Primary Times - the definitive what’s on and where to go family guide of activities and events for children of primary school age. Things to do with your kids during the school holidays including arts and craft activities, music and theatre for children, parties, competitions, days out, and family attractions along with term time drama schools, dance classes, after school clubs and sports activities. Things to do at a place near you!
Independence with Kumon
At your local Kumon Study Centre, the aim is to develop students into confident, independent learners. With 60 years of experience, Kumon enables children to take on challenges independently and to confidently approach new work.
One of the main principles of the Kumon Method of Learning is to develop independent learning skills in all students. The Kumon Maths and English Programmes take students beyond their school level, providing new topics they have not come across in their education. This compels them to develop new learning strategies to deal with unfamiliar woek. The strategies they develop are not just instilled in them whilst they are with Kumon, the independence they gain is something thatmay stay with them for life. Kumon develops children through the acquisition of independent learning skills, rather than being taught in the conventional sense. Each childs becomes equipped with the ability to learn for themselves so they do not have to rely on the skills and knowledge of others. They are able to apply these skills to all their school subjects and outside their eduction as well. Kumon believes that that learning is always for the long run. The individualised maths and english programmes enable each student to progress to an advanced level, above their school grade level, at their own pace. They develop lifelong study skills and a passion for learning, as well as the confidence to complete their work independently.