For some children the start of a new school year gives a sense of familiarity and stability, however for others it can be a daunting time, which can bring anxiety. This is particularly true if it is the start of a year that culminates in important exams. Many pupils will feel nervous and pressurised as demands on them increase.

Whilst talking through problems, identifying troublesome subjects and asking a teacher for extra work can reduce anxiety, many parents are now looking beyond school for additional support in the form of supplementary education.

Kumon, celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary this year, is one of the leading supplementary educational companies in the UK and Ireland, offering maths and English programmes to help children reach their potential.

Fifty years ago Toru Kumon developed a series of unique daily exercises to help his son to improve his maths skills, marking Takeshi Kumon out as the first ever Kumon student. Today, every minute of every single day there is at least one child somewhere in the world improving their skills using the Kumon Method. So from humble beginnings, Kumon are proud to celebrate the fact that they are currently helping over four million children in 45 countries to reach their potential.

The emphasis is on a long-term grounding in the fundamentals of maths and English (the 3Rs). Kumon study gives children the chance to get to grips with calculation skills and mental arithmetic without using calculators, and helps improve spelling and grammar, as well as encouraging a love of reading. Each child is also given the all-important commodity of confidence and acquires independent learning skills.

Students succeed through their own efforts at their pace, but parents also play an important role, by forming a strong partnership with the Instructor. Work is tailored to each individual and the progression of study in the hands of each child. Now is a good time to get your child settled into the routine doing a piece of work every day, in order to keep them stimulated and motivated over the summer period and head back to school confident and happy.

In previous years parents may not have thought to look beyond school for supplementary help. But today thousands simply see it as a natural part of being a parent. Kumon’s step-by-step approach means the programmes are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Whatever your child wants to achieve in life, a solid foundation in maths and English is essential. With the year-round Kumon programmes, children develop confidence, discipline and study skills that last them a lifetime.

Monthly tuition fees are only £50 per subject, per child so to book an enrolment today call Saima Afzal at the Pollokshields study centre on 0141 582 1250 or for more details visit www.kumon.co.uk.