Welcome to the Middlesbrough Maths and English tuition Centre.

Centre details

Who we are

Since opening the Middlesbrough Maths and English tuition centre over 14 years ago, husband and wife team Chris and Pat Jones have become one of UK’s best-known and most highly-respected centre management teams. Chris has an outstanding track record as a successful and enthusiastic tutor specialising in maths. He lays great emphasis on effective communication with students and parents and on putting enjoyment back into his subject. Pat Jones specialises in English, attaching particular importance to the development of thinking skills so that children gain confidence in all aspects of English.

The class has an excellent record of improvement in children’s performance at school and exam success. Pat and Chris are proud that nearly all of their students come from the personal recommendation of parents and teachers. They have students from all over Cleveland and the fact that so many of these students are long-term enables them to master sophisticated mathematical and linguistic skills.

Class Ethos

We aim to create a calm and welcoming atmosphere in the class.  We talk to every child while they are in the classroom, and they can also turn to our trained assistants for friendly advice and help.  Personal organisation and consideration for others are encouraged.  Students are expected to bring a sharp pencil to class and to do their work quietly, without distracting others. However, there is usually a gentle buzz of conversation - older students often help the little ones or remind a new student of classroom routine.  Friendships are formed here. We take our studies seriously - but we enjoy ourselves at the same time.   Children arrive and leave with a smile.

What we offer

The class caters for students studying from primary age up to A level. Specific support for exams and national tests is available. Students typically spend 20 – 30 minutes in class or a little longer if they are studying two subjects. Independent learning is encouraged but all students are aware that sympathetic help is always available and that rather than being a sign of failure an error is always seen as a learning opportunity.

Your next step

To find out more about the Middlesbrough class and how joining us could benefit your child please contact Chris or Pat on 01642 829556 or e-mail at middlesbrough@firstclasslearning.co.uk.