 pupils per class is small enough for tailored and focussed personal help.
At The Year 10 Summer School we aim to develop students' confidence in the subject, with quality first rate teaching in a creative low stakes atmosphere.
We also believe in the power the praise involved the small steps all pupils take on the road to success to boost their confidence.
"Sir is my favourite teacher at school, I really feel like he cares about how I am doing and how he can help me to get my target grade"
Ryan Yr11
- Talking about David our maths teacher
"Miss knows so many cool tricks to explain things and games to help me learn more. She really gets me..."
Hannah Yr12
- Talking about Mel our English teacher
"When I found out my teacher got his degree from Cambridge, it made sense...he's really good at explaining how maths works!."
Ryan Yr12
- Talking about David our maths teacher
"My English teacher is my favourite teacher at school, she's really funny and interesting, I really look forward to her lessons."
Paige Yr10
- Talking about Mel our English teacher
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Our Curriculum
English:
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.
Maths:
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
We cater for the following exam boards:
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An Example Timetable
The Summer School will run a one week timetable. Here is an example:
Friday Rewards for Hard Work
As a reward for their weeks hard work, pupils are given a fun and exciting reward day, away from screens where they can socialise and physically engage with life!
Reward Pizza
Karting
