A message from Headteacher

I am really proud of our Tuition Centre and the staff work extremely hard to make learning fun and exciting.

We work as a very close team and strive to involve parents as much as possible in the learning of their children. I am extremely honoured to be the Headteacher of Smart Tutors.

I believe and I have the confidence to succeed.

At Smart Tutors we aim to provide a broad and balanced education for all the children within a happy, stimulating and healthy environment and we want each child to achieve the best he or she can. We have excellent teachers, teaching assistants, office staff and site managers who all work as a very close team. Our Governing Body plays an essential role in the development and success of the centre. We have a strong sense of community.

Our centre has a strong tradition of celebrating achievement and encouraging children’s self-esteem. Our weekly Celebration Assemblies are used to formally celebrate and reward children’s achievements in class. Children are also invited to my Headteacher’s tea party to celebrate their efforts in school and for following the school’s RESPECT ethos. Parents are welcome to join us in our sharing Assemblies throughout the year.

Through our pastoral systems, we promote the development of excellent relationships between pupils and the whole staff team. Citizenship is a very important aspect of our Tuition Centre life. The centre represents pupil views and meets with the Headteacher, a Senior Teacher and a Governor regularly. Pupil’s voice is an important part of school life from EYFS to Y6. Children’s ideas for improving our school are discussed and acted upon.

We also have a reward system in the centre and weekly Golden Time which promotes positive behaviour. At the end of the year, we have a range of cups and trophies which are presented in our Prize Giving Ceremony for academic achievement and citizenship.

All children belong to four different communities named after local castles: Hever, Leeds, Bodiam and Dover. The communities compete for reward points through various events. Children have a strong sense of belonging to a community.

By the time children leave us at the end of the Year, they are responsible, independent young people and we are very proud of them.

Head Teacher