The student support centre: Anyone used them/heard of them?

[DrNortherner]

Had a visit today from them, it seems like a good system, small bitesize chunks that will not turn off my ds.

Just wondered if anyone on here uses them?

[james79]

I've only heard that they are expensive and that schools are paid to hand out the literature...

[james79]

sorry 'their' literature

[DrNortherner]

Anyone else? He told me they are cheaper than Kumon.

[LadyGlencoraSnape]

Been several threads about it on here. They sound like a bunch of rip-off artists tbh. Will see if I can dredge up the threads.

[hocuspontas]

I don't know anything about them but they acquire a cloak of respectability coming through schools. Although the schools say they don't endorse them there's no denying the positive association.

[LadyGlencoraSnape]

This thread is quite informative.

[goldrock]

we had a letter about them from school recently and I was put off from the start by the pressure to send back the reply slip with your details even if you weren't interested. I had a look at the website and actually was quite impressed by it but didn't reply in the end as there wasn't anything that my DCs really needed extra tuition for but I am very keen to hear what others have to say in case I need it in the future.
Just out of interest do you know how much they pay schools ?

[bruffin]

It is really expensive Goldrock. You are signing up to paying £1000s for a few videos and are tied into a contract for years.
They will send round a salesman who will "test" your child and give you a hardsell.

You would be far better off finding a good tutor, it would be cheaper in the long run and a more personal service.

student support centre reviews

[goldrock]

thanks bruffin - the only thing 2 of my DCs struggle with is spelling and looking at their website it didn't seem like they offered a tailored service so I think you're right, if it continues to be a problem I would look at a tutor.

[bruffin]

My DS is dyslexic and has problems with spelling. I bought Stareway to Spelling but school had the same idea and ended up doing the scheme with him.

It's quite intensive but it did help.

[goldrock]

ooh, thanks again I will definitely consider that. No dyslexia but I'm happy to try it (out of stock at the mo sadly)