Every question starts with an assessment
The show answers nearly every parent worry the same way: assess the child first. The assessment is presented as a free, no-obligation snapshot that sets goals, places the child on a programme and frames cost. This is mostly carried by the guests, with the host repeating the call to action.
How it developed: Starts as a diagnostic snapshot, becomes a free no-obligation step, then the default answer to curriculum, special needs and fees questions; by the last episode it is even framed as possibly showing no lessons are needed.
The thread's title and description are AI-written, drawn from the episodes below. The quotations are verbatim from the episode audio, each linked to the moment it was said.
What was said
“so basically they come in and we do a baseline assessment, and from this baseline assessment, we then give it to the tutor to prep an individualized and tailored program for the student based on their needs.”
“So the assessment is only a snapshot in time.”
“The assessment that we do is entirely free of charge. There's no obligation on the parent's side.”
“So they would come in and do the exact same test that everyone else would do, the initial assessment. They would then use that to tailor an individualized program for them,”
“Your child may not even require extra lessons.”
Episodes in this thread
- #00 Where to begin? - Stay calm, we've got this! 6 February 2022
- #01 How do I choose a Tutor? - Assessments 6 February 2022
- #05 Maths and English - Personalised tutoring 6 February 2022
- #07 CAPS, IEB, NSC, Cambridge - What do they all actually mean? 6 February 2022
- #08 Learning barriers - Special needs 6 February 2022
- #09 Fees - What will it cost to help my child? 6 February 2022
All topics and episodes of Understanding Extra Lessons with Kip McGrath