This is the final week of a six week block which started on Friday 28th February. If you would like to join any of the lessons please send us an email.
Primary Topic Group 10:00am - 11:00am
This fun session will look at various topics each half term, with stories, crafts and cross-curricular activities for children to enjoy. Each session will start with a story, followed by a choice of activities. This group is usually run by Charlotte. You can book this as a block for £36 or weekly for £7pw.
Maths KS3 10:50am - 11:35am
In this session we are covering the KS3 mathematics syllabus. The aim is to prepare students for the maths GCSE course. In September we will have KS3, pre-GCSE/foundation GCSE and Higher GCSE classes. Katie will be happy to advise which classes students should take in September. Homework will be set most weeks. This session is with Katie.
English 11:10am - 11:55pm
KS3 with Katie
This group is aimed at children ages 11+ and will be covering a range of KS3 English topics. This term we will be looking Romeo and Juliet using a variety of resources. For the final week we will be joining the KS3 and the Creative English group together and Katie will run a ‘Masked Party’ to celebrate the end of term, with Romeo & Juliet themed activities and challenges.
Creative English with Charlotte
In this group children aged approximately 7 - 11 will look at different children’s stories, poems and books each week and complete a variety of activities inspired by the texts. This is a fun session which encourages children’s imaginations and love of literature. This session is with Charlotte. For the final week we will be joining the KS3 and the Creative English group together and Katie will run a ‘Masked Party’ to celebrate the end of term, with Romeo & Juliet themed activities and challenges.
Business Enterprise 12:40 - 1:25
In this group children are working together in small groups to build a business. Each week will take on a different theme learning skills and knowledge to turn them in to young entrepreneurs. Where possible we will have visiting speakers such as Jess from The Little Business Fairy. We have already covered mind maps, logos, business ideas, business names and slogans. Still to come we will be looking at, costings and profit, excel spreadsheets, advertising, social media and lots more. Children will be starting to work on their products that they would like to bring to market. The price for this workshop includes as small budget for each group to get their business ideas started.
If new children would like to join this group then they can either slot in to existing businesses or come up with their own ideas.
This group is run by Jasmine.
Religious Studies 1:30pm - 2:15pm
In this comparative religion unit learners will explore ideas about what we mean about religion, followed by a look at the concepts at the centre of the major religious traditions. Students will look at topics such as ‘What is religion?’, ‘Why do most people believe in only one God’ and ‘are religions really very different?’.
This session is run by Tom, a RS and Philososphy teacher and home educating dad. It is aimed mainly at ages approx 10 - 16 though older children are very welcome to join.
Philosophy 2:25pm - 3:10pm
In this session Tom will be leading students to question everything they think they know! Topics covered may include ‘What is philosophy and is it a waste of time?’, ‘Why should we be good?’ and ‘Is free will really an illusion?’. Students should leave with more questions than they had coming in, and will be building a framework to be able to answer some of these. This session is aimed at children ages 10 - 16.
This session is run by Tom, a RS and Philososphy teacher and home educating dad. It is aimed mainly at ages approx 10 - 16 though older children are very welcome to join.
Lunch
There is time for lunch 11:55am to 12:40pm and we ask that children eat in the workshop room only. Please ask your children to tidy all their lunch things away and pick up any dropped food etc.
General info
If you are booking for more than one child then we are able to offer you a 5% discount. Use code Homeedtues2+ at checkout for this (you will need to book each session separately). If you currently receive benefits and will struggle to afford for your child to take part in the groups please get in touch as we are able to offer a discounted place.
If you haven’t been to groups at The Place Stamford before and would like to come for a trial session before booking please get in touch. We are not usually able to refund sessions missed.
Children are welcome to stay between sessions and play in the snug - we have a wide selection of games and toys, or of course they are welcome to bring their own activities. You are usually welcome to leave children with us during their lessons so long as you remain contactable - we will ask you to come in or to stay if your child needs you, or you are welcome to stay onsite with your child. For children younger than 11 we ask that you are on site with your child between lessons and take responsibility for ensuring that your child gets to their lessons, (unless by prior agreement). We have a very busy day with lots of families taking part so the teachers and shop staff are not able to take responsibility for other children. We also ask that you ensure your child clears up after themselves before they leave.
Please note that the shop rooms upstairs will be open to customers through the day.
For new families we have a guidance and expectations sheet that we will ask you and your child to agree to when you first join us.