Additional Content Courses
We run a number of additional content courses, including Explore Writing, 11+ tuition and Succeed In Secondary. These are weekly classes which take the place of one normal session. If you are interested in any of the courses then please talk to one of the managers.
Entrance Exam Course
This course aims to get Year 5 pupils ready for entrance exams taken in year 6. Our fantastic tutors aim to prepare members for the types of maths, English, verbal and non verbal reasoning questions they will encounter in the exam papers, as well as helping them with exam techniques.
The course runs on a Tuesday from 6.30pm -7.30pm.
Succeed in Secondary
This course is run exclusively for the older members in our centre. Children in Year 6 or above can come along to improve key elements needed in Secondary School. Members partake in research projects, topical debates and learn a variety of presentation techniques. This course really helps those children who are about to make the transition into, as well as those already attending Secondary school.
This course runs on a Wednesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Explore Writing
Is a unique creative writing course open to any members between 8-14 years old. Using a variety of techniques the children on the course create a portfolio of writing that they can really be proud of. Even children who normally find creative writing difficult love the challenges they are given on this course and often tell us how it has helped at school.
The course runs on a Thursday from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
Chester Schools and Community Groups
Explore Learning works closely with local schools and community groups to inspire and motivate children to learn. We offer free maths and English workshops for groups of up to 30 children. We've loved working with lots of local children and we've had some great feedback.
We are currently running creative workshops related to the Explore Learning National Young Writer's Award. These workshops, for years 3-6, engage children with techniques they can use to produce exciting and interesting pieces of writing; and give them the chance to enter a writing competition with a first prize of a family trip to Disneyland Paris! These workshops are only available until the end of February, so book yours now!
Mrs Bronwen Braisdell from St Clare's Catholic Primary said we are 'a valuable resource in the area', and Mrs Lawrenson from the Firs said we provided 'new ideas for maths.'
If you are a teacher or group leader and would like further information about our free workshops please call us on 01244 343433
Local schools and community groups we have worked with include:
The Arches Primary School
JH Godwin Primary School
Belgrave Primary School
The Firs School
Newton Primary School
St Oswald's Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Meadows Primary School
Chester Library
Ellesmere Port Library
Overton Library
Brynteg C.P. School
Huntington Brownies
Look out for Explore Learning at your school or community group soon!
Open Sessions
We run open sessions, in the centre, so that current members can bring along their parents and the whole family can try out lots of different maths and English activities. It's a great chance for you to see how much progress your children are making and see how much you can remember from school! Our next Open Session is a Parents versus Members session and will be taking place on Feb 18th between 1 and 3pm. We are also holding a special Easter Open Session on March 30th between 12 and 2pm.
Centre News
Explore Learning Chester is one year old this February! To celebrate, we are inviting all current and previous members to our birthday party on the 27th and 28th of February. Please ask a manager or call the centre on 01244 343433 for more information.
We have some great workshops taking place during February half term. These are free for current members; more information is available in the centre and on our newsletter.
Opening Times
Members are welcome to use the centre a maximum of twice a week during these hours:
Term Time
Monday 3-8
Tuesday 3-8
Wednesday 3-8
Thursday 3-8
Friday 3-8
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-4
Holiday Hours
Monday 10-6
Tuesday 12-8
Wednesday 12-8
Thursday 12-8
Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-4
Bank Holidays 10-4
'...very enjoyable, ...it reinforced that maths is fun!'
Mrs Morgan, Brynteg CP school
'Our approach encouraged every child to participate.'
Shan Cooper, Overton Library
Inspiring maths and English Tuition in Chester, Cheshire. Call today to find out how our maths and English tutors can help your child to achieve their full potential.
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