All adult staff fully CRB checked
2008
BSc, DipM

Subjects we cover

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Personal Message

Welcome to the Flackwell Heath Kumon Centre and thank you for your interest. Kumon helps children build confidence in their abilities and establish strong foundations in the key subject areas of maths and English.

Further Details

Classes
Attending a Kumon class is very different to attending a traditional 'school type' class as each student is working on something different, tailored to their individual needs. Class visits are enjoyable and motivational for the students as they receive positive feedback and praise both from the Instructor and support assistants, selected for their academic prowess in maths and English but also their ability to empathise with students from a wide range of backgrounds. Children typically attend class for on average 30mins per subject and are welcome to drop in at any time during the opening hours.

The Kumon programmes do not follow the National Curriculum but underpin it by ensuring solid foundations in the basics required for numeracy and literacy. Children follow a clear sequential programme at a pace that is right for each individual and therefore the programmes are suitable for both children requiring additional support outside of the traditional school environment through to those seeking to challenge themselves over and above current expectations. Many children study above school level as the programmes encourage the development of potential.

Ages and Levels Covered
The Flackwell Heath Centre attracts children from across the local area, including the surrounding villages and towns. Children are accepted from Reception onwards and attend class at least once a week, studying either maths or English or both depending on their needs. An initial, comprehensive assessment of a child's strengths and weaknesses is undertaken prior to them starting their programme of choice in order to ensure that an appropriate start point is selected for them.

Opening Times
Monday: 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Thursday: 4.00pm - 5.30pm

Tuition Fees
£30 registration fee
£55 / month / per subject

Centre Director(s)
The Centre Instructor is Mrs Karen Saunders, BSc, DipM

About Us
For further information about Kumon and the Flackwell Heath Centre, please see our website www.kumon.co.uk/flackwellheath.

Special Offers
Assessments prior to enrolment are conducted free of charge - please contact Karen Saunders for further details.

Additional Information
New students are welcomed by an assistant and will be guided through the class routine until it is familiar enough for them to become independent. Self esteem increases as students take responsibility for their own learning, so all students, even the very young ones are encouraged to organise their own work in the classroom. Completed homework is exchanged for new, with assistants recording the results whilst the student completes their classwork which includes additional activities such as oral maths or reading. Supervision of classwork is undertaken by the instructor and her team of senior assistants, with guidance being given, as and when appropriate.Feedback is given to each child on a regular basis reviewing their current progress as well as the setting of both short and long term goals, encouraging ownership of their work. Feedback is always positive and supportive and students are also awarded stickers which they can exchange for prizes, for returning completed homework and for completing the day's classwork. Certificates are awarded on the successful completion of each level within the programme.