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1:1 Online Tuition Our 1:1 live online tuition service offers a unique, personalised and effective approach to helping your child succeed in their academic journey. We understand you have a choice, and wish to ensure you are making the right choices for you and your child. 1:1 tuition has many benefits for the students and although many students had a poor experience of this during lockdown, technology and systems have hugely developed, making online tuition the preferred option for many students, families and tutors. But why?... Here we look at the benefits of online learning and the specific approach from the team at Making the Grade. Personalised Attention: We understand that every child has unique learning needs and preferences. With 1:1 live online tuition, your child receives individualised attention from highly qualified tutors who tailor their teaching methods to suit your child's learning style. This personalised approach ensures that your child's specific strengths and areas for improvement are addressed effectively, maximising their learning potential. Customised Learning Experience: Unlike traditional classroom settings or larger online group sessions, our 1:1 live online tuition provides a highly personalised learning experience. We focus exclusively on your child's individual needs, allowing for targeted instruction and immediate feedback. This customised approach ensures that your child receives the attention and support necessary to thrive academically which results in much faster progress. Individualised Pace and Progress: In a traditional classroom setting, students often face challenges in keeping up with the pace of the curriculum or struggle to grasp certain concepts. With 1:1 live online tuition, your child can learn at their own pace, focusing on areas that require extra attention or spending more time on challenging topics. Our tutors continuously assess your child's progress and adapt their teaching strategies accordingly, ensuring optimal learning outcomes. Enhanced Confidence and Motivation: As with face to face tutoring, the individualised nature of our online tuition fosters a supportive and nurturing environment, promoting your child's confidence and motivation. Our tutors provide personalised feedback, encouragement, and positive reinforcement, instilling a sense of accomplishment and self-belief in your child. As they experience progress and success, their motivation to learn grows, leading to improved academic performance and a lifelong love for learning. Access to Expert Tutors: Making the Grade is proud to have a team of highly qualified and experienced tutors who are experts in their respective fields. Online tuition gives you access to all our UK based tutors who have knowledge of both the Welsh and English Curriculum and exam boards. Our tut ors are qualified teachers or subject experts and have access to our in-house tutor training, ensuring that your child gains access to exceptional educators who are passionate about helping students succeed academically and beyond. Flexible and Convenient: One of the greatest advantages of online tuition is its flexibility and convenience. Your child can receive high-quality education from the comfort of home, eliminating the need for travelling to and from a centre and waiting around for them to finish. Our tutors are available at flexible hours to accommodate your family's busy routine, allowing them to learn at a time that suits them best. Our Approach Personalised Tutor Matching: Based on your child's unique requirements, we will carefully match them with a tutor who possesses the expertise and teaching style that aligns with their needs. Our tutors are subject specialists who excel in delivering engaging and effective online tuition. Technology-driven Advantages: Online tuition offers unique advantages enabled by technology. Making the Grade utilises online learning tools and platforms to create a seamless virtual classroom experience. Online tuition provides an interactive and engaging learning environment for your child. Through video conferencing, virtual whiteboards, and other collaborative tools, our tutors foster active participation and discussions, bringing subjects to life and captivating your child's interest. This interactive approach not only fosters active participation, but deepens understanding, making learning enjoyable and effective, whilst enhancing your child's understanding of the subject matter and cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving skills, inde pendent learning, revision skills and effective communication. Free Consultation: We initially schedule a consultation to meet with yourself and the student either face to face or online. This is to discuss your child's learning needs, academic goals, and any specific areas of concern. This initial assessment helps us understand how we can best support your child's educational journey. It also allows us to match them with the right tutor and put an initial learning plan in place to ‘hit the ground running’ in their first session. Progress Tracking and Feedback: Your child’s tutor will continually monitor your child's progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for further improvement. You will be provided with a lesson report for every lesson in your designated parent portal. Continuity and Consistency: Your child will benefit from continuity and consistency in their learning. Unlike sporadic tutoring sessions or constantly changing tutors, we strive to maintain a stable tutor-student relationship. This continuity allows tutors to understand your child's learning style, track progress over time, and provide consistent support tailored to their specific needs. Ongoing Support: Our commitment to your child's success extends beyond the online sessions. Our team is available to address any queries or concerns you may have throughout the tuition journey. We believe in partnering with parents to create a supportive learning ecosystem. Choosing 1:1 live online tuition with Making the Grade offers numerous benefits for your child's educational journey. With our tailored approach and experienced tutors, our online tuition service is designed to empower your child and enable them to reach their full potential. Ready to embark on this transformative learning experience for your child? Get Started Now! Book a FREE Consultation

Specifically tailored tuition to prepare students in England with SAT's Preparation, help students in Wales increase their Personal Assessment Scores and help all children plug gaps in learning to transition to High School with confidence. Delivered by qualified tutors, using a range of methods and resources adapted to meet your child's individual learning style, ability and pace at which they study. The perfect option to help your child reach their full potential. Key Stage 3 Tuition Face to Face In Home Tuition 1:1 Online Tuition Online Group Tuition Specifically tailored content and delivery to suit your child's needs in the comfort of your own home. A flexible and convenient way to tailor your child's unique support from wherever they are. Small groups of no more than 4 students, matched to their ability and learning style. A great way to develop confidence and learning skills in a safe space. Has your child found the leap to Secondary School a shock? Is your child realising they have gaps in their knowledge which is making Key Stage 3 work challenging? Does your child need some personalised support to keep up with the pace in the classroom? Or maybe your child is thriving and not being challenged enough to really achieve their full potential. Let's chat! An excellent experience of 1:1 learning with his tutor to understand the topic of algorithm. The tutor catered to the individual need of the child and made it easy to understand. Highly recommend them to get the best tutoring, nurturing and caring which is essential. School is sadly not a 'one size fits all' solution, we understand that the transition to Secondary School can be challenging for a variety of reasons and the following 2 years (Years 8 and 9) will set the foundations for their GCSE success. The worry of lost learning and struggling in Key Stage 3 is disengagement. This is a familiar story for many students of all academic levels, but if dealt with early can make a huge difference on their outcomes in Year 11. Early intervention, personalised support, planned and delivered in a style and a pace to suit your child can not only improve academic ability but boost confidence and self-esteem, guiding them through Key Stage 3 as positive, independent learners, fully equipped to embark on their GCSE's with confidence and motivation to achieve their best. Feel like your child missing out and not sure if a tutor is the way to go? Take the free 5 minute assessment now to see how your child can excel. There are many ways to support a child through their educational jou r ney. Our tutors are with you for the journey. supporting academic achievement along with lifelong learning and study skills . If you are concerned about disengagement, there are a few sign's to look out for which may indicate your child is struggling, having a hard time or not being stretched enough. Please feel free to get in touch and have a conversation about how we can help.

Your Questions... Answered. Do you provide assistance with exam preparation? Absolutely! Tutoring will include targeted exam preparation where required. This includes reviewing key concepts, teaching exam techniques, and providing practice papers to help students feel more confident and prepared for their exams. For students who just require the exam preparation tuition we can provide this along with mentoring and coaching services where this is deemed more suitable than acadmic tuition. We understand that the learning process is not solely about course content and strive to support students in all aspects of their learning journey which includes additional skills such as planning and organisation and problem solving skills.

Your Questions... Answered. What subjects and ages do you tutor? We offer tuition for a wide range of subjects, from the core Mathematics, Science, English and Welsh, to more specialised subjects like Computer Science and History. Our services cater to all age levels, from EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) to Key Stage 5. We also have tutors supporting Apprenticeships in the workplace, adult learners, ALN (Additional Learning Needs) students and students requiring focused support with aspects of their Degree studies. If you have any specific requirements we will be happy to discuss them with you and will endeavour to search for, or put you in touch with the right support. We offer online tuition to students across the UK and internationally but also face to face tuition in and around areas of Cardiff and Newport in South Wales. We also offer tuition delivered in the Welsh language although demand for this is high and so waiting lists may be in place.

Course Terms and Conditions 1. Eligibility You (as Registrant) must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a course. Your child(ren) will need sufficient fluency in the English language to access courses appropriately. Making the Grade Ltd “the company” has the right to refuse registration. 2. Payment / Registration The fee for all Courses (the “Fee”) must be paid in full at the time of registration. Registration is not complete until Making the Grade Ltd has received such full payment of the Fee. You are responsible for non-payment, even if the Fee is being paid by a third party. After successful registration, you will receive an e-mail from Making the Grade Ltd acknowledging your enrolment in the Course. The Fee consists of a registration fee and tuition fees. Depending on the course specifics this will also included other services such as reasonable use of the support hub, workbooks, online video's and equipment. Courses will be billed in Pounds Sterling (GBP). You agree to provide accurate and complete registration information. Submission of your registration, alongside full payment of the Fee constitute your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 3. Cancellation You have a right to cancel your purchase with Making the Grade and obtain a refund within 7 days, subject to you not having accessed the course. If you have accessed any or all of the course content, the fees will be non-refundable. To exercise your rights for cancellation please inform us in writing via email to support@making-the-grade.co.uk 4. Course Content The course description is intended to indicate only the general nature of the course and does not guarantee content. Making the Grade reserves the right to amend and improve course content at its discretion for the benefit of the students. The lengths of lessons will be stated, along with frequency and method of delivery. There may be some occasions where lessons will be recorded and made available to students after the lesson has taken place.. Making the Grade is not responsible if you fail to meet the Course requirements and you should ensure that you allocate sufficient time to allow you to successfully complete the Course, this will often require students to complete practice work between sessions. 5. Student/Registrant Conduct By continuing to access or use the Course and the members area at www.making-the-grade.co.uk (the “Website”), or any content located via the Course and/or on the Website, you signify your acceptance of the below terms. Making the Grade may modify these terms and conditions from time to time. Making the Grade grants you a limited license to access and use the content located via the Course and/or on the Website in connection with the Course you are enrolled in. As a condition of such license, you agree that: •All materials – including but not limited to text, photographs, video, audio, images and any other content – appearing via the Course and/or on the Website are protected by copyrights and/or other proprietary rights belonging to Making the Grade and/or other third parties. You agree to abide by all applicable laws regarding copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights and privacy rights in the UK, US and any other jurisdiction from which you are accessing the Website. •You may not copy, reproduce, duplicate, distribute, disseminate, publish, post, display, perform, modify, create derivative works from, upload to, transmit, or in any way exploit any content from the Course and/or on the Website. You may not sell or offer for sale any of the content, or allow third parties to access it, or use such content to construct any kind of database. You may use the content from the Course and/or on the Website only for personal, non-commercial use. •Any violation of these terms may result in your expulsion from the Course and you may be subjected to administration costs, fines and penalties. You agree to maintain the security of any user name and password required for accessing a Course. You will notify us promptly if you become aware of any unauthorised use of your username and/or password. The Company makes no claim that the Course content is appropriate for any particular purpose or audience, or that it may be downloaded outside of the United Kingdom. 6. Data Protection By registering with Making the Grade and by paying the fees, you agree to Making the Grade collecting and using your personal data. This will be done in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and Making the Grades Privacy Policy. 7. Technology Requirements If the Course is accessed through an online platform. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the proper hardware and software requirements, along with access to the internet, to be able to participate in the course. Making the Grade is not responsible for any errors or failures in relation to your ability to access the Course, the Website or any related materials, including where such errors or failures are caused by: (i) a loss of connection on Making the Grade or your end; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet connection, computer or system.

Your Questions... Answered. How are sessions delivered? Most tutoring sessions are conducted online using a secure, interactive platform that enables real-time communication between the tutor and student. It's as close as you can get to a face-to-face session, providing the convenience of learning from home without sacrificing the quality of interaction. With the additional use of interactive whiteboards and collaborative documents and tools, students get the best of both worlds having everything organised and available online whilst having the personalised 1:1 time with the tutor. If agreed by both parties, lessons or parts of lessons can also be recorded and stored on your personal portal for reference. This is sometimes useful or revision purposes. For some students we know face to face tuition is a preferred option. A tutor will plan the lesson and create the resources to deliver in person either in a students home or agreed local community setting such as a Hwb. All lessons, regardless of whether online or face to face will have been planned specifically for your child based on their needs and progress. For any student under the age of 18 it is a requirement in line with our Safeguarding Policy that an adult be present on the premises throughout the lesson. This is applicable for online lessons also. How often are tutoring sessions and how long do they last? The frequency and duration of tutoring sessions can be tailored according to the student's needs. However, a typical schedule is one or two sessions per week, each lasting for 1 hour. For A Level and Degree students it is common to book longer sessions as more complex content is being explored. In the run up to exams it is also common to book additional sessions to work on exam technique as well as content. We aim to be as flexible as possible and will accommodate this into our tutors timetables wherever we can.

Professional Academic Profiling Assessments The Academic Profiling Test (APT) is widely used by independent schools and educational consultants as part of our admissions systems and advisory services. This test has been created to provide a comprehensive assessment of a student’s academic skills across 4 areas: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. It is a collaboration between experts in assessment, former headmasters and educationalists, using the highest quality teacher-written test questions and adaptive technology. The APT can be used to demonstrate performance to future schools or monitor academic progress, or even as practice for other reasoning-type tests such as UKiset, ISEB Pretest or 11+ entrance exams. The APT is an online assessment which is followed by a 30-minute feedback session with a qualified member of the team to interpret and explain results and discuss next steps; whether this be admission to a particular school or college, additional tuition in areas highlighted as needing development, or alternative programs and provision. This assessment analyses and reports on over 40 sub-categories, saving you both time and money exploring where your child's gaps in learning are, hence why many parents choose to begin their journey with us by investing in it. The Focus Assessment Help your child progress by working SMARTER. Find out more about your child's capacity for concentration, information processing, and task-adherence. This assessment will help you (and your child) gain an insight into how they can make the most of their tuition and school. FOCUS measures several aspects (called constructs) that influence Attentional Control. These constructs are Consistency, Performance, Impuls i vity, and Distractions (audio and visual). It is an objective tool to measure concentration scientifically. Consistency Consistency is the measurement of the quality of reacting or performing in a similar way in terms of accuracy and responsiveness when having to execute boring, mundane or repetitive tasks. Consistent behaviour results in achieving a level of performance which does not vary greatly in quality over time. Inconsistent behaviour results in a fluctuation of the quality execution of the task due to the individual having trouble maintaining his or her focus, especially when the task at hand is boring or repetitive. Performance Performance is the accomplishment of a given task measured against pre-set known standards of accuracy and speed, i.e. being attentive to completing the task accurately and on time. Overall performance of the individual is measured in terms of being accurate versus inaccurate and being on-time. Impulsivity Impulsivity (or being impulsive) involves a tendency to act suddenly and without careful thought, reflection or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unduly risky, or inappropriate to the situation that often result in undesirable consequences. Impulsivity is both the tendency to respond prior to the evoking stimuli being presented (i.e. guessing which stimulus is presented) and the tendency to respond when he or she should not (i.e. incorrectly responding to the non-target). Distraction Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of the individual from the desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information. Visual distraction – determining the impact of visual changes in the environment on the individual’s performance. Auditory distraction – determining the impact of auditory changes in the environment on the individual’s performance. Please note, the se are stand-alone services which we provide to parents at an additional cost. Anyone is free to use our assessment services and if doing so you are under no obligation to purchase any other services from us. If you require any additional information or wish to chat about how or if these assessments are suitable for your child please don't hesitate to get in touch. Let's Chat

Your Questions... Answered. How do you measure and track a student's progress? Following an initial assessment, we track progress through formative assessments, quizzes, and continually reviewing the student's work. These methods may vary from student to student depending on their learning style and progress. Occasionally it may be necessary to revisit a concept or method if it becomes evident that this is not sufficiently embedded. Tutors also provide detailed feedback after each session in the form of a lesson report which is held in your personal portal. Additionally, we conduct periodic reviews with parents to discuss progress, address concerns, and adjust teaching plans as necessary. Head Office regularly speak with tutors and have access to all lesson reports. Your child may also wish to share results of assessments or tests in school which will help us in tracking progress and levels.

Your Questions... Answered. Do you provide a pre-set program to follow? No. Our tutors work with the student alongside the National Curriculum guidelines and exam boards. All session content is specifically planned and resourced around your child's needs lesson by lesson. Much like schools, tutors may use aspects of programs of study such as GCP or Scholastic in line with your child's individual requirements and learning style but we do not have a programmed learning path which every child can follow the same way. Private Tuition vs. Online Educational Platforms Making a decision between private tuition and online educational platforms can be quite a challenge. Each has its own unique strengths, and understanding these can help you choose the right path for your child. Here, we provide an honest comparison to help you make an informed decision. Personalisatio n One of the biggest advantages of private tuition is the ability to tailor lessons to your child's specific needs. Tutors can focus on your child's strengths and weaknesses, customizing the pace and focus of each session. While educational platforms offer a variety of resources for a multitude of topics, they may not provide the same level of personalisation as private tuition. Lessons are typically pre-recorded or by slides, and therefore not specifically tailored to your child's individual needs. Interactivity & Feedback Private tutors can give instant feedback, allowing students to correct mistakes and grasp new concepts more quickly. Tutors can also adapt their teaching style to match the learning style of your child, facilitating better understanding. M any platforms have interactive components and offer automated feedback on quizzes and exercises. However, this is often not as immediate or personalised as the feedback from a private tutor and doesn't evoke the same motivation, reward or sense of achivement and celebration in their efforts. Flexibility With private tuition, you can typically arrange sessions at a time that suits your child. This flexibility can be very helpful in managing your child's schedule as well as that of family members. Online platforms offer the advantage of learning anytime, anywhere without the live element or the need to comply with any safeguarding policies. As long as you have an internet connection, your child can access their lessons, making it highly flexible for the motivated student Cost Private tuition will be more expensive than online platforms due to the personalised attention and tailored lessons. However, the investment could be worth it for the bespoke service provided. Generally, online platforms can offer lower costs because their resources are spread across many users. Many even offer free access to a wide array of courses, though premium features may come with a cost. Choosing between private tuition and online educational platforms often comes down to your child's unique needs. If your child thrives with personalised, interactive learning, private tuition could be the best choice. If flexibility and cost are your primary concerns, an online educational platform could be more suitable. Below is a helpful comparison table to assist you in weighing up what provision is best for your child, along with a brief explanation of column headings. Remember, it doesn't have to be an 'either-or' decision. Many families find that a blended approach, using both private tuition and online platforms, works best to provide a rich, diverse learning experience. We're always here to discuss the options and find the best educational strategy for your child. Explanation of Ratings: Accountability: This indicates the level of external oversight and encouragement a student will receive, which can help them stay on track. Live tuition methods score higher, as they involve real-time interaction and direct accountability. Personalisation: This is the ability to tailor the learning experience to a student's individual needs, interests, and learning style. One-on-one tuition and self study have the most personalisation, as they can adapt to the pace and level of each individual student. Availability: This is about the flexibility and access students have to learning materials and resources. Online educational platforms and pre-recorded courses score high, as they can be accessed at any time. Structure of Learning: This rates the method's ability to provide an organized, sequential learning path. Live tuition and pre-recorded courses score high because they tend to have a clear, structured curriculum. Affordability: This measures the cost-effectiveness of each method. Online platforms, pre-recorded courses, and self-study score high, being more affordable than live 1:1 tuition. Speed of Progression: This evaluates the potential for a student to progress quickly. One-on-one tuition scores high because it allows for focused, intensive learning. Motivation Required: This measures the level of self-discipline and motivation needed from a student. Online platforms, pre-recorded courses, and self-study require more motivation, as the learner must be proactive and self-driven.

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Making the Grade provide friendly, professional, tuition, courses and assessments. We work with private clients online and in-home, we also work with schools. Helping students boost grades, reach their potential and achieve their goals. Whether just for exam prep or your full educational journey. What are people saying about us? "5 Stars. From the onset Matt put both Blue and I at ease. He’s been a bit of a miracle worker through Covid and has helped Blue enormously to engage and see that learning can be fun. I highly recommend, the tutor has been a huge asset to us as a family through this experience" Give us a call What's our story? Since 2020, our elite team of tutors have been helping students maximize their academic potential and excel. From a small company providing face to face tuition in Cardiff, I am thrilled to now be working with students and families across England and Wales. Through our personal approach to tuition, we have helped children and young adults to not just pass exams but to become more independent learners, emotionally prepared and confident in their abilities. I have worked in education for over 20 years and I know there is no 'one size fits all' curriculum or course. My experience and knowledge of working with children in a variety of settings was the force that inspired me to launch Making the Grade, allowing me to personalise provision to suit the child, not the establishment. During my career I have specialised in alternative provision for those experiencing barriers to learning which has helped me develop the expertise to recognise and provide the right support to enable every child to fulfil their potential My qualifications in Teaching, Counselling, Coaching, Leadership and Management, and Speech and Language, along with years of training and experience across all Key Stages allowed me to explore and develop different strategies and techniques to engage students. I want every child to have the opportunities to access support that is tailored to them. I have been blessed with building a fantastic team of tutors who share my vision, values and ethics as we continue to grow and develop the business into new and exciting areas. Helping every young person reach their full potential. Give us a call and be part of our story

Your Questions... Answered. What distinguishes your tuition service from others? We work with families not just students. We stand out because of our commitment to personalised, one-on-one learning. We take the time to understand each student's individual needs and learning style, and we carefully match students with the right tutors. Our flexible, student-focused approach means we can adapt to any changes in a student's needs or circumstances, ensuring a consistent, high-quality learning experience. Once you are matched with a tutor we don't abandon you! We are invested in your child's learning journey and want to witness their progress and success. We are always here in the background, liaising with tutors and monitoring your lesson reports and your assigned education consultant is with you for the duration of your child's learning journey with us. We don't simply provide tuition, we provide support for families and learners and have a designated parent support hub. We can provide additional support and guidance with college or university applications or advice on how you can support your child's learning and development at home.