FAQs
How are PM Education sessions different from traditional tutoring?
PM Education specialises in assessment-led small-group tuition. Rather than relying solely on one-to-one instruction or repetitive practice, sessions are designed to develop deep understanding through discussion, reasoning, and collaboration.
Children learn not only from expert teaching, but also from explaining their thinking, hearing the ideas of others, and engaging in structured academic discussion.
What programmes do you offer?
Year 5 Preparation
Strengthening core knowledge and preparing pupils for Upper Key Stage 2.
Year 6 SATs Boosters
Focused support for success in the Key Stage 2 SATs.
What is in the Year 5 Preparation programme?
Designed for pupils currently in Year 5, this programme strengthens mathematical understanding and reading comprehension while preparing children for the increased challenge of Upper Key Stage 2. The emphasis is on securing key concepts before formal SATs preparation begins.
What are the Year 6 SATs Boosters?
Our Year 6 SATs classes focus on developing the reasoning, problem-solving, comprehension, and test skills required for success in the Key Stage 2 SATs.
The emphasis remains on deep understanding rather than simply practicing test questions.
Why do you use small groups instead of one-to-one tuition?
We believe discussion is a powerful tool for learning. Through carefully structured questioning and collaborative activities, pupils develop skills that are difficult to replicate in traditional one-to-one tutoring.
Small groups also help children build confidence and become more articulate learners.
What is oracy and why is it important?
Oracy refers to a child's ability to express ideas clearly, explain their thinking, listen to others, and engage in meaningful discussion.
At PM Education, we place a strong emphasis on oracy because speaking and reasoning about learning helps children develop deeper understanding, stronger problem-solving skills, and greater confidence.
How do I get started?
The simplest way to get started is to choose the programme that matches your child's year group and book online.
If you're sure which programme is the best fit, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your child's current attainment and learning goals before enrolling.
How is my child assessed?
We begin by understanding your child's current strengths and areas for development. This may include discussions with parents, previous school information and carefully planned assessment activities during the first sessions.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the programme, allowing teaching to be adapted to pupils' needs and ensuring progress is regularly monitored.
How large are the groups?
Groups are intentionally kept to a maximum of 10 children per session to allow opportunities to participate, contribute to discussion, and receive support from the teacher.
Where do sessions take place?
All sessions are delivered in person in a small-group setting.
The venue address and arrival information will be provided at the booking stage.
How do bookings work?
Choose the programme that matches your child's year group and book online.
Families who book a full term of tuition receive a session for free.
What happens if my child misses a session?
If your child is unable to attend a session, unfortunately missed sessions cannot be refunded or transferred, as each place is reserved specifically for your child. Please refer to our Cancellation Policy for full details.
Do you support students with SEND?
PM Education welcomes enquiries from families of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Every child is different, and the suitability of our small-group sessions will be discussed during the consultation process.
During the consultation and assessment process, we take time to understand each child's needs and discuss whether our provision is the right fit.
If your child has an EHCP, diagnosed SEND, or additional learning needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us during your consultation so that we can determine the most suitable next steps.