Why Primary Tutoring?

 Why Primary Tutoring?

Tutoring can help young children in many ways, whether by boosting confidence, building core skills, or preparing for exams (e.g., SATs). At KS1 and KS2, the learners are expected to develop basic skills in a wide range of subjects. At Shalom Education, we primarily focus on teaching Mathematics and English. Our experienced tutors use their skills and strong subject knowledge to establish a secure foundation for learners. This way we ensure that they step into secondary school confidently and well prepared, well on their way to becoming  high achievers.

Oftentimes, poor GCSE results are due to a lack of a solid understanding of the basic principles taught in primary school. We aim to prepare each child to reach their full potential at every level of education.

Classroom tutoring in a small group

Online tutoring in a small group

Individualised one-to-one online tutoring

Following the UK National Curriculum

KS1 (Years 1 and 2)

Year 1 (ages 5 to 6):

English:

• Spoken Language
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar and Vocabulary

Mathematics:

• Numbers – Number and Place Value
• Numbers – Addition and Subtraction
• Numbers – Multiplication and Division
• Numbers – Fractions
• Measurement
• Geometry – Properties of Shapes
• Geometry – Position and Direction

Year 2 (ages 6 to 7):

English:

• Reading – Word Reading
• Reading – Comprehension
• Writing – Transcription
• Writing – Comprehension
• Writing – Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Mathematics:

• Numbers – Number and place value
• Numbers – Addition and Subtraction
• Numbers – Multiplication and Division
• Numbers – Fractions
• Measurement
• Geometry – Properties of Shapes
• Geometry – Position and Direction
• Statistics

At the end of KS1, the learner is expected to:

• Count, read, and write numbers from 1 to 100
• Spell out numbers from 1 to 20
• Use number lines to understand the concepts of “one more” and “one less”
• Have working knowledge of addition and subtraction

KS2 (Years 3 to 6)

Year 3 (ages 7 to 8):

English

• Reading – Word reading
• Reading – Comprehension
• Writing – Transcription
• Writing – Composition
• Writing – Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Maths

• Number – Number and Place Value
• Number – Addition and Subtraction
• Number – Multiplication and Division
• Number – Fractions
• Measurement
• Geometry – Properties of Shapes
• Statistics

Year 4 (ages 8 to 9):

English

• Reading – Word Reading
• Reading – Comprehension
• Writing – Transcription
• Writing – Composition
• Writing – Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Maths

• Number – Number and Place Value
• Number – Addition and Subtraction
• Number – Multiplication and Division
• Number – Fractions (including Decimals)
• Measurement
• Geometry – Properties of Shapes
• Geometry – Position and Direction
• Statistics

Year 5 (ages 9 to 10):

English

• Reading – Word Reading
• Reading – Comprehension
• Writing – Transcription
• Writing – Composition
• Writing – Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Maths

• Number – Number and Place Value
• Number – Addition and Subtraction
• Number – Multiplication and Division
• Number – Fractions (including Decimals and Percentages)
• Measurement
• Geometry – properties of shapes
• Geometry – position and direction
• Statistics

Year 6 (ages 10 to 11):

English

• Reading – Word Reading
• Reading – Comprehension
• Writing – Transcription
• Writing – Composition
• Writing – Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation

Maths

• Number – Number and Place Value
• Number – Addition, Subtraction, multiplication and division
• Number – Fractions (including Decimals and Percentages)
• Ratio and Proportion
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Geometry – Properties of Shapes
• Geometry – Position and Direction
• Statistics

At the end of KS2, the learner is expected to:

• Become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics
• Reason Mathematically
• Solve problems of increasing complexity

We Make Learning More Efficient

Improving engagement is a key factor when tutoring at Key Stage 1 and 2. Therefore, we have integrated many features into our learning platform to make each lesson more unique. Some will involve a whiteboard and others will involve worksheets or homework annotations. We keep track of progress made alongside a description of students’ interactions and development in the lesson.

We’ve also implemented visual tools to encourage students to learn for longer. Students want to visualise their progress, so they know their hard work amounts to something. Our digital library allows learners to gain points, level up, and win badges by studying, completing quizzes, and exceeding milestones.

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