β˜€οΈ Limited Places Available β€” School Ready from 24 July Β· All other programmes from 27 July. Book your child's place today!
β˜€οΈ 24 July – 28 August 2026  |  Billericay

Summer at
Kip McGrath
Billericay

Help your child stay confident, engaged and ready for September with our exciting summer programmes for ages 4–11.

πŸ‘Ά For children aged 4–11  ·  Reception to Year 5
⭐ 4.9 Google Rating  ·  Trusted by local families across Billericay
  • Summer Success Camp
  • 11+ Summer Academy
  • STEM & Lego Challenge Club
  • School Ready Programme
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Summer at Kip McGrath Billericay

Four programmes for primary school children. Keep learning active, build confidence and have fun this summer.

πŸ•οΈ Summer Success Camp Thursdays
πŸŽ“ 11+ Summer Academy Mon & Tue
🧱 STEM & Lego Challenge Club Wednesdays
🌟 School Ready Programme Fridays
πŸ’° Prices from Β£20 per session — view full pricing
🏫 Ofsted Registered
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Experienced Tutors
πŸ‘₯ Small Groups
πŸ“ Billericay Centre
⭐ 4.9β˜… Google Reviews
πŸ”’ Limited Places
Quick Guide

Which Programme Is Right for My Child?

Find the best fit in seconds β€” many children attend more than one session across the week.

Child's Year Group Best Programme Day
Starting Reception in September 🌟 School Ready Programme Fridays
Reception β†’ moving into Year 1 🌟 School Ready Programme Fridays
Years 1–4 🧱 STEM & Lego Challenge Club Wednesdays
Years 2–5 πŸ•οΈ Summer Success Camp Thursdays
Years 4–5 (11+ preparation) πŸŽ“ 11+ Summer Academy Mon & Tue

Not sure which is right? Get in touch and we'll be happy to advise β€” or explore all programmes below.

Why choose our summer programme?

More Than Just Summer Tuition

Our summer programmes combine learning, creativity, confidence building and practical activities to help children make the most of their summer holidays.

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Build Confidence

Help children feel ready and motivated for the new school year.

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Small Groups

Supportive learning in small group environments where every child is noticed.

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Fun & Engaging

Learning combined with creativity, STEM activities and teamwork challenges.

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Expert Tutors

Delivered by experienced education professionals who know how to inspire children.

β˜€οΈ 24 July – 28 August 2026

Our Summer Programmes in Billericay β€” Something for Every Child

Four carefully designed summer programmes for primary school children in Billericay. School Ready starts Friday 24 July (6 weeks); all other programmes run from Monday 27 July to Friday 28 August 2026. Choose one or combine several across the week.

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Summer Success Camp

πŸ‘¦ Years 2–5
πŸ•˜ Thursdays, 9:30am–3:00pm

Includes

Maths English STEM Activities Problem Solving Lego & Building Teamwork Creativity
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11+ Summer Academy

πŸ‘¦ Years 4–5
πŸ•˜ Monday & Tuesday

Includes

English Creative Writing Maths Exam Technique Comprehension Reasoning Time Management
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STEM & Lego Challenge Club

πŸ‘¦ Years 1–4
πŸ•‘ Wednesdays, 1:30pm–3:00pm

Includes

Building Challenges Science & Investigation Problem Solving Teamwork Creativity Engineering
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School Ready Programme

πŸ‘Ά Starting Reception or Year 1
πŸ•˜ Fridays, 9:30am–11:00am  Β·  From 24 July Β· 6 weeks

Includes

School Readiness Phonics & Early Reading Pencil Control Number Confidence Listening Skills Social Development
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Summer Success Camp

Summer Success Camp

Learn. Create. Challenge. Achieve.

A full day programme combining structured academic learning, hands-on STEM activities, creative challenges and teamwork. Perfect for children who want to keep their skills sharp and have real summer fun at the same time. Each Thursday is packed with variety β€” no two days are exactly the same.

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Maths

  • Times tables and number fluency
  • Problem solving challenges
  • Reasoning activities
  • Real-world Maths applications
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English

  • Reading comprehension
  • Creative and descriptive writing
  • Vocabulary building
  • SPaG activities
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STEM Activities

  • Hands-on science experiments
  • Engineering and building challenges
  • Technology and coding tasters
  • Investigation and discovery
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Creative & Team Challenges

  • Lego and construction challenges
  • Creative problem solving
  • Team projects and presentations
  • End-of-day celebration and awards

A Typical Summer Success Camp Thursday

  • Morning session β€” Maths and English activities
  • Packed lunch break
  • Afternoon session β€” STEM and creative team challenge
  • End of day β€” celebration, awards and reflection

Skills Developed

Maths Confidence English Skills Problem Solving Teamwork Creativity Independence
11+ Summer Academy

11+ Summer Academy

Focused preparation for children in Years 4 and 5 working towards local grammar school entrance exams. Three specialist masterclasses run across Monday and Tuesday each week, covering the key areas children need to master. Sessions are small group, expertly led, and designed to build both skill and confidence.

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11+ English Masterclass

  • Reading comprehension
  • Inference and deduction
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Spelling, punctuation and grammar
  • Exam question technique
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11+ Creative Writing Masterclass

  • Story openings and endings
  • Character and setting development
  • Descriptive and figurative language
  • Planning and structuring responses
  • Writing under timed conditions
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11+ Maths Masterclass

  • Number and arithmetic
  • Fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Problem solving and reasoning
  • Data handling and shape
  • Exam technique and time management

Who Is This For?

  • Children currently in Year 4 or Year 5
  • Children preparing for grammar school entrance exams
  • Children who want to build confidence and close gaps over the summer
  • Children who would benefit from small group, expert-led tuition

Skills Developed

Exam Confidence English Skills Creative Writing Maths Reasoning Time Management Exam Technique
STEM & Lego Challenge Club

STEM & Lego Challenge Club

A hands-on club for curious minds and young engineers. Each week children take on exciting building, design and problem-solving challenges using Lego and a range of other materials. Every session is different β€” children never quite know what challenge awaits them, which is all part of the fun.

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Building Challenges

  • Lego construction challenges
  • Structural engineering tasks
  • Design and build activities
  • Testing and improving designs
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Science & Investigation

  • Hands-on science experiments
  • Observation and recording
  • Making predictions and testing ideas
  • Exploring how things work
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Problem Solving

  • Creative thinking challenges
  • Logic and reasoning puzzles
  • Working within constraints
  • Finding multiple solutions
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Teamwork & Communication

  • Collaborative team challenges
  • Presenting and explaining ideas
  • Listening and adapting
  • Celebrating each other's achievements

What to Expect

  • A different challenge every week β€” no two sessions are the same
  • A mix of Lego builds, science experiments, engineering tasks and creative challenges
  • Small groups so every child is actively involved
  • Lots of fun, laughter and genuine learning along the way

Skills Developed

Teamwork Creativity Engineering Communication Problem Solving Scientific Thinking
School Ready Programme

School Ready Programme

Helping Children Start Their New School Year With Confidence

πŸ“… Fridays, 9:30am–11:00am  Β·  From Friday 24 July  Β·  6 weeks  Β·  Β£20 per session or Β£100 for all 6 (save Β£20)

Starting a new school year is an exciting milestone. Our School Ready Programme is designed to help children feel confident, independent and prepared for the transition into Reception or Year 1. Through fun, engaging activities children will develop essential early learning skills while becoming familiar with the routines and expectations they will encounter in school.

Suitable For

  • Children starting Reception in September
  • Children moving from Reception into Year 1
  • Children who would benefit from increased confidence before the new school year
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School Readiness Skills

  • Following instructions
  • Taking turns
  • Listening and attention
  • Independent learning skills
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Early Literacy

  • Phonics activities
  • Story time
  • Vocabulary development
  • Reading readiness
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Writing Development

  • Pencil control
  • Name writing
  • Handwriting practice
  • Fine motor activities
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Early Maths

  • Counting
  • Number recognition
  • Simple problem solving
  • Number confidence
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Social & Emotional Development

  • Confidence building
  • Making friends
  • Group participation
  • Classroom routines
Weekly Timetable

Summer Programme Timetable

Running from Monday 27 July to Friday 28 August 2026 (School Ready Programme starts Friday 24 July β€” 6 weeks). A clear overview of all sessions at a glance β€” children can attend individual sessions or a combination across the week.

Day Time Session Age Group
Monday 10:30am–12:30pm 11+ English Masterclass Years 4–5
1:00pm–3:00pm 11+ Creative Writing Masterclass Years 4–5
Tuesday 1:30pm–3:00pm 11+ Maths Masterclass Years 4–5
Wednesday 1:30pm–3:00pm STEM & Lego Challenge Club Years 1–4
Thursday 9:30am–3:00pm Summer Success Camp Years 2–5
Friday 9:30am–11:00am School Ready Programme
From 24 July Β· 6 weeks
Starting Reception or Year 1
β˜€οΈ 27 July – 28 August 2026

Simple, transparent pricing

Sessions from 27 July to 28 August 2026 (School Ready from 24 July β€” 6 weeks). Book individual sessions or save with a bundle. No hidden fees.

Session Single Bundle
Monday
πŸ“– 11+ English Masterclass10:30am–12:30pm  Β·  Years 4–5
Β£35per session
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✏️ 11+ Creative Writing Masterclass1:00pm–3:00pm  Β·  Years 4–5
Β£35per session
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Tuesday
πŸ”’ 11+ Maths Masterclass1:30pm–3:00pm  Β·  Years 4–5
Β£35per session
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πŸŽ“ 11+ Academy PackageAll three 11+ sessions per week (Mon & Tue)
Β£95per week
Β£425full programmeBest value
Wednesday
🧱 STEM & Lego Challenge Club1:30pm–3:00pm  Β·  Years 1–4
Β£20per session
Β£90all 5 sessionsSave Β£10
Thursday
πŸ•οΈ Summer Success Camp9:30am–3:00pm  Β·  Years 2–5
Β£49per day
Β£220all 5 ThursdaysSave Β£25
Friday
🌟 School Ready Programme9:30am–11:00am  Β·  From 24 July  Β·  6 weeks  Β·  Starting Reception or Year 1
Β£20per session
Β£100all 6 sessionsSave Β£20
⚠️ Places are limited and early booking is recommended. Complete the booking form below and we'll confirm availability and payment details.
Book a Summer Place

Book Your Child's Summer Place

Complete the form below and we'll contact you to confirm availability and payment details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a Question?

School Ready runs for 6 weeks from Friday 24 July. All other programmes run Monday 27 July – Friday 28 August 2026.

Our programmes cover a wide range of ages. The Summer Success Camp is for Years 2–5, the 11+ Summer Academy is for Years 4–5, the STEM & Lego Challenge Club is for Years 1–4, and the School Ready Programme is for children starting Reception or moving into Year 1 in September. If you're unsure which programme is right for your child, please get in touch and we'll be happy to advise.
Absolutely! Many families combine programmes across the week. For example, a Year 4 or 5 child could attend the 11+ Summer Academy on Monday and Tuesday and also join the Summer Success Camp on Thursdays. Just let us know which sessions you're interested in when you complete the booking form.
Not at all β€” our summer programme in Billericay is open to all primary school children, whether they currently attend Kip McGrath or not. We welcome families who are new to us and hope you'll love the experience.
Children should bring a water bottle and a snack for shorter sessions. For the Summer Success Camp (full day on Thursdays), please also bring a packed lunch. We will let you know if any specific stationery or materials are needed when we confirm your booking.
Yes β€” all of our sessions run in small groups to ensure every child gets the attention and support they need. This means places are limited and we strongly recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Yes, you can book individual sessions for most programmes. We also offer bundle pricing for families who want to book multiple sessions β€” this works out better value and secures your child's place across the summer. See the pricing section above for full details.
Yes! Our School Ready Programme on Friday mornings is specifically designed for children who are starting Reception in September. It's a gentle, fun and supportive session that helps them feel confident and prepared for their first day at school.
Yes, the School Ready Programme is equally suitable for children moving from Reception into Year 1. The transition from Reception to Year 1 can feel like a big step, and our programme helps children feel ready for the more structured learning environment they'll encounter.
Yes. All sessions are designed for specific age and year groups, and our small group sizes mean children are always working alongside peers at a similar stage. Our experienced tutors are skilled at adapting activities to suit individual needs within the group. Kip McGrath has been supporting children's learning for over 50 years β€” you can find out more about our approach at kipmcgrath.co.uk.
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Book Our Summer Programme in Billericay Today

Summer learning from 24 July to 28 August 2026 (School Ready from 24 July Β· all other programmes from 27 July). Places are limited β€” don’t miss out. Secure your child’s place and give them a confident, happy start to September.

πŸ”’ School Ready from 24 July  ·  All other programmes from 27 July  ·  Limited places β€” book early