National Young Writers' Award 2010
We are thrilled to announce Romford's regional winner of our 2nd National Young Writers' Award - congratulations to 7 year old Jade Johnston! Click here to read her winning story.
Additional Content
11+ Preparation Course
Tuesday 6:45-7:45pm; Monday 5:30-6:30pm
At Romford our 11+ Course is tailored to the entrance exams for schools in Essex. Whilst teaching small groups in a stimulating setting we equip children with the knowledge and experience to achieve their potential. This 11 month course runs from January to the end of November and is for children in Year 5.
Succeed in Secondary
Monday 6:45-7:45pm
Succeed in Secondary is a course that is designed to help prepare children for life at secondary school. Succeed in Secondary is for year 6, 7 & 8 members. It is a great chance for our older members to debate, discuss, present and build confidence for the transition to year 7 and beyond!
Explore Writing!
Wednesday 6:45-7:45pm
This fantastic creative writing course has been designed in conjunction with Explore Learning, Immersive Education and the University of Oxford. Explore Writing is open to all members aged 8-14 year olds.
Lead by Explore Managers and Tutors, the course gives children the opportunity to:
- Stretch their imagination
- Become skilled in a range of writing styles
- Produce pieces of work they can be proud of!
The Romford Schools Programme
Since our launch in Romford we’ve had the pleasure of building great working relationships with many of the local schools, providing fun and free maths and literacy workshops and assemblies! So far we have visited Parklands, James Oglethorpe, Hacton Junior School, Dunningford, Ayloff, Five Elms, Wykeham, Rush Green, Edwin Lambert, The Mawney, Gidea Park Primary, William Bellamy, Crowlands, Crownfields and Benhurst.
Look out for us at Gidea Park and Crowlands school summer fetes!
If your school or after-school club would like to be involved in our free numeracy or literacy workshops, please contact Louise on 01708 767819.
What teachers think about our free Schools Programme…
“The Maths activities related well to individual abilities, ages and topics the children have been learning. Explore Learning reinforces and consolidates their understanding and encourages them to want to achieve. The tutors interacted with the children with a very positive approach, which kept all the children to task and involved”.
Juliette Owens, Yrs 3 & 4 Teacher, Gidea Park Primary.
“The children thought the interactive activities were great fun as Explore provided a different approach in a less formal environment. The tutor’s enthusiasm made the children’s experience a worth while event and the fun approach was enjoyed by the children”.
Mr Bromage, Year 3 Teacher, Gidea Park Primary.
"Thank you so much for the Maths Rallies your teams led at our school. we have really enjoyed having you....and have seen another side to teaching Maths."
Karen Marais, KS1 Maths Co-ordinator, Five Elms Primary.
Free Workshops
In addition to the work that we have been doing in local schools, Explore Learning Romford have been building links with other community groups, such as Rainbows, Libraries and the YMCA. We will be offering further literacy workshops throughout the year, so if you are a Brownie or Scouts leader please get in touch to find out how we can work together.
Over the summer we are working with; the YMCA on 24th August running a phonics and a Horrible Histories workshop (please contact Romford YMCA to sign up), Upmister Library on the 1st September running a Fantastic Mr Fox workshop, and Gidea Park Library running a Detective story Workshop (please contact us or the relevant libraries to find out more). We also have an exciting Space Mission creative writing workshop to compliment the library summer read. Find us at Upminster Library (11-12pm), Harold Hill Library (1-2pm) and Hornchurch Library (3-4pm) on the 12th August 2010. We will also be at Rainham Library (1-2pm) and Gidea Park Library (3-4pm) on 17th August 2010.
Come along and learn to be a pirate with our workshop in Upminster Library (4.30-5.30pm) on the 22nd Septmeber and in Gidea Park (5-6pm) on the 23rd September.
Summer Activities
On the 10th, 27th and 28th July come an visit us outside the Brewery Shopping Centre; see how quickly you can complete our giant maths connect 4 or see if you remember your spellings and phonic sounds without falling over in our game of Literacy twister! We will also be in The Liberty Shopping Centre everyday in the first week of August.
Opening Hours
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Monday |
3-7pm |
*11+ 5:30-6:30pm *Succeed in Secondary 6:45-7:45pm | |
Tuesday |
3-8pm |
*11+ 6:45-7:45pm | |
Wednesday |
3-7pm |
*Explore Writing 6:45-7:45pm | |
Thursday |
3-8pm |
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Friday |
3-8pm |
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Saturday |
10-6pm |
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Sunday |
10-4pm |
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Opening Hours - Holiday Periods
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Monday |
12-7pm |
*11+ 5.30-6.30pm * Succeed in Secondary 6:45-7:45pm | |
Tuesday |
10-6pm |
*11+ 5-6pm | |
Wednesday |
12-7pm |
*Explore Writing 6:45-7:45pm | |
Thursday |
12-8pm |
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Friday |
10-6pm |
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Saturday |
10-6pm |
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Sunday |
10-4pm | |
In centre workshops
For all of you who are already members makes sure you have signed up to our exciting workshops over the summer
Monday 12th July, 7.15-8pm - Quiz Night organised and run by our Succeed In Secondary Group.
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July - Craft weekend.
Tuesday 27th July, 3.30-4.30pm - Beast Quest Workshop.
Monday 2nd August, 3.30-4.30pm - Tracey Beaker Workshop.
Tuesday 10th August, 3.30-4.30pm - Times Tables Infants.
Wednesday 18th August, 11-12pm - Children tutor your parents!
Friday 20th August, 12-1pm - Fantastic Mr Fox.
Tuesday 31st August, 12-1pm - Horrible Histories Workshop.
Thursday 2nd September, 12.30-1.30pm - Phonics open session.
What our members think...
"Explore Learning really helps with my Maths and English at school. My favourite thing is that you can win Lizard cards for trying hard at your work."
Tryna Khetani, Year 9
"Harriet's confidence in using different maths techniques to solve problems has really grown since she has been coming to the centre. The benefit of working in smaller tutor groups is immense. The tutors are really upbeat and their enthusiastic approach really engages the children."
Claire Ivie, parent
Inspiring maths and English tuition in Romford, Essex. Call today to find out how our maths and English tutors can help your child to achieve their full potential. |
