Maths and English tuition
Key Stage 1 Maths and English Tuition
Key Stage 1 is the first stepping stone of primary school for 5-7-year-old children in Years 1-2. During this time, maths and English tuition can play a crucial role in fostering academic development and a skilled KS1 tutor can greatly enhance a child's early learning experience.
English lessons include reading fiction and non-fiction books
Phonics focus with the Year 1 Phonics screening check
Maths lessons include number bonds, times tables, 2D & 3D shapes
What happens in KS1?
Key Stage 1 covers years 1 and 2 of primary school. These years are all about your child developing school confidence. They are understanding what is expected of them in lessons and enjoying learning through topics and play.
There’s more emphasis on literacy and numeracy compared to reception year and some tests to work towards including the Year 1 phonics screener and SATs at the end of year 2.
How key stage 1 tuition helps Year 1 & 2 children
During these years tuition can help to:
build confidence with key maths and English concepts
develop concentration skills
become more resilient in the face of mistakes
Our approach
There are 5 ways we help children make progress and develop a love of learning.
Professional KS1 tutors
Our tutors are DBS checked and employed by us so rest assured you're in safe hands. Explore Learning tutors are bright, friendly and care deeply about making a difference to your child.
Smart Learning
Our smart digital tool knows what your child needs to see next and provides instant feedback. Your child can move forward in their learning making maximum progress.
Dreaming bigger
We help children to achieve more than they ever expected. We encourage them to become fearless learners, growing both academically and in their attitudes towards learning.
Unlocking joy
By encouraging curiosity, aspiration and resilience in the face of mistakes, we help children to unlock the joy of learning. We celebrate every achievement and the effort in getting there.
Unbeatable support
We're also here for you. Providing advice, encouragement and somebody to talk to. Our managers will support you every step of the journey.
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Over 1000 5 ★ reviews on Trust Pilot
20 years of success
Make 19 months* of progress in a year
Over 1000 5 ★ reviews on Trust Pilot
20 years of success
Make 19 months* of progress in a year
FAQs
What age is Key Stage 1?
Children in Key Stage 1 are aged between 5 and 7 years old.
What is Key Stage 1 in the UK?
Key Stage 1 refers to the phase of education that children are in during Year 1 and 2 in Primary or Infant school in England.
What does KS1 mean?
KS1 is an abbreviation for Key Stage 1. This is a stage of education taught in English schools when children are in years 1 and 2.
Is Reception class Key Stage 1?
Reception class is not part of Key Stage 1. They are taught the Early Years curriculum instead.
Is Key Stage 1 too early to think about tuition?
A private KS1 tutor can help your child build strong foundations in their learning. Children can also benefit from an online KS1 tutor to grow their confidence in and out of the classroom.
Free resources
Key Stage 1 Resources
