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Your Questions... Answered. Do you provide regular reports or feedback to parents? Yes, we believe in maintaining open communication with parents. Your personal portal will hold all details regarding your account and lessons. We provide individual lesson reports for every lesson and will discuss student's progress in detail at any time. Your personal portal can have multiple users to enable parents or carers to log in from seperate email accounts to view their child's progress.

Your Questions... Answered. Are all of your tutors qualified teachers? No. All of our tutors are highly qualified in their respective subjects. Most have teaching qualifications and many have Master's or Doctorate degrees. Importantly, they all have experience in teaching and tutoring, ensuring that they can effectively impart knowledge to our students. Making the Grade is not an agency that allows tutors to simply sign up and offer their services, we are a business, which interviews, vets and chooses our tutors carefully. The industry is still unregulated so it's important to us to be able to provide a quality of service which you can rely on. We choose our tutors based on a number of factors, not just their qualifications, because every child is unique and what is the right support for one child may be very different for another. There are extremely good tutors who do not hold a teaching qualification just as there are substandard qualified teachers, which is why our processes are in place to ensure you are getting the right tutor first time without wasting valuable time or money.

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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. 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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. 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Worried your child is not reaching their full potential? Start here on the path to success. Video Run Time: 1 min 30s STEP 1 Complete your FREE Personal Assessment by clicking here STEP 2 You will be assigned a personal Education Consultant who you can call or meet with to answer any questions, provide more information, and get your child matched with the right tutor . STEP 3 Confirm lesson days and times with your tutor, log into your Personal Portal and you are up and running! You will also continue to have the support of your Education Consultant throughout your child's learning journey. Get in Touch 1:1 Online Tuition Face to Face In Home Tuition Small Group Online Tuition Estelle is a superlative tutor. Cannot rate her highly enough. She’s helped coached my child from someone who was struggling with schooling / expressing feelings and emotions into a confident young boy who has been recognised by his school for good behaviour. He has also progressed to top set maths! One grateful mum!! Book Your Free Discovery Call Still can't decide? Imagine if your child could jump a grade in as little as 6 weeks! Think of what that would do to their confidence! We know that l earning is so much more than just remembering content delivered at school. Study skills, time management, revision techniques and organisational skills all play a vital, cross curricular role in making studying easi er and more enjoyable. Our experienced team of UK based tutors provid e tuition and courses in a range of subjects, from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. We share the same core values and passion to give every child the opportunity to reach their full potential. Alongside understanding curriculum content, encouraging independent learning is extremely important at every stage. Stimulating the desire to learn, question, experiment and delve deeper into ideas and concepts. A tutor can help you maintain enthusiasm and develop a love of learning in o rder for you to gain the most from your studies. Let's have a chat! Great ongoing customer service (Peace of Mind) Personally matched with students following an initial assessment meeting. Tutors are fully vetted and hold enhanced DBS certificates. With your unique access to our online system, you will be able to see lesson reports, your full calendar, resources, recordings and make secure payments. We are always here to help, advise or just have a chat if you have any concerns, worries or additional requirements. Improve communication skills. A critical skill needed throughout life, a tutor can help improve these skills through one to one encouragement to discuss, debate, ask questions and explain things, all in a safe, non-judgemental environment for the student without feeling embarrassed or worrying about what their peers think. This often has a positive impact on behaviour in school too. Improve social and emotional skills. We also provide small group tuition which helps to improve social skills and peer interaction in a safe and nurturing environment. As well as making new friends it boosts confidence and academic ability.

Your Questions... Answered. Can parents communicate directly with the tutors? Absolutely! Once your tutor has been assigned, they will be your main contact. We encourage open communication between parents and tutors as this not only builds strong positive relationships which are good for your child's progress, but also helps ensure that everyone is on the same page about the student's goals, progress, and any areas of concern.

Are they working towards SAT's? (English Curriculum) Do they need to improve their Personalised Assessment Scores? (Welsh Curriculum) Are they needing to plug gaps in learning to be able to transition to Secondary School with confidence? Let's chat! "Absolutely amazing. The tutor was very accommodating for the pupil's educational, emotional and psychological needs. She dealt with every situation, with extreme professionalism, yet with a lot of casuality. I felt she is my friend, not just a tutor." Is your child in Key Stage 2? Face to Face In Home Tuition Specifically tailored content and delivery to suit your child's needs in the comfort of your own home. 1:1 Online Tuition A flexible and convenient way to tailor your child's unique support from wherever they are. Online Group Tuition 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. 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 . You are not alone.

Your Questions... Answered. How do you ensure the safety and security of students during online sessions? Safety is a top priority for us. Our own online platform (along with others used by individual tutors such as Google Classrooms, Teams or Zoom) are secure and have the ability to record sessions if required although this is not currently a requirement. As a company we also conduct thorough background checks on all our tutors to ensure they meet our high standards of integrity and professionalism. All tutors hold Enhanced DBS Certificates and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy. Whether online or face to face, it is a requirement that an adult be on the premises for the duration of the session. Our safeguarding policy can be found in the links at the bottom of the page. If you, or the tutor have any safeguarding concerns you can discuss these directly and immediately with your assigned education consultion or head office at any time.

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.

Key Stage 5 Tuition Give us a call 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 jump to Key Stage 5 challenging? - Further education requires a different set of learning skills, A-level study requires greater independence and self-mot ivation. Your child will be expected to take more responsibility for their own learning and to be able to work independently. Is your child overwhelmed with content in a subject they were confident with at GCSE? - Further education requires a greater depth of knowledge and understanding than GCSEs. A-levels are designed to be more challenging and to prepare students for higher education; this can be overwhelming given the changes in the way the subject is delivered. Does your child need specialised support to deepen their understanding in certain areas? - A-level exams are longer and more complex than GCSE exams. your child will need to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the subject and be able to apply their knowledge to more complex problems . Let's chat! Do you want to see your child thrive and embrace their learning journey? - Early support will provide a smooth and enjoyable experience, encouraging them and giving them the self confidence to continue to Higher Education or prepare them for the world of work. So many students drop out at this point thinking it's too hard rather than embracing the challenge; but with the right support and personalised attention your child can be mentally and academically proficient to take their next steps into adulthood. 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. Send us a message At Key Stage 5, students face some of the most challenging academic requirements of their educational career. Whether it's studying for their A-levels or other advanced qualifications, the pressure to excel is high. Our 1:1 tuition for Key Stage 5 is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. Our highly experienced tutors are passionate about helping young adults achieve their academic goals and providing them with the support they need to succeed. Our tutors are experts in their respective subjects and are well-versed in the latest curriculum and exam requirements for a number of different exam boards. They work closely with each student to identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop a personalized learning plan that's tailored to their needs. We understand that every student has different learning styles and needs, and that's why our 1:1 tuition approach is so effective. By providing students with focused, targeted attention and feedback, we help them build the confidence and skills they need to excel academically. Our 1:1 tuition for Key Stage 5 is available for a wide range of subjects in addition to English, Mathematics, Science and our tutors are also available to help with university applications, personal statements, and interview preparation. Overall, this is a challenging time so if you're looking to help your child navigate further education with confidence and a feeling of being control of their learning then look no further. Contact us today to schedule a free assessment meeting and get your child the support they need.

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