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Focus on Education Good habits work wonders Students who are falling behind are obvious candidates for attention. But even high-achieving students may not reach their potential if they’re not developing effective work habits, according to Rhian Prosser, of NumberWorks’nWords Ealing. “Most students can benefit from improved time management and organization skills. Some students may not be sufficiently challenged, while others may be unable to bridge the gap on their own.” Rhian has excellent news: NumberWorks ’nWords’ Centres offer one-to-one tuition to all school-aged students, with unique programs and “so much fun it doesn’t feel like learning”. For a free assessment and introductory lesson call Rhian: 020 8840 8404. DoUp4Ways: The interactive cushions that allow you to increase your child’s development while having fun family bonding time. Interactive cushions is the brain child of stay at home Dad Alfred Munroe who is the proud father of 4 sons. Thinking about what children tend to struggle with when getting dressed, he came up with the idea of incorporating laces, zips, buttons and fasteners to the cushion, adding to the theme of helping children and even adults to develop their fine motor skills. The DoUp4Ways cushion has been designed to help parents to support their children to learn and develop a range of skills without them even noticing. Visit www.doup4ways.com Junior Music Day: Friday 28 April 2017 On Friday 28th April, The John Lyon School’s Music Department will open its doors to budding musicians for a Junior Music Day. The event is for pupils from local schools who are in Years 5-7 and are either emerging or established musicians or singers. The fun day will be packed with mass music-making, and children will experience performing in a large orchestra or choir. The day will be held at the well-equipped Music Department of The John Lyon School on Middle Road, Harrow, HA2 0HN, under the care and guidance of the Director of Music, Mr Huw Jones and his team of both classicallytrained and contemporary specialist music teachers. The day will culminate in a concert for family and friends at 3pm. Children must register by Friday 10th February by emailing wendy.constantine@johnlyon.org; places are limited. An application will be forwarded by reply. First Class Learning Are you looking for dynamic and effective tuition? Helping Children Succeed in Maths and English 4 Courses based on National Curriculum 4 Improves confidence & encourages enjoyment in learning 4 Helps with school assessments & exams 4 Suitable for all ages & abilities 4 Tailored to suit individual needs National Programme supported by Professional Educationalists and the Dyspraxia Foundation Ealing Central 01895 673114 Hanwell 020 8737 9820 Harrow Kenton 07989 538313 Harrow South 07401 20 80 40 Harrow Town 020 8933 7019 Hayes 08454 901 902 Northwood 07811 194 499 Pinner 01923 593 252 Sudbury 01895 673114 Uxbridge 07701 00 77 48 For more information visit www.firstclasslearning.co.uk 8 Primary Times, West London • February Half Term 2017 www.primarytimes.net/west_london
To tutor or not to tutor? Tutoring has long been the go-to choice of anxious parents trying to ensure a coveted grammar school place or for children who are struggling to keep up at school. Tuition can help children with their self-confidence; provide an extra challenge in their strongest areas; help prepare for exams; catch up after absence; help grasp key concepts in maths or literacy. Whatever the reason, tutoring has been shown to help improve school performance, confidence and self-esteem, as well as help children develop independent study skills and learn at their own pace. How to choose the right tuition for your child In the past, choosing a tutor was largely based on personal recommendation, but nowadays there are many different tutoring services to choose from: One-to-one tutoring at home These lessons usually take place in the home. One-to-one attention may be required if a child is really struggling in a subject or if they have a complicated learning style. One-to-one and small group tutoring at a study centre A tutor will be responsible for no more than six children at a time. The tutor works with each child on their own individualised learning programme and also encourage independent learning. When children study alongside other children in a small group, the pressure of one-on-one attention is taken away. Tutoring as part of a small group is more cost effective than individual learning. Online tutoring Online tuition uses programmes such as Skype or Google+. Private online tutors are cheaper as they will not be required to travel and may tutor more than one student at once. very quickly be able to gauge their level of understanding and identify any misconceptions and deal with them effectively. 2. Engagement Engaging a child’s interest is paramount. If the student is interested, they understand, and once they understand they gain confidence and improve much more quickly. 3. Flexibility Tutors should create an individualised learning programme, according to each specific child’s needs and learning style, to help them reach their ‘eureka’ moment or see difficult subjects in a new light. 4. Variety The more resources a tutor can use during the session, the better. Some study centres, have developed their own resources using teams of maths and English specialists which are designed to meet the outcomes of the National Curriculum - this makes the work directly relevant to pupils. 5. Independence Guidance and assistance should be given by the tutor, but one of the main aims is to give children the ability to tackle and consolidate learning independently. Often small pieces of homework will be given to encourage this. It really makes a difference! Contributed by Becky Nicholson, Centre Manager, First Class Learning www.firstclasslearning.co.uk Fine motor skills are essential for performing everyday skills like cutting, self care tasks (e.g. managing clothing fastenings, opening lunch boxes, cleaning teeth) and pencil skills. “You can race to see who does everything up first. It can really be a lot of fun!” For all sales, orders and enquiries visit the website. The interactive cushions that allow you to increase your child’s development whilst having fun family bonding time. Special offer: £29.99 £49.99 www.doup4ways.com YOUR CHILDREN ARE AMAZING ALREADY. WE JUST HELP THEM PROVE IT. Maths & English FREE ASSESSMENT BOOK NOW! Ealing Ph 020 8840 8404 numberworksnwords.com What to expect from your tutor Whatever learning style you choose, the tutor should provide: 1. Understanding A tutor should be familiar with specific aspects of the curriculum your child needs to cover and will To advertise in Primary Times call 01491 411848 Primary Times, West London • February Half Term 2017 9
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