For students in Settle who find maths difficult — and it's one of the most commonly struggled-with subjects — targeted one-to-one support makes a measurable difference. Topics like percentages and statistics and probability trip students up year after year. Educators on our team break these concepts down, fill gaps from earlier years, and build towards exam-ready confidence.
KS1 and KS2 Maths
Strong maths skills start early. For primary-age children in Settle, educators on our team focus on number bonds, times tables, fractions, and the reasoning skills tested in Key Stage 2 SATs. A child who arrives at secondary school without these foundations will find it increasingly difficult to keep up. Our approach for younger students balances structured practice with engaging activities, building confidence without pressure.
Maths at Settle College
Schools in Settle typically use AQA or Edexcel for their maths specifications. Educators on our team know both, and they'll match their teaching to whichever syllabus your pupil follows. This means practice questions, past papers, and revision materials are all relevant to the exact exam your pupil will sit — not generic content from a different board. At Settle College, we're familiar with how topics are sequenced and where students most commonly need extra support.
Getting Started
If your pupil in Settle needs maths support, we can help. Reach out to discuss their current level and we'll suggest the right tutor and approach. No hard sell — just an honest conversation about what tutoring can achieve.
Beyond the Classroom
There is strong evidence that one-to-one instruction is the most effective form of teaching — and in Settle, families see this in practice. A dedicated tutor adapts explanations until they click, sets the right level of challenge, and notices immediately when understanding starts to slip. This responsive approach is simply not possible in a class of 25-30, which is why targeted tutoring often achieves in weeks what months of classroom teaching cannot.
The Tutoring Process
Each session lasts around an hour. The tutor works through concepts with your pupil, sets practice problems, and reviews previous work. There's no one-size-fits-all script — sessions are shaped by what the student actually needs that week. For students preparing for GCSEs, we use past papers from AQA to build familiarity with the format. For younger students, we focus on number confidence, mental arithmetic, and problem-solving strategies. Progress is shared with parents so you can see improvement building week by week.