Primary Homeschooling
Keystone is delighted to assist with homeschooling for children from primary age up to Year 9 before they begin the key exam years.
For younger children, homeschooling days are shorter and typically take place in the morning, with 2-3 hours of focused learning. This schedule allows plenty of time for extracurricular activities in the afternoons.
Entrance Exam Preparation
We provide comprehensive support for all major school entry points, including:
- 7 Plus and 8 Plus
- ISEB Pre-Test
- 11 Plus Common Entrance
- 13 Plus Common Entrance
- As well as less common entry points
Our support includes mock assessments, interview practice, and academic preparation incorporated directly into each student’s weekly schedule to keep them on track for their goals.
School Advisory Support
Our Schools Advisory team is always available to assist homeschooling families in making informed decisions about future schooling options.
"I hugely enjoy my time homeschooling, and I feel the great number of hours of one-on-one contact time is particularly positive, since it gives me, as the tutor, the opportunity to really personalise the learning and address any difficulties whenever they arise, for as long as they take. The benefits of this, I think, were borne out of some of my students' successes at entrance exams at schools such as Radley, Summer Fields, Queensgate and Maida Vale."
James - Keystone Professional Tutor
Homeschooling Packages
| Standard £300 (exc. VAT) per year +Hourly Tutoring Costs* |
Premium £3,000 (exc. VAT) per year +Hourly Tutoring Costs* |
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| A dedicated Homeschooling Manager | ✔ | ✔ |
| Weekly student wellbeing meetings | ✔ | ✔ |
| Half-termly tutor reports and progress checks | ✔ | ✔ |
| GCSE and A Level exam registration | ✖ | ✔ |
| Termly parents meetings | ✖ | ✔ |
| Study skills development sessions | ✖ | ✔ |
| Super-curricular development classes | ✖ | ✔ |
Our homeschooling services
Dedicated Homeschooling Manager
Dedicated Homeschooling Manager (Included with Standard & Premium Package)
Your dedicated Homeschooling Manager, will get to know your family and will be available via phone or email to help with timetabling, regular parent catch-ups and to answer any questions. Each student has regular chances to catch up with their homeschooling manager, to give them a chance to feedback on how things are going and to raise any issues or queries. This gives students a chance to feedback on how their week has gone, how they are finding their lessons and to raise any issues or queries.
Reports, Parents Meetings and Progress Checks
Reports and Assessments (Included with Standard & Premium Package)
Written reports are emailed out each half term. Each tutor writes one, detailing what has been covered that term, how your child is doing and how they have been assessed. These are very useful for parents and guardians and can also be sent to future schools that ask for school reports. Students will be assessed formally at the end of each term, as well as regular informal tests to track progress.
Parents Meetings (Included with Premium Package)
At the end of each term, we offer parents meetings – a chance for you as parents or guardians to have a 15-minute conversation with each tutor, where they can recap the term's achievements and what has been covered. It is a good opportunity to get to know the tutors and to raise any questions. These ae typically online unless lessons are taking place face-to-face
Study Skills Programme
Study Skills (Included with Premium Package)
Up to six hours of study skills sessions are available each term to help with organising homework, manging students time and helping them revise for any upcoming exams.
Example study skills:
- Revision techniques and common revision myths
- Note-taking
- Timetabling
- General organisation
- Planning independent study
- Organising materials and notes effectively
- Developing an effective working schedule (including understanding when and what conditions are most effective)
- How to approach exam papers and the lead up to exams
Super-Curricular Programme
Super-Curricular (Included with Premium Package)
Our super-curricular learning programmes seek to develop and extend a student’s love of learning. They encourage students to build on areas of interest as well as exploring entirely new areas of learning. Our Premium Package includes up to 24 hours of super-curricular sessions throughout the year.
They are a chance for your child to join a small group of similar aged students and each term the focus will be on a different topic (incorporating aspects of critical thinking, current affairs, politics or financial literacy). Outside of these sessions, children will be set reading and optional research to enhance their understanding and discussions in the sessions.
Example super-curricular topics:
- Prime Numbers – Inspired by "The Music of the Primes" by Marcus du Sautoy. A course aimed at exploring the many fascinating things there are to learn about prime numbers, from their role in cybersecurity to their amazing history.
- Philosophy for Children
- Debating Club
- Drama Club – Focusing on famous plays or works of fiction
- Creative Writing – Children will look at great examples of descriptive writing, both modern and classical, and will discuss what makes them so powerful and timeless. They will have a go at writing for different purposes: to scare the reader, to make the reader laugh, to make the reader feel a sense of awe and wonder.
Exam Registration
Exam Registration (Included with Premium Package)
We can register your child for national exams including GCSEs, IGCSEs, IBs and A Levels.
Feedback for our Homeschooling
"My son’s journey has been amazing, and without your help and guidance I think we might have been struggling for much longer. He is ready for the next stage, both him and ourselves will always keep the fondest memories of you all."
Mother of Homeschooled Student"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful experience my son had - we couldn't have hoped to have better tutors. Thank you for all your time, patience and kindness during these last few months! We'll definitely keep in touch with Keystone for any future tutoring need"
“My daughter is really benefiting from the lessons and constantly looking forward to them which is great to see. I think the lessons serve as a great structure in her life at a time of turbulence and uncertainty. I would also like to add that we are looking to continue lessons after her assessment. Thank you as always for your support and help, it is very much appreciated.”
Mother of Year 8 StudentOur Primary Homeschooling Tutors
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