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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly does The Learning Curve offer?
Individual  tuition in a small group setting, in either Maths or English for  all primary  and secondary school children.  Children follow their own individual specially designed programme of work.  We guarantee that your child will  always  be taught by professionally qualified tutors. 
 

How  much does it  cost? 
Our flat fee per session is  £29. 
Sessions are of 80 minutes duration.  (This works out as just £21.75 an hour.) 
Our prices compare very favourably with most other local providers PLUS we offer discounts of 5% for paying upfront each half-term, making the cost of quality professional tutoring even more affordable.



How do I know whether my child needs tuition?
We offer a  student assessment and parent consultation.  The assessment will  determine your child's current abilities with regard to the standards set by the  National Curriculum.  We can then advise the most appropriate way forward.


How would my child benefit from  tuition?
Our individual  programmes of tuition are designed to build a strong  educational foundation for  each child, which we can build upon to develop their education at an  appropriate pace.  Each student has their own desk, their own  computer and their own individual programme of work.  They will work with a  dedicated tutor.  The centre operates in a small group environment (no more than  4 students)  which helps the students feel part of a group rather than being  singled out.  This environment provides encouragement and builds  self-confidence.


How much work is computer based?
Approximately 25 to 30%.   We encourage students  to write their work in  exercise books, showing their  working out.  This is the only way to investigate errors and styles of  working.  Although schools now seem to encourage students  to do everything in  their heads, it can often hide underlying problems.  Of course, if the  students had their way, they would do everything on the computer!


How long do lessons  last?
Lessons last for 1 hour and  20 minutes.  Most students come once a week with a few attending twice a week.  


How long would my child be expected to  stay?
There are many factors to consider: the need, the  student's level of ability, the cost and the required outcome.  Students can  stay as long as they like and their place will be reserved.  For  children  wishing to pass an exam, then the sooner they start, the better.  For students wishing to  pass their GCSEs, then we would  recommend starting in Year 10. 
For those  struggling at school, then the sooner they get support the better.
You will soon see an improvement.  You can  talk to your child's tutor each  week to discuss your child's work and request  specific topics your child needs help with.
It is always best to call us  for the appropriate advice.


How do you compare to other  providers?
We always employ qualified teachers.   We also use a  multi-sensory approach to teaching.  We ensure each lesson has a  variety of 6 or more activities, rather than a lot of repetition.  Our  tutors concentrate on  each student's individual needs and do not expect parents  to act as tutors at home.  We only use our own dedicated centre, rather  someone's home or hall.  Our  materials are carefully selected to meet the  National Numeracy and Literacy  strategies.


Is it one-to-one?   
Lots of people ask this question.   Historically, it has been the  impression that one-to-one tuition must be the  best, but that was when home  tuition was all that was available.  This is no  longer true.  Today, one-to-one is not considered the best, or safest, way ttutor a child.  
Research has shown that children feel more at ease and tend to learn better when they have other children around. However, children are not taught as a group as each child has an individual learning plan, and so are taught individually.  There are no more than 4 children with a tutor at one time which assures plenty of time to give children individual attention.  


Would you come to my  home?
No. Home tuition has too  many distractions.  Whether it be your home or the  tutor's, there will always be  distractions such as other children, television, games or pets.  Children  much prefer to come to our centre where they can get  away from home  distractions and have a variety of resources at their disposal.
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Will my child be  safe?
Yes.  All our teachers have a  valid DBS certificate and they are all professionally  qualified.
Children  are not allowed to leave the centre until a parent or guardian collects them,  unless we  have a pre-agreed arrangement with a parent.


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