How has Kumon earned its reputation for being one of the most successful methods of learning in the world? How can it suit children of all ages and abilities, and how does Kumon achieve this?

To mark the 300th anniversary of Daniel Defoe’s, 'Robinson Crusoe', the BBC has listed 100 ‘Novels That Shaped Our World’ ahead of a forthcoming BBC Two show of the same name.

At Kumon, we want children to have the ability and confidence to be able to think for themselves, both now, at university and for the rest of their lives. Increasingly in today's world, using their existing knowledge to form and try out hypotheses is a required skill that will also set them in good stead across all academic subjects. From studying with Kumon they will learn to make judgements based on their own logic, and we believe every child, regardless of age or school year, is able to do this with practice. 

Homework is a crucial component in any child’s learning process. The benefits are only made possible if there is a strong partnership between home and school. Here are five productive ways to help your child with their homework.

While there are several practical things you can do to prepare your child for going to secondary school, such as uniform shopping and practising their new school route, isn’t it just as important to be prepared academically too?