Contact Success and Kip McGrath: Empowering Young People in the South West
As an Alternative Education Provision based in the South West, Contact Success aims to transform the lives of young people facing barriers to learning. By working closely with Kip McGrath Education Centres, Contact Success provides tailored academic support programmes to empower students to overcome challenges and succeed both in and outside of school.
Founded in 1976, Kip McGrath operates over 560 centres worldwide, including 260 locations across the UK, Ireland, and Isle of Man. Contact Success has developed a specific academic alternative provision, working closely with Kip McGrath Exeter East, where tutoring services, available both online and in-person, are delivered by fully qualified teachers who specialise in supporting young people’s progress in English and Maths (key core components of the U.K. GCSE curriculum). Using a proven methodology, Kip McGrath provides personalised, interactive lessons tailored to each child’s needs, helping them catch up, build confidence, and excel academically.
Conveniently located with easy access to both the A30 and M5, Contact Success is well-positioned to serve students from Exeter and the surrounding South West areas. This central location makes it straightforward for families to reach the centre, allowing students to access essential tutoring services without the stress of long travel times. The ease of transport ensures students can consistently attend their sessions, reinforcing the structured, personalised support offered by Kip McGrath.
Within the alternative provision package, students at Contact Success work on their English and Maths in a classroom setting with the Kip McGrath team, benefiting from structured, individualised lessons. In addition, the team at Contact Success delivers an extended learning session each week, specifically designed to focus on areas identified during their time with Kip McGrath. This extra support ensures that students receive targeted instruction to address gaps in their learning, helping them make continuous progress in these critical subject areas, while gaining the confidence to reintegrate into an environment ready to learn.
Kip McGrath’s tailored tutoring has been instrumental in aiding Contact Success students to improve their academic performance. By offering flexible online and in-centre lessons, Kip McGrath tutors provide the structured support students need to build solid foundations in English and Maths, which are essential for GCSE success. This collaboration with Contact Success on-site and 1-to-1 alternative provision not only enables students to catch up academically but also boosts their self-confidence and well-being, empowering them to thrive.
A key goal of Contact Success is reintegrating students into mainstream education. The partnership with Kip McGrath helps students regain confidence and develop the skills they need for a smooth transition back to school. By working together, both ensure that young people are equipped to succeed academically and in life. Through our combined efforts, Contact Success and Kip McGrath are creating a brighter future for young people, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.