Kip McGrath Skipton

20/12/2025

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

08/10/2025

🌟 Has your child just started secondary school?
It’s such an exciting time — new teachers, new lessons, new friends! But it can also feel a little overwhelming, with streaming into sets, bigger classes, and more challenging maths and English.

At Kip McGrath Skipton, we specialise in supporting KS3 students to:
✅ Build strong foundations in maths & English
✅ Keep pace with new expectations
✅ Gain confidence to excel before the build-up to GCSEs

With our Parent Portal, you’ll be able to see your child’s progress week by week — with direct access to all the work they complete with their tutor.

📚 Interested? Book a free, no-obligation assessment today. In just one hour, we’ll explore your child’s current strengths and areas for support, and show you how we can help them thrive.

👉 Book here: www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/skipton

07/10/2025

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”

03/10/2025

🤯 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?

01/10/2025

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. 📚✨

29/09/2025

🔢 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! ✨

18/09/2025

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!

15/09/2025

13/09/2025

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.

05/09/2025

🎓 Thinking about tutoring?
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Tutoring, everything you need to know before getting started!

✅ What tutoring really involves
✅ Online vs in-centre: what’s best?
✅ How to choose the right tutor
✅ What to expect from the Kip McGrath experience
👀 Read the full guide here:
👉 https://www.kipmcgrath.co.uk/insights/ultimate-guide-to-tutoring

25/08/2025

Did you know the letter ‘E’ makes up 11% of the entire English language?

23/08/2025

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.