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The early years set the tone for everything after.

Structured English, Maths and Science lessons for Years 1 to 6, designed to build both ability and confidence

  • Core Academic Curriculum

What’s Covered in the Primary Programme

Instead of rote drilling, our primary curriculum is engineered around developmental readiness—pairing engaging storytelling, tactile problem-solving, and hands-on discovery.

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Reading Age +14 Mo Avg
Rapid KS1–KS2 Phonics & Lexile Growth
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English Language & Reading

From phonics decoding to expressive narrative composition, we nurture confident communicators and avid readers. Tutors dismantle grammar anxiety early, fostering children who articulate ideas with natural flair.

Curriculum Focus Areas:
Phonics (Y1–Y2) Reading Fluency Spelling Rules Punctuation Mastery Grammar Foundations Vocabulary Expansion Story Writing
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Sentence Structure: Confident syntax and accurate punctuation across continuous writing
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Deep Inference: Unpicking underlying literary themes, subtext, and context in KS1 & KS2 texts
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Creative Stamina: Crafting extended imaginative stories and structured non-fiction reviews
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Mathematics & Problem Solving

Transforming arithmetic from intimidating memorisation into tangible, joyful mastery. We use visual bar modelling and concrete manipulatives so children grasp the 'why' behind formulas, extinguishing maths anxiety for good.

Curriculum Focus Areas:
Place Value Mastery Arithmetic (+, -, ×, ÷) Times Tables 1–12 Fractions & Decimals Multi-step Word Problems Spatial & Geometric Reasoning
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Instant Recall: Sub-second mental recall of multiplication tables for the Year 4 MTC test
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Word Problems: Systematic step-by-step translation of complex word puzzles into clear equations
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SATs Readiness: Effortless mastery of long division, mixed fractions, and multi-step percentages
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MTC 25/25 Target
Fluent Multiplication & Mental Agility
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Inquiry-Led Discovery
Hypothesis Testing & Scientific Journaling
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Natural & Physical Sciences

Grounding key scientific principles in observable reality. From plant biology and electrical circuits to the laws of motion, children learn how to hypothesize, observe variables, and articulate scientific findings with precision.

Curriculum Focus Areas:
Plants & Ecosystems Human Body Systems Forces, Magnets & Gravity States of Matter Light & Sound Waves Basic Circuits & Electricity
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Fair Tests: Understanding control variables, test repeatability, and scientific deduction
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Scientific Diagrams: Accurate recording of experimental observations and circuit schematics
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Secondary Bridge: Early familiarity with KS3 vocabulary to transition seamlessly into Year 7
Year-by-Year Roadmap

Structured Progression Across Primary School

Key Stage 1 (Y1–2) Lower KS2 (Y3–4) Upper KS2 (Y5–6)
Year 1 • Ages 5-6
Phonics & Counting

Sound blending, bonds to 20, tactile literacy.

Year 2 • Ages 6-7
KS1 SATs Base

Independent reading, mental math, fraction basics.

Year 3 • Ages 7-8
KS2 Bridging

Column operations, paragraphing, 3/4/8x tables.

Year 4 • Ages 8-9
MTC Checkprep

Tables mastery up to 12×12, grammatical syntax.

Year 5 • Ages 9-10
Advanced Core

Decimals, extended prose, formal 11+ primer.

Year 6 • Ages 10-11
KS2 SATs Mastery

Exam stamina, test technique, Year 7 transition.

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How We Teach Primary Learners

Younger students thrive with steady pacing, high warmth, and tight feedback loops. Here is how our weekly learning rhythm keeps them ahead[cite: 2].

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Small Live Pods (Max 6)

Interactive seminar pods where tutors know every student’s name, quirks, and exact pace—ensuring no child hides at the back[cite: 2].

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Optional 1–to–1 Support

Dedicated 30-minute clinics for targeted hurdle clearing, unblocking tricky concepts, or pushing gifted learners further[cite: 2].

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Bite-Sized Homework

Bite-sized, structured assignments that reinforce lesson topics without overwhelming family life or turning into evening battles[cite: 2].

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Micro-Assessments

Low-stakes 10-question checks at the end of each topic to catch misconceptions immediately before they widen into systemic gaps[cite: 2].

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Monthly Parent Reports

Detailed written evaluations, attendance logs, mastery milestones, and tailored advice sent straight to your inbox and parent portal[cite: 2].

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A Seamless Journey

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