Kumon Waterlooville Study Centre

07/09/2026

Would you like your child to become an independent learner, with stamina and curiosity, not afraid of challenges? Then Kumon is for you. It is not about spoon-feeding answers. It is about a child finding these answers himself, under the observation and guidance of a Kumon instructor. It is about a journey of self-discovery and realising potential. It is about developing and nurturing the love of learning.

Why do parents and teachers choose Kumon?

✅ Over 65 years of experience in supporting millions of children all over the world

✅ Support for children from age 3 through preschool, primary school and secondary school

✅ A completely unique method of learning. Kumon builds solid foundations which is also a great advantage for 11+/SATS/GCSEs

✅ Children start with work suited to their ability, not year group. We are led by the child's pace of learning and ability

✅ Academic development to catch up and study ahead of their school age. Most are between 1 and 3 years ahead

✅ We develop study skills as well as academic ability. We set study goals and review regularly

✅ Increased motivation and concentration.

✅ A fixed monthly fee of only £75 per subject per month (Marking fee of £5 is included)

You can attend once a week and your child is provided with work in between.

✅KumonConnect app is on a tablet. Your Kumon instructor can see a video of every page as a student completes his homework.

Proven success!!!

Our centre is Ofsted registered so we can accept Childcare vouchers etc.

Please contact Dr Maria Woodford

07931629652 /email Waterlooville .co.uk
Or book an enrolment on www.kumon.co.uk/waterlooville

07/09/2026

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A shrinking number of kids are reading widely and voraciously for fun, Katherine Marsh wrote in 2023. https://theatln.tc/dTcNIvrl

She spoke with educators and librarians about this trend, and they gave many explanations for it, but one of the most compelling that she heard was rooted in how our education system teaches kids to relate to books.�When she was in school, Marsh recalled, the focus was on reading as many books as possible and engaging emotionally with them as a way to develop the requisite skills. “Now the focus on reading analytically seems to be squashing that organic enjoyment,” Marsh wrote. She cited an example from the third-grade English-language-arts Common Core standard, which asks that kids “determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.”

There is a fun, easy way to introduce this concept: reading Peggy Parish’s classic, ‘Amelia Bedelia, in which the eponymous maid follows commands such as “Draw the drapes when the sun comes in” by drawing a picture of the curtains. But here’s how one educator experienced in writing Common Core–aligned curricula proposed this be taught: First, teachers introduce the concepts of nonliteral and figurative language, then kids read a single paragraph from “Amelia Bedelia” and answer written questions, Marsh noted.

“The best way to present an abstract idea to kids is by hooking them on a story,” Marsh continued. “The process of meeting a character and following them through a series of conflicts is the fun part of reading. Jumping into a paragraph in the middle of a book is about as appealing for most kids as cleaning their room.” But as several educators told her, “the advent of accountability laws and policies, starting with No Child Left Behind in 2001, and accompanying high-stakes assessments based on standards, be they Common Core or similar state alternatives, has put enormous pressure on instructors to teach to these tests at the expense of best practices.”

“We can’t let tests control how teachers teach,” Marsh argued at the link. “Close reading may be easy to measure, but it’s not the way to get kids to fall in love with storytelling.” �

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04/09/2026

📚 It’s that time of year to give your child a strong start!

As the new school year begins, strong reading skills are more important than ever. A solid foundation in reading helps children build confidence, understand what they read, and succeed across every subject.

✨ Build strong reading skills today. Build confidence for tomorrow. Book your FREE assessment NOW! Hurry up! ⏰ Contact Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652.

Give your child the foundation they need to start the school year strong.

03/09/2026

Parents often tell me, “I just want them to keep up.”

and that makes complete sense....

BUT keeping up never really feels like enough.

Because when the next topic comes:
confidence drops, independence wobbles, and it can feel like you’re back at square one again. Like all the good progress has suddenly been undone.

Wanting more than “keeping up” doesn’t make you pushy.
It makes you tuned in.
It means your invested in your child's future.
It shows that you just don't want your child struggle.

Real confidence comes from independence and secure foundational skills.

If “keeping up” doesn’t feel like enough for your child, it might be time to look at what’s underneath.

Understanding how they work — and what helps them become independent — makes all the difference.

If you’d like to explore that for your child, you can book a free assessment or message me to talk it through.

Remember it is okay to want more than 'just to keep up'.
At Kumon we strive to support every child to reach their full potential. The child you see on this photo is called Rian. Rian is working a year ahead of his peer group, and we are so proud of his achievements!

Contact Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652 to find out more.

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Confidence dips. Homework meltdowns. Falling behind in one subject. Tears and unwillingness to go to school. Not engaging in conversations at dinner table, particularly when asked about school.

The signs are easy to miss, but they matter.

A free assessment tells you exactly where your child stands, and exactly what to do about it.

Book yours today 👉 Contact Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652 to arrange it.

01/09/2026

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In 1939, a graduate student named George Dantzig arrived late to his statistics class at UC Berkeley. Two problems were already written on the blackboard when he walked in.

Assuming they were the night’s homework, he copied them down and went home to work through them. It took him several days longer than usual, and he apologized to his professor for the delay.

His professor, Jerzy Neyman — one of the most respected statisticians of his time — didn’t scold him. He was stunned into silence. The two problems Dantzig had casually solved as homework were actually famous unsolved theorems in statistics, ones that had stumped professional mathematicians for years.

One of Dantzig’s solutions was prepared for publication almost immediately. He later admitted that if he’d known those problems were supposed to be impossible, he probably never would have attempted them at all.

Sometimes the only thing standing between a person and the impossible is simply not being told it can’t be done.

01/09/2026

A FREE Kumon Assessment is the first step toward understanding your child's unique strengths and identifying where they need support. With an individualized learning plan, we help children build strong foundations, develop confidence, and discover the joy of learning,one small step at a time.

✨ Build confidence
✨ Develop independent learning habits
✨ Unlock your child's full potential

📩 Book your FREE assessment today and give your child the gift of confidence. Contact Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652.

01/09/2026

Take advantage of our free registration. Contact Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652 to arrange an enrolment for your child.

25/08/2026

A quick tip for this week: little and often really is the secret to progress. Just ten to twenty minutes of focused study each day builds far more than the occasional long session. Keep at it - the results add up. To find out more about our approach, call Dr Maria Woodford on 07931629652.