Helen Grogan
MA (Oxon) PGCE (UCL)
Helen Grogan, owner and director of Helen Grogan Tuition, set up her business 15 years ago. She is a professionally qualified and experienced teacher and tutor, with an MA from Oxford University and a PGCE from UCL.
Helen is highly experienced in advising parents on school entry, she monitors all the teaching and work at the groups and maintains a close relationship with the parents and children. She conducts the educational assessments prior to accepting children to our classes.
She is committed to providing professional and reasonably priced services, ensuring anxious parents are not exploited by unqualified tutors or exorbitant fees.
Passionate about English, Helen privately tutors older children and creates her own comprehension and creative writing activities for the groups
Helen Grogan
Our Team
We take immense pride in our dedicated and cohesive core team, a group of professionals who have seamlessly collaborated for numerous years.
These experienced teachers possess extensive knowledge of the utility of group tuition and understanding of the processes involved in gaining entry to London’s prestigious schools. Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and a shared commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment.
Beyond their collective proficiency in group tuition, many of our teachers actively engage in private tuition, further showcasing their individual dedication to personalised and effective educational strategies. This dual expertise ensures that our students receive comprehensive guidance, whether in a group setting or through one-on-one sessions, as they navigate the challenges associated with gaining admission to the top schools in London.
Benefits of group tuition
Developing Independence
Navigating exam rooms and unfamiliar school settings can be daunting for children who have only been tutored at home or in their familiar school environment. To alleviate this, we offer children the opportunity to experience unfamiliar surroundings, new teachers, and unknown peers. This simulation mirrors the conditions of an actual exam, providing invaluable preparation. Parents have commented that this exposure proves particularly beneficial for younger candidates when facing the real occasion.
Increased Participation
Smaller groups foster engagement from every student. This cultivates a collaborative learning atmosphere where students feel able to express their thoughts and ask questions. Children sometimes feel less resentful about extra work if others are doing it too.
Motivational Environment
The small group tuition establishes an environment where students inspire and support one another in academic excellence. For some children, an element of competition is motivating. Our courses follow a well-established academic path, refined over years through extensive post-exam feedback.
General Discussion
Oracy is often an overlooked topic. Many children struggle to articulate their opinions clearly, a skill essential for interviews in the examination process. Group discussions develop the ability to converse with adults and classmates on a variety of age appropriate topics.
What we do best
- Selective group standards: We avoid mixed-ability groups, maintaining high standards that align with the criteria of the top schools.
- Personalised school entry advice: Prior to enrollment, we conduct individual assessments and offer personalised school entry advice to guide each student’s educational journey.
- Close relationships with students and parents: We form close relationships with both our students and their parents.
- Confidence in curriculum and preparation: Our outstanding success rate with academic and sought-after schools instils confidence in the effectiveness of our curriculum and preparation methods.
- Endorsement from prep school headteacher: The Headteacher of a prestigious prep school consistently directs parents to our classes, a recommendation that speaks volumes about our services.
- Invaluable mock exams and interviews: Parents of former students attest to the invaluable nature of our mock examinations and interview sessions, recognising their significant contribution to success.
- Post-exam advice and guidance: Our post-exam advice and guidance have proven instrumental in helping candidates on waiting lists secure offers at their preferred schools.