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Tutors for SATS?

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Flatpackjackie · 14/04/2018 22:15

I don't understand this. I thought SATS results were really just to check that the school's meeting expected standards? Why would you book private tuition for your child, to prepare for them?

Two families I know are doing this, but the two children involved are achieving way above average in Maths and English.

Am I missing a trick here? Thanks

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dangermouseisace · 14/04/2018 22:38

Sounds like a complete waste of money. I don’t know any parent who asked what another child achieved. My son didn’t discuss it with other kids either!

Are you sure it’s not grammar school tutoring? If it’s for SATS it would definitely be a parent vanity project rather than for the child. There’s enough pressure on the for SATS from the teachers anyway....

hibbledibble · 14/04/2018 22:37

I haven't heard of anyone doing this. Are you sure they aren't having tutors for the 7+ or 11+?

theeyeofthestormchaser · 14/04/2018 22:33

What does over 110 on the scaled scores signify?

EsmeMargaretNoteSpelling · 14/04/2018 22:30

They want over 110 on all the scaled scores and greater depth for writing. It’s like some parents want all A*s. They are nuts.