Question 1

Do I have to attend every week?

Accepted Answer

Once enrolled on the programme, students are required to attend class regularly. If absent, students are required to collect weekly classwork/homework and complete at home. 
Absence from class without prior notice may result in discontinuation from the One Learning programme.

Question 2

When should I start preparing for 11+?

Accepted Answer

11+ exams take place in September of Year 6. Knowledge of the Year 6 syllabus is required for successful 11+ entry.

At One Learning, we aim to cover key skills up to the Year 6 syllabus by the January of Year 5 in preparation for exam paper practice.

Students sitting the 11+ are encouraged to start preparation in Year 3 so there is sufficient time to cover all topics required for 11+ entry.

Question 3

Is the assessment free?

Accepted Answer

Our initial assessment is a 1.5‑hour, in‑depth session, so there is a one‑off assessment fee.

If you decide to continue and pay for the first month of tuition, we discount one week’s lessons – so you pay for three weeks instead of four, and the assessment cost is effectively covered in your first month.

This allows us to give every child proper time and attention, and families only continue if it feels right for them.

Question 4

How do you check that my child has understood the work/new topics?

Accepted Answer

Children are encouraged to explain their answers when work is marked to show their understanding. 
There are topic tests at the end of each topic block to check progress.

Question 5

Can my child attend more than once a week?

Accepted Answer

For most children, weekly attendance is sufficient. If, after assessment, we feel the child requires more consolidation we may suggest attending twice a week. 
For 11+ preparation, Year 5 students are required to attend twice a week from January of Year 5.

Question 6

What year groups and subjects do you teach?

Accepted Answer

We teach children from Year 1 to Year 11 in Maths, English and Science. This includes support with day‑to‑day schoolwork as well as preparation for 7+, 11+, SATs and GCSE exams.

Question 7

Which exams do you prepare for?

Accepted Answer

We prepare students for:
 • 7+ entrance exams
 • 11+ grammar and independent school entrance exams
 • Year 2 and Year 6 SATs
 • GCSEs in Maths, English and Science

We also support private school entrance exams and school assessments outside these main exams.

Question 8

Where are your centres and when are they open?

Accepted Answer

We have three centres:
 • Ilford – Link Place Hall, Bramston Close IG6 3DU
 Saturdays 9:00–12:00pm
 • Woodford Green – St Barnabas Parish Church, 127 Snakes Lane East IG8 7HX
 Thursdays 4:00–7:00pm
 • Chigwell – Grange Farm Centre, Grange Farm Lane IG7 6DP
 Tuesdays 4:00–7:00pm One Learning Tuition(https://www.one-learning.co.uk/)

We also offer online tuition for families who prefer to learn from home.

Question 9

How big are the classes?

Accepted Answer

Lessons at our centres run in small groups of around 2–4 students per tutor, supported by a dedicated teacher and teaching assistant. GCSE tuition is also delivered in small groups, with individual programmes tailored to each student’s exam board and targets.

Question 10

Do you support children who are struggling at school or have special educational needs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our students join us because school feels hard, they’re worried about keeping up, or they’ve started to say they’re “bad at maths” or “hate English”. We specialise in finding gaps, rebuilding foundations and building confidence, and we support children with special educational needs as well as high achievers.

Question 11

What happens at the initial assessment?

Accepted Answer

Every child starts with a 1.5‑hour assessment in Maths and English (and Science for older students). We check their current level, strengths, gaps and exam goals. After the assessment we explain our findings, recommend the right programme and answer your questions.

There is a one‑off assessment fee, but if you continue and pay for the first month’s tuition, we discount one week’s lessons so the assessment cost is effectively covered.

Question 12

Will my child get homework?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students receive structured weekly homework booklets based on their individual programme. All work is marked and explained in class, so children understand any mistakes and parents can see how they’re progressing.

Question 13

How do you communicate with parents?

Accepted Answer

We believe in a strong three‑person approach: student, parent and tutor. Parents receive regular feedback on progress, can discuss assessments and goals with tutors, and are welcome to speak to us about any concerns. Our door is always open to questions.

Question 14

Can I get help with fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, many families are able to use government schemes to help with fees. Because our centres are Ofsted‑registered childcare providers, eligible families can use:

• Tax‑Free Childcare (20% of monthly tuition covered if eligible)
 • Childcare Vouchers (for families who joined a scheme before October 2018)
 • Childcare Grant (for eligible full‑time higher‑education students)

If you’re unsure which scheme is right for you, we’re happy to talk it through.

Question 15

Do you offer online tuition as well as centre‑based lessons?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alongside our centres in Ilford, Woodford Green and Chigwell, we offer online tuition. Students use our Learn at Home portal to access their work booklets and join live lessons with an experienced tutor. Many sessions are recorded so students can revisit lessons before tests and exams.

Question 16

Do you run 11+ mock exams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We run 11+ mock tuition courses during Easter, May half‑term and the summer, giving students the chance to practise under exam conditions and get detailed feedback on their performance before the real tests.

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