Some parents may worry whether their child knows enough about numbers and letters ahead of starting school. Whilst familiarity with the basics of numeracy and literacy can certainly give children a great head start, what Reception teachers tend to be more interested in is whether children can perform basic, day-to-day ‘self-management’ skills. If these practical skills are already in place, your child is likely to get much more out of their learning experiences in the classroom.

We first met Diya in 2017 when she was seven and appeared in our Kumon advertising. In the past four years, Diya has remained focused on her Kumon and has just completed the Kumon English Programme! Diya’s parents are in no doubt that her excellent relationship with Kumon Instructor, Eirini, has been instrumental to her success so far.

How does it feel to be an Instructor and develop a child through to programme completion?  We spoke with Diya’s Instructor, Eirini Grammatikopoulou, from the Kumon Chelmsford North Study Centre to find out what it’s like to work with the students that she has. 

At Kumon, every child’s journey begins with an initial assessment. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your Instructor, discover where your child is placed in their current learning and ability, and find out more about Kumon study. Have you ever wondered how a Kumon Instructor assesses your child? Here, we take you through what to expect at your Kumon initial assessment, step-by-step.

Every parent wants the best for their child at school; to be happy, to grow, and to be nurtured to achieve their full potential. Naturally, “Will Kumon help my child at school?” is often one of the first questions that many new parents ask.

Donika enrolled her son, Joel, with the Kumon Mill Hill Broadway Study Centre shortly after he turned four. We caught up with Donika to hear about the positive changes she’s seen in him so far, and how they kept his Kumon study going throughout the lockdown.