Success Tuition and Training Centre

07/09/2026

Is 11+ tuition actually worth it?

It's a question many parents ask, and the answer isn't simply “yes”.

Good 11+ preparation shouldn't be about hot-housing children or memorising enough answers to get through a test.

It should help children strengthen their core skills, understand unfamiliar questions, manage their time and approach the experience with greater confidence.

And with the Kent Test now very close, this isn't the time for suddenly piling on hours of extra work.

Our guide looks at the benefits of 11+ tuition, the potential downsides of over-preparation and how parents can find the right balance.

Read it here: https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/11-plus-tuition-worth-it/

Explore the benefits of 11+ tuition, who it can help and what parents should consider when deciding whether additional support is right.

03/09/2026

If you're looking for a tuition centre this September, don't choose one based on price or pass rates alone.

Ask questions.

Who will actually teach your child?

How are students grouped?

How is progress measured?

What safeguarding procedures are in place?

Will you receive regular feedback?

And if a centre advertises an impressive pass rate, ask how that figure was calculated.

We've put together 10 questions every parent should ask when choosing a tuition centre.

They're questions we'd encourage parents to ask us too.

Read the guide: https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/10-essential-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-tuition-centre-in-maidstone/

Discover the key questions parents should ask when choosing a tuition centre, from teaching quality and support to progress and communication.

01/09/2026

A new school year is about to begin. Does your child need some extra support this year?

The beginning of the academic year is one of the best times to identify areas where a student may need additional help, before small gaps have the opportunity to become bigger ones.

At Success Tuition & Training Centre in Maidstone, our weekly tuition programmes support students with:

✓ Key Stage 2
✓ 11+ preparation
✓ Key Stage 3
✓ GCSE English
✓ GCSE Maths
✓ GCSE Science

Our aim isn't simply to give students more work.

We help them strengthen understanding, build confidence and develop the skills they need to progress independently.

Not sure what level of support your child needs?

Start with a free assessment so we can understand their current ability and recommend an appropriate next step.

September tuition places are available. Contact STTC to arrange your child's free assessment.

31/08/2026

A new school year doesn't need to begin with an enormous revision timetable.

Some of the most effective things parents can do are surprisingly simple.

Creating a consistent study routine, giving children somewhere suitable to work, identifying where they're actually struggling and recognising effort can all help build better learning habits.

We've put together 7 practical ways parents can support their child's learning, whether they're preparing for the 11+, working towards GCSEs or simply trying to build greater confidence at school.

Read the full guide: https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/how-to-help-your-child-succeed-in-the-11-and-gcses/

Learn how parents can support confidence, effective revision and academic progress while helping children prepare for 11+ and GCSE exams.

28/08/2026

New school year. New goals.

September gives students an opportunity to start again.

Not every goal has to be about achieving a particular grade, either.

For one student it might be:

"I want to feel more confident in Maths."

For another:

"I want to stop leaving revision until the last minute."

Or perhaps:

"I want to be ready for the 11+."

Confidence. English. Maths. Science. Revision habits. Organisation. Exam technique.

Small, achievable goals can add up to a very different school year.

What would your child most like to improve this year?

25/08/2026

As the new school year approaches, you might be wondering whether your child would benefit from some extra academic support.

And the signs aren't always obvious.

Falling behind is one, but a loss of confidence, difficulty applying what they've learned, frustration with homework or increasing anxiety around schoolwork can be just as important.

We've put together five signs parents can look out for, along with advice on when extra tuition might help.

Read the full guide: https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/5-signs-your-child-could-benefit-from-extra-tuition/

From falling confidence to gaps in understanding, discover five signs that your child could benefit from additional academic support.

24/08/2026

September is getting closer. Is your child ready for the new school year?

The final weeks of the summer holidays are a good opportunity to start preparing for the return to school, without turning the rest of the break into one long revision session.

Our latest guide looks at some simple ways parents can help children prepare, including:

✓ Gradually rebuilding a school routine
✓ Getting organised before September
✓ Refreshing key skills little and often
✓ Setting realistic goals for the year ahead
✓ Identifying areas where extra support may be useful

A little preparation now can help children return to school feeling more organised, confident and ready to learn.

Read our Back to School Guide for Parents:

https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/back-to-school-guide-for-parents/

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22/08/2026

What actually happens during an STTC free assessment?

The word assessment can sound intimidating, but the purpose isn't to see whether your child is "good enough" for tuition.

It's about understanding where they are now and what support will help them progress.

A free assessment helps us:

✓ Understand your child's current ability
✓ Identify strengths and areas that may need support
✓ Spot gaps in knowledge or understanding
✓ Determine the most appropriate level of tuition
✓ Help place students within a suitable ability group
✓ Give parents a clearer picture of what we recommend next

There is no need for your child to revise for it.

In fact, we want to see their current understanding, because that gives us a much better starting point for supporting them.

If you're considering tuition for the new school year, an assessment is a great place to begin.

Contact STTC to arrange your child's free assessment.

19/08/2026

Tomorrow is GCSE Results Day.

For thousands of students, tonight will probably involve a mixture of excitement and nerves.

Whatever is inside that results envelope tomorrow, remember that there are options.

If a student doesn't achieve the grades they hoped for, it doesn't automatically mean they have lost their college place or that their plans are over.

Our GCSE Results Day Guide explains:

✓ What each GCSE grade means
✓ What counts as a standard and strong pass
✓ What happens if you don't achieve Grade 4 in Maths or English
✓ When GCSEs can be retaken
✓ What to do if you miss your college or sixth-form requirements
✓ What happens if you think a grade is wrong

If you have a child receiving their results tomorrow, it may be worth bookmarking this tonight.

GCSE Results Day 2026: Grades Explained and What to Do Next

https://tuitiontraining.co.uk/gcse-results-day-2026-guide/

Good luck to everyone receiving their results tomorrow.

Got your GCSE results? Understand what your grades mean, what happens if you missed the grades you needed and the options available to you next.

16/08/2026

Going into Year 11 this September?

Year 11 can feel like GCSEs suddenly become very real.

But you don't need to start September knowing everything or spending every evening revising.

The most useful thing you can do now is identify where you are already confident and where there are gaps that could become a problem later in the year.

A few things worth thinking about before September:

✓ Which subjects do you currently find most difficult?
✓ Are there topics from Year 10 you still don't fully understand?
✓ Do you know how your GCSE exams will be structured?
✓ Are your revision notes and resources organised?
✓ Do you know what grades you are aiming for?

Starting Year 11 with a plan is much easier than waiting until mocks to discover where the gaps are.

At Success Tuition & Training Centre, we support GCSE students in building their subject knowledge, confidence and exam skills throughout Year 11.

If you think your child would benefit from additional support going into their GCSE year, get in touch with us to discuss the tuition available for September.