| What is Little
Learners?
Little Learners are a Saturday tuition group for children aged between
5 and 16 years. There are currently centres in both Clayhall and
Hornchurch.
Session times
| Clayhall : |
Time Slots |
| KS 1 + 2 |
Between 9am - 1pm |
| KS 3 |
Between 9am - 11am |
| Hornchurch : |
Time Slots |
| KS 1 + 2 |
Between 10.45am - 4.30pm |
| KS 3 |
Between 1.30pm - 3.30am |
KS1 + 2 sessions last for either 45mins or 90 mins
- KS3 sessions last for 2hrs. Each session . includes a refreshment
break. Working in a small group, of no more than 7 other children,
your child will follow a carefully prepared literacy and numeracy
programme of work designed just for them and their individual needs.
What do Little Learners aim to achieve?
One of our main aims is to provide a positive learning environment
which enables your child to experience success without fear of failure.
As your child develops greater self-confidence they learn to make
choices and develop and use their own ideas and strategies to deal
with problems they meet. They therefore become independent
learners. These vital skills are able to be transferred and
utilised at your child’s mainstream school and in life generally.
This helps them to achieve to their full potential.
How does the tuition group work?
When your child starts at Little Learners they will be informally
assessed by their class teacher. Reports from school, previous
learning experiences and also any parental concerns will be taken
into account. From this information a programme of work will
be planned, in accordance with National Curriculum guidelines.
Your child will be encouraged to work independently, at a pace suited
to them, using a range of textbooks and activities chosen to meet
these targets. Some activities will aim to reinforce previous
learning; others will provide unfamiliar problems which may require
applying previously learned strategies or learning new skills.
What is the teacher’s role?
We aim to help your child make the transition from being a dependent
learner to one who is able to work with independence and self-motivation.
We therefore help your child to focus and follow instructions.
Your child’s teacher will model strategies and demonstrate
good practice; they will interact sensitively and provide encouragement.
We aim to work in support of your child’s mainstream school
and therefore readily adapt work to meet areas of need or weakness.
We will report back to you the progress your child is making.
What do you cover during the literacy session?
This session lasts for 45 minutes. During this time your child
will work through a range of literacy skills at word, sentence and
text level. An example of some of the things that may
be covered, dependent on your child’s age and need, include;
phonics, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, comprehension
and composition.
What do you cover during the numeracy session?
Some of the skills addressed include; number and the number system,
calculations, solving problems, handling data, using measures, shape
and space. We encourage the use of mental as well as written
methods.
Who will be teaching my child?
Little Learners staff are all fully qualified, experienced primary
school teachers, registered with the General Teaching Council (GTC).
All staff have been police checked.
Can you help prepare my child for examinations?
Yes! By teaching the skills needed and working on areas of
weakness examinations become easier and less stressful. We
are able to work through past SAT papers and have 11+ papers available
for your child to use. We are now also able to offer tuition up
to GCSE.
Is my child suited to Little Learners?
Is your child ready and willing to learn?
Does your child need a boost or need pushing to stay ahead?
Is your child well-behaved?
Has your child demonstrated difficulties at school?
Yes!
Will my child receive homework?
Homework will be provided each week unless you feel it is not right
for your child, for example if they already have enough homework
from their mainstream school. Homework is intended to reinforce
previous learning experiences or is used to assess your child’s
future needs. It is also an ideal opportunity for you to monitor
your child’s progress whilst offering encouragement and where
necessary guidance. A maximum of two pieces of homework
will be provided each week of attendance. The homework will
be collected in and marked each week; any problems will be addressed
during the relevant session.
Fees, Terms and Conditions
Fees are payable on the first Saturday of every calendar month.
Fees remain payable whether your child attends a session or not,
this includes illness. Homework can still be provided for unplanned
absences.
At least two weeks notice of leaving is required, in writing and
must be given to Mandy.
Little Learners sessions run throughout the year. However, it has
since proved to be a popular decision to close during the month
of August. Any dates of closure will be sent to you in advance and
obviously will not be chargeable. In addition to August, Little
Learners will be closed the Saturday before Christmas ( and the
Easter weekend at Hornchurch only).
General information you need to be aware of:
If your child has an illness, disability or learning difficulty
please discuss this with Little Learners before your child is enrolled.
This is to ensure your child’s needs can be met.
Little Learners will provide textbooks and activities, parents are
asked to provide exercise books for use during the session.
A small snack and drink can be brought for break time. This
should under no circumstances contain nuts.
Medicine will not be administered and must not be brought into school.
Prompt arrival and collection of your child is essential.
Little Learners sessions are not merely a form of childcare.
What do I do next?
Give us a call or send us an email
and we will do the rest! Remember places are limited so it
is best to secure your child’s place as soon as possible.
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