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Tutoring? Son got 100% Yr6 SATS...

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kazzrann · 21/08/2022 21:49

I have 15-yr and 11-yr old sons. The 11-yr old got 100% across all SATS (first kid at his primary school to achieve that) and I wonder if I should get a tutor to keep him on track at secondary. My 15-yr old did well in SATS (didnt get 100%) but his learning has suffered a bit over the pandemic. He recently failed 2 of his GCSE mocks. Should I get tutors for both? Or just focus on GCSEs for now? It seems to be about £35 p hr, is it good enough to get an hour fortnightly?

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OhCrumbsWhereNow · 21/08/2022 23:05

Seems a bit overkill to me.

Maybe get the 15 year old some extra help in the subjects he failed if he and school think it's a good idea.

ErrolTheDragon · 21/08/2022 23:09

Why on earth would you get a kid a tutor because he got 100% in his SATs?Confused

Needmorelego · 21/08/2022 23:09

SATS grades aren't given in percentages 🤔

DelisButAlsoCrime · 21/08/2022 23:09

When I tutored I wouldn’t agree to fortnightly because I wouldn’t necessarily be able to fill the other “half”’ of that slot, so would be throwing money away given I had a significant waiting list.

I doubt the 11 year old needs tutoring. Re the 15 year old, probably depends on the subject and why he failed the mock.

whiteroseredrose · 21/08/2022 23:13

I also wouldn't get a tutor for the 11year old but would do to help your 15 year old catch up.

We did for DD in maths when she had a student teacher for a chunk of her GCSE.

Needmorelego · 21/08/2022 23:16

To add to my post SATS are only in English and Maths (and maybe science?)
How can getting "100%" in those have any indication of how he will do with GCSE subjects like Geography or DT or Textiles or Drama or whatever he chooses to do.
Leave the 11 year old alone.
As for your 15 year old - it depends on the subject he 'failed' in ( did he actually fail - as in Grade U or 'failed' as in got a 3 which isn't a fail).

vodkaredbullgirl · 21/08/2022 23:20

Your 15 yr old needs some help but not your 11 yr old.

Quitelikeacatslife · 21/08/2022 23:30

If you can afford it I think it will probably help the 15 year old , my DD had tutor in maths in y10/11 and probably wouldn't have passed otherwise. but school should be able to help too and suggest why he isn't doing as well.
Keep an eye on 11 year old, and save your money in case he needs help in future

SailingBuddy · 21/08/2022 23:41

SATs scores are between 80 -120 depending on the stage… if your kid got 100, it wasn’t 100%, it means his scores were average

Tree543 · 21/08/2022 23:47

SailingBuddy · 21/08/2022 23:41

SATs scores are between 80 -120 depending on the stage… if your kid got 100, it wasn’t 100%, it means his scores were average

You get given the raw score as well as the SATS score.eg 20 out of 20 for spelling. So you can see if they got 100%

abovedecknotbelow · 22/08/2022 07:36

Depends on the school - we didn't get scores just greater depth, expected or working towards

2reefsin30knots · 22/08/2022 07:54

Lots of schools do give the raw scores out, so you might well know if they got 100%

I'd go tutor for 15yo and some academic enrichment for 11yo for now. Maybe a MEL Science subscription/ Tassomai/ day trips related to his curriculum etc.

BumbledBee · 22/08/2022 08:16

My DD also got a sweep of 120s. To me, that means she responded well to the teaching in school and does well in exams. She is starting at a grammar school next month and didn't have a tutor for the entrance tests either, so not planning to start now.

The school also politely said at the parents' induction meeting that the use of external tutors disrupts learning in the classroom.

If you think he needs something beyond school, I would encourage more extra-curricular activities.

topcat2014 · 22/08/2022 08:28

Dd15 got full marks in SATs never occurred to me to add tutors she does fine on her own in secondary

Starship951 · 22/08/2022 08:30

Forget SATs. Look at where your dc are struggling and get them help there.

Dido2010 · 23/08/2022 16:05

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talknomore · 23/08/2022 16:07

In what subjects has he failed his GCSE's?

Mariposista · 23/08/2022 16:30

Your younger child does not need to be 'on track'. He is excelling. Don't put pressure on him to be a high achiever, if he is smart he will do well anyway.
Your older kid may need a bit of extra help. Speak to his teachers and see what they say.

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kazzrann · 01/09/2022 21:43

Thanks everyone for help. I've decided to get a tutor for my 15-yr old to help him with his GCSEs and leave the 11-yr old and see how he goes, not putting any pressure on him (well the usual amount anyway).

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Bluebird23 · 03/09/2022 16:22

My DD scored 120 x 3 in her Y6 SAT'S (2019). She's roughly in the top half of the top set at her decent comp and doesn't feel she needs any further challenge than her teacher's offer in class and via homework.

The downside is her GCSE target grades are 9 in every subject. At the moment DD is on track to achieve 8's and 9's which means her progress reports show working below target for a couple of subjects. Whilst she understands these targets are based on her SAT'S results and should be ignored, it does still bother her a little. I.would make sure your DS understands how the target grades are generated and encourage him to be proud of his achievements, even if his grades are lower than his target grades.

cansu · 03/09/2022 20:00

You get a tutor for the one who is struggling not the one doing just fine.

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