Expert tutoring that builds skills, confidence, and genuine love for learning. Serving Billericay & Wickford families with proven results.
Whether your child needs to catch up, prepare for 11+ or GCSEs, or simply build unshakeable confidence, our qualified teachers create personalised learning plans that meet them exactly where they are—and take them exactly where they need to go.
We've helped hundreds of local children go from struggling to thriving. Here's exactly how we do it differently:
Every single tutor is a qualified, experienced teacher—not university students, not volunteers, not hobbyists. They understand child development, learning difficulties, and exactly how to unlock your child's potential because they've done it professionally for years.
We start with a comprehensive free assessment to pinpoint exactly where your child needs support—not guesswork. Then we build a custom learning plan that evolves as they progress. You'll see exactly what they're working on each week through our Parent Portal.
Maximum 4 students per session—small enough for plenty of 1-to-1 attention, but with the confidence boost of learning alongside peers. Crucially, children get time to work independently without an adult constantly looking over their shoulder, which builds genuine confidence and self-reliance. They learn to trust their own abilities.
You won't wonder if it's working. We track progress with regular assessments and detailed reports showing exactly what your child has mastered and what's next. Most families see measurable improvement within weeks—and we'll show you the data to prove it.
We're not new to this. We've been helping local families for over 7 years, with consistently high 11+ pass rates, GCSE improvements, and SATs success. Our methods are backed by 50 years of Kip McGrath research—but refined based on what actually works for Essex children.
Academic improvement is just part of the story. We focus on changing how your child feels about learning. When they believe 'I can do this,' everything changes—participation in class, homework battles, exam anxiety, even their willingness to try new things.
Life is busy. That's why we offer both in-centre and online sessions—with the same qualified teachers and quality either way. Two locations (Billericay & Wickford), various time slots including after school and Saturdays.
You're the expert on your child—we're the experts on teaching. We work with you to support your child's learning, providing guidance on homework, exam prep, and how to encourage progress at home. Regular communication means you're never in the dark.
Book a free assessment—no strings attached. We'll show you exactly where they need support and how we can help.
Book Free AssessmentCompare the different tutoring approaches and see why our small group model delivers the best results:
| Feature | Large Classes (10+ students) |
Kip McGrath Small Groups (Max 4 students) |
1-to-1 Tutoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Attention |
Limited - teacher stretched thin
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High - plenty of 1-to-1 time
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Maximum
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| Independent Practice |
Too much - often left alone
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Balanced - builds confidence
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Limited - constant supervision
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| Peer Learning |
Minimal - too many students
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Yes - learn from each other
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None - no peers present
|
| Builds Self-Reliance |
Forced to be independent
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Yes - gradual independence
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Can create over-dependence
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| Social Confidence |
Can be intimidating
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Yes - safe peer environment
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No peer interaction
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| Personalised Learning Plan |
Generic - one size fits all
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Yes - tailored to each child
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Yes - fully customised
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| Qualified Teachers |
Varies widely
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Yes - all qualified teachers
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Varies - often students
|
| Cost-Effectiveness |
Lower cost
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Excellent value
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Expensive
|
| Motivation & Engagement |
Easy to disengage
|
High - peer encouragement
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Depends on tutor rapport
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| Real-World Skills |
Limited guidance
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Yes - collaboration & independence
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Limited - no group work
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Our small group model (maximum 4 students) gives children the best of both worlds: personalised attention from qualified teachers plus the confidence that comes from independent practice and peer learning. Children learn to trust their own abilities without an adult constantly looking over their shoulder—a crucial skill that 1-to-1 tutoring often misses.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what local Billericay & Wickford families say about their experience:
"I cannot recommend Kip McGrath enough. My son is dyslexic and really struggled with GCSE maths and English. Without the fantastic help and support Kip gave him, there is no chance he would have passed these GCSEs and got into his chosen college course. He originally resisted going but the teacher, Lauren, made him feel good and confident enough to go. So pleased we took the plunge and sent him there. Definitely worth it. Will be sending my other children also."
"I have used Kip for 3 of my children. It helped my oldest increase his GCSE grade. It has given my KS2 more confidence in her own ability and my KS1 child loves her tutor who is adaptable and changed the teaching methods to ensure they get the most out of her session."
"In the few short months that our son has started his sessions with Lauren he has already moved up a year on his reading age. He naturally struggles with self-confidence but we have noticed a marked improvement since starting his tutoring sessions. Lauren's open nature and approach to tutoring has really helped him progress and his reading confidence is growing. He enjoys his sessions as they provide a mixture of activities which helps with engagement."
"My young daughter attended Kip Billericay Tuition Centre - the improvement was immediate. A huge thanks to the Billericay team there!"
"The 11+ preparation was excellent. The mock exams really helped reduce exam anxiety, and my son passed for grammar school. We couldn't have done it without the team at Billericay!"
"My daughter's confidence has grown so much since starting at Kip McGrath. She used to hate maths, now she actually volunteers to answer questions in class. The small group environment made all the difference."
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