Solihull Tudor Grange Kumon Tuition Centre

Subjects we cover
11+ exam maths and english tuition
13+ exam (Common Entrance) maths and english tuition
A-level English tuition
A-level Maths tuition
A-level Maths (Further) tuition
Early Years Education tuition from 3 years old
GCSE English tuition
GCSE Maths tuition
Key Stage 1 English tuition
Key Stage 1 Maths tuition
Key Stage 2 English tuition
Key Stage 2 Maths tuition
Key Stage 3 English tuition
Key Stage 3 Maths tuition
University English tuition
University Maths tuition

Classes
Our unique tuition programmes complement the UK school curriculum and cater for your child's individual needs, allowing them to study at a rate that is just right for them and will eventually allow them to take responsibility for their own learning. Our English and Maths tuition programmes have been developed over the last 55 years by dedicated instructional teams working across four continents. Content is revised and honed by academics and professionals with postgraduate qualifications in Maths and English. Attendance is on a "drop-in" basis during class times as each child works on their own individual development plan. Children take approximately 35 minutes per subject and attend class once or twice a week. We also offer a correspondence service which means we can offer our tuition services to students from any location, for more details on this please contact us. The Kumon Maths and English tuition programmes complement the national curriculum and work in a logical, sequential way to develop mathematics and English skills. All children are able to work at the most suitable pace for themselves meaning it is suitable for children that are struggling at school through to those that are being held back by school and require additional challenges. Our aim is to ensure that all students are studying above their school level within 6 months. Over 90% of our children study at 6 months above their school level, 25% of which are currently studying at 2 years above their age this is due to the development in potential that the maths and english tuition programmes encourage.

Ages and Levels Covered
Kumon is suitable for students of all ages and abilities; currently our youngest student is 3 years old. As Kumon is not age specific students progress at their own and therefore do not loose faith in their work. The Solihull Tudor Grange Kumon Tuition Centre attracts students from a wide area through the development of a fine reputation, we currently assist students from the following areas; Solihull, Dorridge, Knowle, Bentley Heath, Hockley Heath, Olton, Cheswick Green, Monkspath, Shirley, Hillfield, Dickens Heath, Solihull Lodge, Balsall Common, Birmingham, Hall Green and Yardley Wood. All newly enrolled students are guided through the class process by the classroom assistants who ensure they are welcomed, find their work quickly and swap completed homework for the work set for the following week. Students work under close supervision initially to settle into their new routine and receive guidance to help establish their new study skills. The time spent in class is invaluable in understanding a child's needs and how best to support and develop them. This observation time ensures work set can be individualised by the Instructor to support their development and maximise their potential. New topics are generally tackled in class, enabling a student to ask questions and feel confident prior to receiving further work to practice the subject at home. Once the class work has been completed, students take part in supplementary activities such as the "numberboard challenge" (a magnetic board game designed to develop hand eye co-ordination and number sequencing skills), reading from our library or testing mental Maths skills such as "times tables" practice. Once marked, any errors are corrected by the student assuring a positive outcome with all work completed as correct. This encourages greater confidence and boosts self-esteem as well as addressing any misunderstandings or careless errors to ensure the child is in the best position to tackle their homework. At all times students are observed working but may choose to ask for help themselves as needed, particularly as they begin to develop self-learning skills and are able to work with less dependency and intervention. Students receive feedback during class for personal achievements and good attitude but are also able to take responsibility for their own learning by being able to discuss their own development and goals where appropriate. Children wishing to collect the reward stickers do so at the end of class, which can be exchanged for prizes or retained to receive a book token on completion of their completed record card. For those students taking the end of level Achievement Test, a certificate is awarded together with a report for parents on the results achieved and the plan and content of the forthcoming level. This information is also discussed with the student to encourage motivation and progression throughout the programme. We also have lots of Kumon competitions and quizzes throughout the year, including the holiday Quests and prize winners are awarded to a selection of students. Award ceremonies take place once a year to recognise the progress of students. Certificates are awarded to students working at a higher level than their peers and those who have made significant progress in their study skills. These award ceremonies are just one of a number of ways that we recognise student achievement and encourage motivation throughout the programme and to completion.


Opening Times
Tuesdays: 5.00pm-7.00pm
Saturdays: 10-Noon
Students are usually in class for approximately 35 mins per subject We are also contactable at any point during the week either by email or by phone.

What we offer
Kumon offers the following as the core activities of the Maths and English programmes:
 Pencil control for early learners
 Number recognition up to 120 and then beyond followed by counting up to 120
 Mental arithmetic covering all operations of maths
 Learning of times table, up to 20 times table
 Advanced Maths such as fractions, algebra, calculus, quadratic equations, statistics, simultaneous equations, factorisation and trigonometry
 Oral reading– improving reading skills & enhancing their vocabulary
 Text structure, persuasion, interpretation, summarisation, critique and text analysis
 Building core skills such as confidence, concentration, independence and speed

Facts about the Solihull Tudor Grange Kumon Study Centre:
 Over 14 years of Kumon experience and a highly experience team
 Accepts students from 3 years old
 Highly successful centre and highly successful students
 Free parking and large parent waiting area
 Flexible, friendly and approachable instructor
 Covers all educational levels from the early learners to degree level
 Multitude of positive reviews from parents, students and staff
 Child friendly centre with a good proportion of CRB checked assistants.

The Kumon Maths Tuition Programme
Whatever path your child takes in life, a solid understanding of mathematics will be crucial to their success. Kumon originated as a Maths tuition programme back in 1954. Today, the programme still leads our students from the very basics of counting to calculus and beyond, all without the use of calculators. The core tuition programme is divided into 21 levels, each containing 200 worksheets. Completers of the core tuition programme have the option to go on and study an elective course, level X.

Core Tuition Programme
Levels Contents
7A-5A Counting and developing fine motor skills
4A The numbers up to 220 and writing numbers up to 120
3A-A Mental addition and subtraction
B-D Vertical addition and subtraction, mental and long multiplication and division
E-F Four operations with fractions
G-J Linear and quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, factorisation, line
K-L Maxima and minima, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions
M Trigonometric functions, equations of lines and circles
N Sequences and series, limits of functions
O Calculus, differential equations Elective Course Levels Contents
X Triangles, vectors, matrices, mappings, probability, statistics

The Kumon English tuition programme
The ability to process written information is essential in our everyday lives and the more accomplished your child is at this, the better they will do at school and the more opportunities they will have in the future.
Our English tuition programme has two central aims:
• To develop each child's ability to read and understand a wide variety of language
• To nurture in each child a life-long habit of reading for both education and enjoyment
The English tuition programme has 18 levels, containing either 200 or 400 worksheets. Our popular Recommended Reading List also motivates students to develop their skills and expand their interests by encouraging a wide range of reading.

Core Tuition Programme
Levels Contents
7A-6A Pre-reading skills
5A-2A Letters of the alphabet, vowel and consonant combinations; spelling patterns; basic grammar
A-C Punctuation, simple sentences; grammar, sentence structures; synthesising information
D-F Complex sentences, direct & indirect speech; paragraph structures; clauses, paraphrasing and concision
G-I Text structure, persuasion, interpretation and summarising
J-L Elements of critique, text analysis

Key Staff - Laura Wilson
Laura took over the Solihull Tudor Grange Kumon Tuition Centre in September 2010 with 85 students. Through hard work and dedication the centre now has over 300 students and is still growing. We are the largest centre in the region and the 12th largest in the UK. We support children from almost all of the Solihull Borough schools and all of the private schools in the area.