Kip McGrath Ilkley

We are now closed for the Christmas break. Have a wonderful festive season everyone and we will see you in the New Year!

✨ At Kip McGrath Ilkley, we believe in lifting every child’s confidence and ability — not just “teaching to the test.”

That said, we know the build-up to SATs can feel stressful for children (and parents too!). That’s where our experienced, qualified teachers step in.

We provide a calm, supportive environment where your child can strengthen their skills, fill in any gaps, and walk into exam season feeling confident and ready.

📚 Interested in finding out how we can help your son or daughter?
👉 Book a free assessment today and let’s talk through the best way to support them: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/ilkley

In today’s digital world, managing screen time is more important than ever, especially when it comes to study habits.

Balancing screen time with study time isn’t about cutting out devices, it’s about using them wisely and building habits that support success.

💡 Tip: Set dedicated study blocks with no distractions, followed by short breaks. This helps improve concentration and reduces stress.

*Source: BBC – “How to balance your screen time”

🤯 Did you know?

Multiply 21,978 by 4 = 87,912 …and BOOM the digits are perfectly reversed! 🔄✨

Maths is full of mind-blowing patterns and hidden tricks waiting to be discovered. 🔢💡

👉 Who else loves these “maths magic” moments?

Anna’s son has been attending Kip McGrath for over two years.

With patient, supportive teachers and tailored English and maths lessons, Anna’s son has made incredible strides in his learning. 📚✨

🔢 Did you know some numbers read the same forwards and backwards? They’re called palindrome numbers!

Here are a few cool examples:
121, 1331, 14441

Maths can be full of surprises and palindromes are just one of them! ✨

What do you get when two opposite words come together?
An oxymoron!

Think:
👉 Deafening silence
👉 Clearly confused
👉 Original copy

These quirky pairs are a great way to explore language and meaning.
💬 Can you think of any more? Drop your favourites in the comments!

What is your favourite Roald Dahl book? Share yours in the comments below.
With unexpected twists and inventive words in every story, Roald Dahl captures readers’ imaginations until the very last page.

Despite challenges with dyslexia, he did not let this hold him back; he became one of the most loved children’s authors, creating hundreds of new words along the way.

Choosing the right support for your child’s learning doesn’t have to be complicated. We offer both online and in-centre tutoring, so you can pick what suits your family best.

Online gives you flexibility and in-centre offers structure with face-to-face education. Both deliver real progress, with qualified teachers and personalised programmes.

Book a FREE assessment today and see the difference Kip McGrath can make.

Don’t let your child’s learning drop this summer! 📉

Students can lose up to 2.6 months of maths and 2 months of reading skills in just 5–6 weeks without regular practice.

Let us help prevent summer learning loss.

✅ One-to-one teaching in small group settings.
✅ Learn online or in one of our 450+ global centres.
✅ Trusted by families since 1976.