04/03/2026
Behind every great student is a parent who asked: "How can I help?"
In 1954, a high school math teacher in Japan named Toru Kumon found a crumpled math test in his young son Takeshi’s pocket. Takeshi was struggling, and like any parent, Toru wanted to help. But he didn’t just give him the answers.
Toru began hand-writing custom worksheets for Takeshi every night. He realized that if Takeshi mastered the basics, step-by-step, just a few minutes a day, he would eventually have the confidence to tackle anything.
By the time Takeshi was in year 6, he was comfortably solving calculus!
Toru’s "fatherly intuition" became the Kumon Method we use today right here in Ashton. It’s not about tutoring; it’s about giving your child the tools to teach themselves.
Want to see where your child's journey begins?
We offer a free assessment at our Ashton centre to find your child's perfect starting point—just like Toru did for Takeshi.
Book your free assessment here:
https://www.kumon.co.uk/book-assessment/ashton-under-lyne