Tests Were Cancelled but it’s going to be a Hard Road Ahead Parents, teachers and children in Year 6 of SW19’s primaries may have heaved sighs of relief when the government scrapped SATS at the start of the Covid 19 lock down. Though the pandemic has played havoc with their learning, Schools are preparing a…
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Un-SATS-is-Factory? Failing SATS in SW19
This year’s SATS saw Year 6 children throughout Wimbledon and beyond undertake the new, tougher Key Stage 2 assessment for Primary School leavers. SATS results are out. And only 53 percent of youngsters undergoing the tests nationally met the standard in Maths, Reading and Writing. This indicates that some children – even in SW19 where…
The benefits of private tuition
What are the benefits of private tuition? The decision to engage a private tutor is important, yet it doesn’t have to be scary. So what are the benefits of private tuition? Sensible tutors recognize that some children only need short term or targeted help. At the very least, you will receive independent assessment and insights…
Look Ahead to SATS
Parents of children starting Year 6 in September must look ahead to SATS. Just as GCSE results come out, for celebration or sympathy, parents of younger pupils starting their final year of primary school in a few days’ time feel they should look ahead to SATS in May! SATS. week for Year 6 pupils next…