P A Tuition Courses
We cover from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5
Our courses are in person and online. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality tutoring service delivered by our highly experienced and qualified UK-based teachers. Our teachers and tutors have undergone rigorous CPD training, enhanced DBS checks, and have achieved high academic success in their careers. Additionally, all employees have completed safeguarding training both in-house and online before delivering tuition sessions.
Key Stage 1 /2
We cater for all subjects at key stage 1/2
Maths
Numerals, shape, space and measure, handling data
Science
scientific enquiry, life processes and living things, materials and properties
Reading
Comprehension, literature, Language
Writing
Composition, spelling & handwriting, punctuation & grammar
Key Stage 3
We cover English, Maths & Science for Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3 Maths
Year 7
• Logic – two-way tables, sets and Venn diagrams
• Arithmetic: Place Value – whole numbers, decimals
•Graphs – directed numbers on number line, coordinates
• Arithmetic: Addition and Subtraction of Decimals – money
• Angles – basic geometry
• Arithmetic: Multiplication of Decimals – whole numbers and decimals; money
• Number Patterns and Sequences – nth term formulae
• Arithmetic: Division of Decimals – whole numbers and decimals; money
• Area and Perimeter – squares, rectangles, triangles
• Arithmetic: Fractions – fundamental concepts
• Data Collection and Presentation – collection, organisation and display
• Arithmetic: Revision – recap of four rules for whole numbers, decimals, money
• Searching for Patterns – nth terms for geometric sequences
• Time, Timetables and Mileage Charts
• Arithmetic: Negative Numbers – four rules
• Algebra – linear equations
• Arithmetic: Decimals and Fractions – conversion
• Discrete Quantitative Data – organisation and analysis
• Scale Drawing – lengths and angles
• Arithmetic: Fractions – four rules
• Probability of One Event – including addition law
• Volume – cubes, cuboids, triangular prisms; capacity, density
Year 8
· Mathematical Diagrams (extension to critical path analysis) · Factors · Pythagoras’ Theorem · Rounding and Estimating · Data Analysis – mode, median, mean, range for discrete ungrouped frequency · Nets and Surface Area · Ratio and Proportion (extension to inverse proportion) · Algebra: Brackets (extension to two brackets) · Arithmetic: Fractions and Percentages (extension to reverse problems) · Probability – Two Events – multiplication law, tree diagrams (extension to conditional probability) · Angles, Bearings and Maps – scale drawings · Formulae – including change of subject · Money and Time · Straight Line Graphs – linear extrapolation, correlation · Polygons – classification of quadrilaterals · Circles and Cylinders · Units of Measure – metric and imperial units · Speed, Distance and Time – distance/time and speed/time graphs · Similarity · Questionnaires and Analysis |
Year 9
· Base Arithmetic · Basic Operations · Indices and Standard Form · Fractions and Percentages · Linear Graphs and Equations · Probability · Transformations · Statistical Diagrams · Area, Perimeter and Volume · Sequences · Algebraic Manipulation · Angles, Constructions and Loci · Graphs, Equations and Inequalities · Estimation and Approximation · Trigonometry · Cumulative Frequency · Quadratic Functions · Sampling |
Key Stage 3 Science
Unit 7
- Unit 7A: Cells
- Unit 7B. Reproduction
- Unit 7C. Environment and feeding relationships
- Unit 7D. Variation and classification
- Unit 7E. Acids and alkalis
- Unit 7F. Simple chemical reactions
- Unit 7G. Particle model of solids, liquids and gases
- Unit 7H. Solutions
- Unit 7I. Energy resources
- Unit 7J. Electrical circuits
- Unit 7K. Forces and their effects
- Unit 7L. The solar system and beyond
Unit 8
- Unit 8A. Food and digestion
- Unit 8B. Respiration
- Unit 8C. Microbes and disease
- Unit 8D. Ecological relationships
- Unit 8E. Atoms and elements
- Unit 8F. Compounds and mixtures
- Unit 8G. Rocks and weathering
- Unit 8H. The rock cycle
- Unit 8I. Heating and cooling
- Unit 8J. Magnets and electromagnets
- Unit 8K. Light
- Unit 8L. Sound and hearing
Unit 9
- Unit 9A. Inheritance and selection
- Unit 9B. Fit and healthy
- Unit 9C. Plants and photosynthesis
- Unit 9D. Plants for food
- Unit 9E. Reactions of metals and metal compounds
- Unit 9F. Patterns of reactivity
- Unit 9G. Environmental chemistry
- Unit 9H. Using chemistry
- Unit 9I. Energy and electricity
- Unit 9J. Gravity and space
- Unit 9K. Speeding up
- Unit 9L. Pressure and moments
- Unit 9M. Investigating scientific questions
Key Stage 4 English
Reading
- Comprehension – Using advanced skills for comparing, summarising and quoting from a text. Identifying thematic patterns and textual imagery within fiction and non-fiction. Mastering close-reading in a variety of different textual forms i.e. media articles, travel writing and other cultures and traditions. Showing an understanding of the given text by presenting relevant quotes and commenting on their values within the text.
- English Literature – A selection of poetry, drama and fiction (Syllabus varies)
- Media Texts – Identifying different textual approaches of articles and how this affects and manipulates the reader.
Writing
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Key Stage 4 Maths
Numerals
- Multiples/ Factors/ Prime Numbers/ Square, Cube and Root Numbers
- Standard Index Form (Calculator and Non-Calculator)
- Rational and Irrational Numbers
- Speed and Density
- Ratio and Proportion
- Decimals, Fractions and Percentages (Percentage change/ Quantity)
- Recurring Decimals
- Calculator and Non-Calculator Method of Solving Fractions
- Approximation and Estimation (Rounding)
- Algebra (Expressing, Simplifying, Factorising, Multiplying and Dividing Expressions)
- Solving Equations (Quadratic, Simultaneous)
- Formulae (Writing, Substituting and Rearranging Expressions)
- Number Sequences
- Graphs : Line Graphs/Linear Equations, Distance-Time Graphs and Speed-Time Graphs
Shape, Space and Measure
- Shapes
- Triangles, Quadrilaterals and Polygons
- Tessellations
- Symmetry (Rotational)
- Circles and their Properties
- Area, Perimeter and Circumference
- Maps and Bearings
- Scale Drawings
- Locus
- Reflection and Rotation
- Translation and Enlargement
- Pythagoras’s Theorem and Trigonometry (Sine, Cosine and Tangent)
- Linear and Non-Linear Functions
- Volume, Mass and Capacity
Handling data
- Primary and Secondary Data
- Questionnaires and Databases
- Two-way tables
- Average and Range (using diagrams)
- Bar and Pie Charts
- Stem and Leaf Diagrams
- Scatter Graphs
- Correlation and Line of Best Fit
- Cumulative Frequency Tables and Graphs
- Calculating Probability
Summary Information for Slough Grammar Schools
Registration Closing Date: October
Common Application Form (CAF) Closing Date: June
Exam Date: September
Exam Board Type: CEM (Cambridge Assessment)
Results Date: October
Pass Mark: 120 (subject to change)
Allocations Date: March
Appeals Hearings: April, May and June
Admissions Info: Slough Borough Council, 01753 875728
How to Register?
Parents must register their child with the Slough Grammar Consortium before the registration closing date which is October for Slough Grammar Schools. Next, parents must complete the Common Application Form from the Slough Borough Council Website. This must be done before June.
Exam Format
Slough Grammar Schools have an 11 Plus exam which consists of two exam papers. The papers are 60 and 65 Minutes each and test a pupils Verbal Reasoning, Non Verbal Reasoning and Numerical Resonating Skills. Results are published in October and Year 7 places are allocated in March.
Adult GCSE Classes
We’re not just focused on preparing children for their GCSE exams; we’re also ensuring that adults have the support they need to succeed. Whether through evening classes, online resources, or vocational training, we’re committed to helping adults excel in their GCSEs, opening up new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Online tutoring
We proudly offer online tutoring services designed to provide students with convenient and personalized learning experiences. Our platform harnesses the power of technology to connect students with expert tutors regardless of location, allowing for flexibility in scheduling sessions to fit busy lifestyles.
We're here to help your child succeed.
We provide group, 1-2-1, and online sessions for students of all ages. We organise students into groups based on their age and year levels, ensuring a personalised approach to learning. By limiting the number of students per class, we guarantee that each individual receives the appropriate level of support and attention necessary to reach their full potential during the session.