You can use our tuition centre checklist to compare different tuition centres – or to find out more about Better Tuition. You can download a PDF of our tuition centre checklist or you can simply print this page.
Tuition Centre Checklist
Finance
It’s important to know how much tuition will cost you because there may be hidden costs; if you are required to pay for lessons during school holiday time this can ramp up the overall cost considerably.
BETTER TUITION
OTHER TUITION CENTRE(S)
Cost per lesson
£28.00
Hourly cost
£22.40
Annual cost
£1,092.00
Registration fee
ZERO
Deposit
£28 (this pays for your final lesson)
Payment in school holidays
NONE
Summer school
Yes – this is optional and extra. Each session costs the usual £28.
Can I pay with childcare vouchers?
YES – our OFSTED registration number is EY475484
Can I claim back up to 70% of the cost via Tax Credits/ Universal Credit?
YES
Am I tied in to a contract?
NO – we ask for one week’s notice, otherwise we will keep your deposit.
Any other costs?
NO
Free assessment or free trial lesson?
YES
Our Tutors
It’s important that your child’s tutor takes the time to get to know him/ her and builds a strong relationship.
BETTER TUITION
OTHER TUITION SERVICE(S) [You can use this to compare other tutors with Better Tuition]
Qualified Teachers?
YES – all our tutors have a degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
Will my child have the same teacher each week?
YES – continuity is very important.
Who will plan my child’s lessons
Your child’s tutor will do this.
We will take account of your child’s progress each week and focus on his/ her learning goals.
Does anyone oversee my child’s lessons, other than his/ her tutor?
YES – Paul and Christine oversee all lessons.
Will I meet my child’s tutor
YES– your child’s tutor will give you feedback each week on your child’s progress. We see our relationship with our tutees parents as a partnership and hope to work together for the very best outcomes.
Will my child’s tutor be very strict?
Our tutors are warm and friendly. It’s seldom necessary to correct behaviour because our students engage very well with learning, but we are firm when necessary.
Methodology
Tuition sessions should be enjoyable, enaging and enduring. Lessons should be designed to make the maximum impact on students’ progress.
BETTER TUITION
OTHER TUITION CENTRE(S)
How are lessons organised?
Children enjoy a mix of supported independent study and one-to-one input from their tutor.
What will my child be doing?
Lessons are broken into chunks of activity, each lasting 10 – 15 minutes. Our sessions are very intensive, so we break for five minutes in the middle of the lesson. This helps to maintain interest and concentration.
Activities
We will tailor our lessons to your child: from kinaesthetic to audio and visual learning, it really depends on his/ her individual learning style.
Homework?
YES – we will provide one or two pieces of homework each week. In addition to this, we also provide free access to an online portal which will provide additional activities to support your child in every aspect of schoolwork and exam preparation.
Progressive learning?
We identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses then set about helping them achieve their learning goals. We introduce, practice and revise.
Pen and paper-based activities?
YES
Computers?
We use these sparingly for reinforcement.
Feedback?
YES – each week, we will go through your child’s lesson plan with you and evaluate his/ her performance in the lesson. We also carry out a formal assessment every 12 weeks.
Can I contact you outside of lesson times?
You can call Paul or Christine 24/7 on 0161 748 3912 to discuss your child’s progress. This number diverts to our mobile so you can call or leave a message any time.
Do you offer additional services for entrance exam preparation?
YES – we offer monthly practice entrance exams in an external venue (£45) and Entrance Exam Masterclasses (£55).
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