National Young Writers' Award 2010
We are thrilled to announce Chester's regional winner of our 2nd National Young Writers' Award - congratulations to 11 year old Tilly Smith! Click here to read her winning story.
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.
We are running a special Explore Writing summer project for all current members. From July 1st and throughout the summer holidays we will be writing autobiographies. To reserve your child's place on this course talk to a manager today!
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 maths workshops for years 1 to 6, and creative writing workshops in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council and the Time to Read initiative. These workshops are National Curriculum based and are fun and engaging for all year groups. We hold these workshops until the end of the Summer term. Additionally we can come and support local schools in their Summer Fetes by providing excellent activities for all the family. Due to the increasing amount of schools we are working with, spaces are limited 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
Oldfield Primary School
The Firs School
Wolverham Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Meadows Primary School
Sutton Green 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! Up and coming free library events include:
Rotten Romans Creative Writing, Lache Library- Monday 26th July 2:30-3:30pm
Awesome Egyptians Creative Writing, Blacon Library- Thursday 29th July 2-3pm
Space Misson Creative Writing, Ellesmere Port Library- Monday 2nd August 11-12pm
Awesome Egyptians Creative Writing, Bishop's Library- Moday 2nd August 3-4pm
Space Mission Creative Writing, Malpas Library- Tuesday 3rd August 2:30-3:30pm
Space Mission Creative Writing, Hoole Library- Thursday 5th August 4:30-5:30pm
Space Mission Creative Writing, Neston Library- Friday 13th August 11-12pm
Awesome Egyptians Creative Writing, Ellesmere Port Library- Tuesday 17th August 2-3pm
Space Mission Creative Writing, Lache Library- Thursday 19th August
Space Mission Creative Writing, Blacon Library- Thursday 26th August
To book on to any of these please contact the centre on 01244 343433.
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 Countdown themed session scheduled for Friday 23rd July.
Centre News
We have a lot going on in the centre during the Summer term, including our brand new Summer Book Club and many workshops to keep those brains ticking during the summer break! Also look out for us with lots of fun activities in The Forum Shopping Centre and in your local library.
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
'Their 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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