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Our online courses are designed to inspire learners to be exceptional.
With a cross-curricular approach to learning, we strive to enrich and develop our pupils skills for life.
ISEB Exam Preparation Course
Tuesday 3 September to Thursday 10 October 2024
18:00 - 18:45 Daily (online)
Below is an outline of our Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning (VR) and Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR) Programme suitable for Year 5 independent school pupils, designed to prepare them fully for ISEB Pre-Tests in the Autumn Term 2024.
The online course runs on Microsoft Teams, two evenings per week on a Tuesday and Thursday evening for 6 weeks. All from the comfort of the family home.
Each session will tackle different challenges and topics to expand and develop our pupils knowledge of each subject. There will be revision and exam practice, an opportunity for pupils to ask questions as well as participating in engaging challenges and an interactive recap.
Live video tutorials will be hosted on Microsoft Teams in small teaching groups. Educational resources and tips on study techniques will be available in the member zone to support each session. The resources will include videos, quizzes, assignments and self-study activities. All live sessions will be pre-recorded to watch back at each pupils leisure.
Course Cost
The Year 6 ISEB Exam Preparation Course includes:
Weekly live learning sessions in the evening covering the topics outlined above over a 6-week period, including educational resources and activities.
Total Cost: £200
Unlock Your Child's Potential
A Practical Guide to the Science of Learning for Parents
Self Study Course
- An introduction to Cognitive Science and an explanation of its relevance in education
- An overview of the latest findings of neuroscience relevant to child development
- How knowledge of Cognitive Science can be useful for parents
- Cognitive Load Theory and its implications for a child’s learning process both at school and at home
- Advice for parents to manage their child’s cognitive load
- The problem with “21st-century skills”
- How Cognitive Science explains the domain-specificity of skills and the necessity for background knowledge
- The importance of vocabulary and why you can’t just Google it
- A Cognitive Science-led critique of some popular education myths, including Learning Styles, left brain vs. right brain, Multiple Intelligences, and the impact of AI on education
- A survey of effective learning strategies such as dual-coding, interleaving, and metacognition
- Practical examples and advice for parents about how to implement effective learning at home
- Study at your own pace whenever you want – there is no time limit
- This course is hosted on a BeaconX Teams site
- It is divided into five modules
- Each module contains videos, text, self-marking quizzes, and links for further reading and research
- As a member of the BeaconX Team you will be able to message us directly with any questions or comments at any time during the course
Course Cost
The five module self-study course for parents includes:
Videos, text, self-marking quizzes, and links for further reading and research on Teams.
Total Cost: £80 Early Bird Discount (offer ends Monday 21st October) - £120 thereafter
Empowering Parents
Nurturing Your Child's Success and Wellbeing
Self Study Course
This brand-new self-study course exploring effective strategies to help your child flourish has been written specifically with parents in mind.
Course Content:
Across five modules you will encounter...
Building Resilience – What is resilience, why is it so important, and how to cultivate it
- Effective Communication – How to talk to your child when the going gets tough
- Effective Home Learning – How to create a home environment conducive to learning
- Discipline and Behaviour Management – How to deal with situations when your child goes off course
- Digital Citizenship – How to keep your child safe online, and how to prevent social media and smartphone addiction
- Each module includes case studies, practical advice and strategies for parents to help their child flourish both at home and at school
Course Structure:
Study at your own pace whenever you want – there is no time limit
This course is hosted on a BeaconX Teams site
It is divided into five modules
Each module contains videos, text, self-marking quizzes, and links for further reading and research
As a member of the BeaconX Team you will be able to message us directly with any questions or comments at any time during the course
Course Cost
The five module self-study course for parents includes:
Videos, text, self-marking quizzes, and links for further reading and research on Teams.
Total Cost: £80 Early Bird Discount (offer ends Monday 21st October) - £120 thereafter
FAQS
Q: Do we have to pay for the full course or can we pick and choose individual sessions?
A: Pupils must commit to the full course. It is full programme that has been designed to heighten knowledge and understanding of the course topics.
Q: Do pupils have to be registered at The Beacon School?
A: No, our courses offer Beacon School expertise to all pupils, wherever they may be in the world with wifi, as it is purely online.