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Maria Woodford
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KUMON CONNECT available Online Class available In-Centre Class available

The Kumon Waterlooville Study Centre has offered the Kumon Maths and English Programmes to children of all ages and abilities since 2000. It is a thriving, vibrant centre and currently has students from ages four to 18 years old.

Students attend classes at the centre once or twice a week, for approximately 30 minutes per subject studied. They are supported by the Instructor and eight highly trained assistants who observe and guide the students as they study.

In class, new students and young learners work in a dedicated area alongside two assistants. Students enrolled on the English programme have their oral reading skills assessed, while those on the maths programme are tested on their mental arithmetic and times tables skills.

Through daily study, both at the study centre and independently at home, Kumon goes further than traditional methods of tuition by ensuring students maintain a level of development every day.
The unique Kumon Maths and English Programmes pursue the potential of each child by developing confident, independent learners through individualised, advanced study.

This study centre is proud to offer KUMON CONNECT. Click here to find out more.
 

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About the Instructor

My name is Maria Woodford and I am the Instructor at the Waterlooville Study Centre.

I spent a lifetime in education, being a teacher in both state and private schools and a university lecturer. I am educated to post-graduate level (in literature and in law) and education has always been very important to me.

The progress of my daughter Nadia in both the Kumon maths and English Programmes inspired me to become a Kumon Instructor. She gradually turned into a confident, independent learner who had just started secondary school and was not afraid of challenges lying ahead. This is the most invaluable skill that she has mastered so far.

My ambition and passion is to develop students’ ability to grasp the knowledge and understanding of the subject, as well as develop the necessary study skills which are essential in school and beyond.

My favourite part of being a Kumon Instructor is supporting a child in class when he/she tackles a new topic, overcomes challenges or passes a test. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a sense of achievement on a child’s face.

I am dedicated to setting goals for your child, both academic and non-academic, and providing them with challenges that they need to nurture and grow into a confident, independent learner.

Please give me a call and we will discuss this further.
 

Class Times

Monday
Non-class day
Tuesday
16:15 - 18:15
Wednesday
Non-class day
Thursday
16:00 - 18:00
Friday
Non-class day
Saturday
09:00 - 11:00
Sunday
Non-class day

How long does study take?

The time taken to complete a day's work may be around 30 minutes per subject. The study time is down to each individual and their current study level. Class times displayed may include a combination of in-centre and online class sessions. Please contact your Instructor for further details.

Pricing

Registration Fee
£50 One-off fee
What is the Registration Fee?
To get your child started with Kumon study you will pay a one off registration fee to register them as a student
Per subject
£70 Per month


Children attend regular classes either at the study centre or online


Daily worksheets designed for at home and in-centre learning
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Centre Reviews

Overall Rating

5

From 13 reviews on Google

Regi Abraham
12/07/2024
Our twins Anna & Maria started their Kumon journey from reception onwards.Which gave them a strong foundation on their Maths and English at school.I would say it wasnt easy,with lots of encouragement and discussion with the girls and their instructor Dr Maria woodford they started to show good progress.When they started to move up levels it was challenging at times.Lack of concentration and motivation was an issue.But Maria their instructor was always a call away to listen to their problems and always messaged back with solutions or followed back in class.Gradually they made excellent progress and currently doing Anna FI in Maths and G in English and Maria H in Maths and HI in English which is well ahead of their school curriculam. Their hard work and committment certainly paid off when the SATS results came this week .Both girls achieved "geater depth standard" in English-Grammer,Punctuation,Spelling and reading also in Maths, which is a scaled score of 110 or above for all. Maria the youngest of the twins got 120 the maximum score for English grammer and reading and 119 for her Maths.Her sister Anna also just behind her scoring well above 110.Very well done girls.We are proud of you both. Without the excellent support from their instructor Dr Maria Woodford and her team this wouldnt have happen.She taught our boys as well and they both doing academically well.Thank you so much Dr Woodford and her team. I would like to say if you are looking to start Kumon for your children,start as early as possible ideally in their early primary years.
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Nalaka Nenaruwan
23/05/2023
I would like to express my utmost appreciation for Maria, an outstanding teacher at the Kumon waterloville Study Center. Maria's teaching skills are exemplary. Her expertise, dedication, and commitment to her students' success make her an invaluable asset. Her patience and dedication create a nurturing learning environment, where students feel encouraged to excel and reach their full potential. She recognizes the unique strengths and challenges of each student and provides personalized guidance accordingly. I am truly grateful to Maria for her dedication, expertise, and the profound impact she has had on my children’s (Shanuli&Methuka) academic and personal growth.
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Maria Xasaki
20/05/2022
Maria is a very thoughtful teacher!! Her lessons were useful and she is very patient with everyone in class always encouraging her students to try. My daughter start to love maths and every day to try more. In one year she changed everything! I would highly recommend the Kumon maths and English to anyone interested in learning!!
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Desislava Andreeva
21/07/2020
I would like to thank Maria and her team for all support, effort, passion, and kindness of teaching my girls - Raya Y6 & Alexandra Y3. The girls joined Kumon 2 years ago and I can see the great effect of these Maths sessions. Their thinking is quicker, their organizational skills improved, they are more open to challenges, they are much more disciplined and confident in their studies. I believe the way Kumon works helped my kids not just with the simple calculation and repetition of the maths methods, but developing other skills as well. Highly recommend Maria and her team as they give everything and support kids on higher above the standards level. Maria continued doing this during the pandemic period through the Zoom sessions and we hope to see you again in class soon.
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Katyweighty
09/07/2020
Maria has been brilliant right from the start with my child. She made him feel welcome to the class and made Kumon exciting by being so positive and giving out lots of praise for even the smallest task. Even during lockdown she made a huge effort to keep the children in a schedule in a zoom class and my child has thrived and loved being a part of this each week.
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Popular Questions

Kumon is a self-learning programme with each student receiving regular support from their Instructor. The carefully developed worksheets teach students how to find the answer for themselves, whilst their Instructor offers guidance when necessary. The key role of each Kumon Instructor is to observe their students working, either in the centre or their online class, making sure that work is set at the right level and that they are developing at the right pace.

Students can start learning with Kumon from age two upwards. We currently have students as young as two years old studying with us, ranging all the way up to those about to go to university; Kumon helps children of any age and any ability. The sooner children begin, the earlier they can start developing skills to gain the greatest cumulative benefit; as soon as you feel your family is ready to make the commitment to long-term study, Kumon will be ready to help you achieve your goal.

Kumon offers much more than tutoring and differs from traditional teaching in the classroom. Rather than preparing children for a particular test or assessment, Kumon empowers students to learn for themselves, through individualised instruction and carefully developed worksheets.

As well as developing key skills in maths and English, each Kumon student will work towards building their independent learning skills and confidence in their own abilities. This means that a Kumon student will not be dependent on – or limited by – the skills and knowledge of others.

As a global programme, Kumon does not follow a school curriculum, but rather is complementary to curricula across the world. The primary aim of the Kumon Method is to develop independent learning skills. These independent learning skills enhance the students’ performance right across the school curriculum. Kumon operates at exactly the right level for each student – regardless of their age – ensuring that work set extends and develops their skills, confidence and ability.

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Facilities

Early learners section
Disabled access available
Family waiting area
Independent reading area
Parking - Free
Public Transport - Bus

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Waterlooville Community Centre
10 Maurepas Way
Waterlooville
Hampshire
PO7 7AY

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