Give your child the best in education

At EducateFirst, we believe in providing each child with the best opportunity to help them excel throughout their academic years. No matter what their age or ability, we will help your child improve their concentration and study skills, become proficient in core subjects, and help lay the foundations for their future.

We make learning for your child our priority and ensure that they find studying an interesting, stimulating and accessible experience. Essentially, we are your partner in education.

Our services

Does my child need a personal tutor? Will private tuition help?

As a parent you may decide to hire a tutor for private tuition for a number of different reasons:

• help a child who may be struggling with a specific topic or subject at school
• support a child who has temporarily fallen behind to catch up
• learn a subject outside the school environment
• give your child the gentle push they need to help them with their coursework, homework or revision plan and achieve better exam grades
• raise levels of school performance by helping a child to form good study habits, increase their confidence and motivation, and develop self esteem
• develop new study skills
• provide closer attention to your child’s specific needs, which is not always possible at school.

There are various types of tuition you can opt for. Private tuition can be in the form of one-to-one or group tuition at home, or as a class at a learning centre. Children respond in different ways, and one type of tuition that is suitable for one child may not be suitable for another. Our tutors will be happy to provide you with the advice and guidance you need to ensure your child benefits from the tutoring sessions. Visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page where you will find answers to many questions asked by parents like yourselves.

Helping children reach their potential

EducateFirst recognises that each child is unique, each having different skills, abilities and ways in which they learn. This is why we endeavour to deliver a personalised tuition programme tailored to meet the educational needs of each individual student. We offer a range of tutoring services, including part-time classes and courses, booster sessions, summer school and home tuition throughout Yorkshire, with learning centres currently in Leeds, Huddersfield and Dewsbury.

As a reputable and established tutoring agency, we use qualified teachers who are highly skilled and trained to understand the needs of your child and can help them build their confidence, improve their key academic skills, communication skills, life skills and exam grades. Our simple, yet effective tutoring programmes and services are offered to both children and adults of all ages and are designed to help students reach their potential.

Regular study is essential and we urge parents to actively be involved in their child’s education at home. Showing an interest in your child’s work and marking their work, highlighting what they may have done wrong can help you bond with your child in a way that is different to simple parenting. Praise and encouragement are also invaluable – so don’t forget to recognise your child’s efforts and the progress they are making. This way your child will progress in subjects like Maths, English and Science whilst developing excellent self-study and life skills.

Visit other pages of this website where you will find valuable information as well as practical advice for tutors, parents and students. Information includes understanding the school National Curriculum, key stages, children with special education needs (SEN) as well as exam hints and study tips.

Educational classes

EducateFirst has pioneered a successful community-based learning initiative in the form of private educational classes at learning centres across Yorkshire (Leeds, Dewsbury and Huddersfield). The classes held every weekend accommodate primary, secondary and GCSE (Key Stages 1 to 4) students and follow the National Curriculum with a focus on core subjects (Maths, English and Science). Maths and English tuition is very important during primary school years, with Science becoming increasingly important when your child attends secondary school. Having a sound understanding and knowledge of these core subjects are important for every child during their school years and beyond.

At EducateFirst we are inspired by children, your children, and drive for constant improvement to ensure we provide the best possible education for your child. We continually monitor your child in class by assessing pupil progress (APP) providing you and your child with feedback on how they are doing, highlighting their strengths as well as areas they can improve on together with guidance as to how this may be achieved. 

Our unique and interactive educational programmes complement the work your child will cover at school whilst providing a solid foundation for later school years and improving career prospects to succeed in life. Working with qualified teachers, we have developed unique educational work packs for each subject and level aligned with the National Curriculum – these work packs are exclusive to EducateFirst and are used by children attending classes. Furthermore, we have been developing, revising and improving our class tutoring programmes following feedback from teachers, students and parents. This is because we are not looking for a short-term solution to your educational needs – we are in it with you and your child for the long run.

There are several reasons why parents choose EducateFirst classes over those provided by other tutoring organisations and self-employed tutors. All our tutors are CRB checked and have the relevant qualifications in their specialist subject – many of them are fully qualified teachers and are in full-time employment at local primary and secondary schools. Registration for students to attend our classes is completely FREE and you are not tied into any long-term contract. A small fee of £5 (five pounds) is charged for each lesson and is used to help cover some of the costs associated with running the classes, purchasing equipment, materials and stationary, and hiring tutors for their professional service. This is excellent value for money considering many tutoring companies charge up to £26 per lesson for class/group tuition on top of a £50+ registration fee. Even self-employed tutors can charge £10 or £15 per student for group sessions. To our knowledge, EducateFirst is the only professional organisation to offer such a unique service to local communities at such a unique low price. Our community-based educational classes are part of a community-based learning initiative designed to help students achieve their learning objectives…we put you FIRST.

Do you feel the need for educational classes in your local community? Contact us to discuss opportunities in your area.

Summer school

To supplement our weekend class that run throughout the course of the year, we run summer schools at each of our learning centres throughout every school summer holidays, providing children with fun and interactive learning activities as well as the opportunity to catch up with any work they may have either missed or not quite understood over the course of the year – it also prepares them for the next academic year. The summer school has been a successful side project for local communities.

Home tuition

Some children may require specific, individualised support or may simply respond better to one-to-one home tuition. No matter what subject or level, our specialist tutors can help your child meets their targets. Working closely with parents and children, our tutors are able to plan an Individualised tutoring programme, providing the best possible support to ensure optimised learning outcomes. Students can have as little or as much support as they wish – our tutors will be happy to recommend a tutoring programme tailored to meet your specific educational needs, but it is entirely up to you how you wish to proceed with your lessons. Home tuition is not restricted to children and is also offered to adults of any age.

Experienced teachers, NQTs and tutors

We are always looking for individuals help support our community-based learning projects. So, if you are tutor and are interested in working with EducateFirst as part of our learning initiative in one of our education centres in Leeds, Huddersfield or Dewsbury, or as a personal home tutor in a subject of your choice, then register online for FREE. Alternatively, contact us for information on teaching posts and other tutoring opportunities.

Education open days 

We can also offer free and impartial advice if you are concerned in any way about your or your child’s educational needs. Our FREE education open days have been very popular and have provided local communities with the support and advice they required. Primary, secondary and GCSE tutors specialising in Maths, English and Science subjects are available onsite for parents/students seeking advice. Visit our blog and keep up-to-date with details of future open day and other educational events.

Still not convinced?

See what other parents and students have to say about our tutoring services – read some of the testimonials submitted to EducateFirst for both one-to-one personal home tutoring as well as group tuition and classes at our learning centres. We have helped thousands of students and their families through our range of educational services – isn’t it time you let us help you? Contact us for more information – we are here to help.

“Education is a fundamental element of success” - The EducateFirst Team

    
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