Kumon Maths And English Programmes

Established for 60 years, Kumon is the world's largest supplementary education provider, with more than 4.3 million students in 50 countries. The Kumon Jesmond Study Centre is part of this worldwide organisation and provides individualised maths and English programmes to children of all ages and abilities.

Natalie Taylor is the Instructor at the Jesmond Study Centre, working with a fantastic team of dedicated and motivated assistants. Natalie told us, “The Jesmond Study Centre is run from dedicated commercial premises within walking distance of many local schools. Our close proximity to the central motorway and public transport links means we also have students travelling to us from Northumberland, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. We are Ofsted registered, so parents can use childcare vouchers and be assured that we follow the highest standards of child safeguarding.”

When asked about the benefits of Kumon study Natalie said, “Kumon is a unique method of study. Rather than teaching in the conventional sense the Kumon programmes develop study skills in every child that last a lifetime. Focusing on the vital subjects of maths and English, we help children develop their self-learning skills. If children are equipped with the ability to learn for themselves they are never dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others, and can truly achieve their full potential. “We see many children starting Kumon because they are struggling in school. An initial assessment reveals exactly where each child is currently, not only in their academic ability but also their ability to focus and concentrate on their work.

“All children start the programmes at the level where they are able to work confidently and with focus. We call it their ‘just right level’. At this level children are able to succeed from day one. Children will always work at a level that is just right for them, allowing them to develop concentration and focus. Gradually, as the work becomes more challenging, children develop a willingness to persevere and the self-belief that what they couldn’t do last week they will – with appropriate support and practice – be able to do next week. Typically this helps Kumon students to pay attention at school and be more willing to respond in class.

“At the moment there is a lot of interest within education sector about developing a ‘Growth Mindset’ in children, so that they are able to persevere and develop a ‘have a go’ attitude. Kumon has successfully been developing this attitude in its students for over 60 years.

“Having developed this growth mindset, many of our children are studying several years above their school level; as the programmes encourage the pursuit of potential in each individual child.”

The Jesmond Study Centre offers classes five days a week, including Saturdays. Children are encouraged to attend two classes a week and they receive individualised work to complete at home on the other five days. As each child is working on their own individual development plan, attendance at class is on a ‘drop-in’ basis for about 30 minutes per subject during class opening times.

Current students are aged from two to 16 years old and more than one third are studying at an advanced level for their school age.

Natalie and her team look forward to welcoming you and your family to the Kumon Jesmond Study Centre.