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Intensive Literacy and Mathematics Coaching for 4 Plus
Our Courses
Intensive Literacy and Mathematics Coaching for 4 Plus
Intensive Literacy and Mathematics Coaching for 4 Plus
Some of the most competitive schools, such as Highgate in Hampstead or Alleyn’s in Dulwich, are building more academic testing into their 4 Plus assessments. There are now tests around literacy and mathematical understanding in both these schools’ assessments. These are often profoundly misunderstood by parents who, for example, can believe that counting is something to do with mathematics when actually it is really just a form of rote learning and so not relevant. Literacy, particularly phonics is also mistaught by parents who do not understand the principles of phonics pedagogy, which is so different to how they were taught letters and words.
In order to help pass these most competitive schools we are running intensive, attainment based weeks over the summer and in October. In order to attend these courses you must be invited to do so following a successful assessment or coaching process. Please book in above. The most important attribute is to have the ability to learn and have some of the skills needed to be ready for school and so children who have not got to this stage will not benefit from this intensive teaching.
These sessions are conducted 1-2-1 and last for an hour. Children need to attend every day for a week as the programme does build. Half of the time is spend on maths and half on literacy. We have clear milestones which we know that your child must get to in order to pass these exams and we will get your child there.
Given the specialist nature of the teaching, we can only guarantee staffing for two teachers in each location so there are limited slots so, if this programme is suitable for you, please book early.
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