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First Class Learning South Shields

First Class Learning South Shields

4.9(16 reviews)See reviews ↓·Sunderland

About the company

First Class Learning South Shields is Ofsted registered and accepts childcare vouchers. The centre is led by Emma Orton, Centre Manager, who has run the tuition centres for more than 10 years, covering Maths, English, Science, SATs, 11-plus and GCSE. Personalised worksheet-based programmes are focused on the National Curriculum, with a varied approach that includes 1:1 support and independent learning provision.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Tuition in maths and English at this South Shields centre has produced repeated academic gains for local families, with reviewers describing children moving up school sets and sitting SATs with far greater confidence. Several parents note that a child who once disliked the subject now says they enjoy maths, and that improvements in ability and self-assurance appeared within a few weeks of starting. The teaching staff are repeatedly praised for their friendly, approachable manner and for explaining topics clearly, both when a parent first visits to discuss a child's needs and during regular sessions.

Named tutors Emma, Sandra and Tia come up often for the support they give, with Emma singled out for being readily contactable by phone or text and for guiding families through stressful periods. Grammar and spelling work, speaking and communication practice, and preparation for school assessments all feature in the accounts. The atmosphere in class is described as welcoming, which helped nervous children settle, and lessons are available in person or online. Parents consistently report that they would return for further help.

After-school programmeEducation CentreEnglish language schoolMathematics school

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Danna Hasan19 July 2026

Great to see the children progress, good communication throughout and kind staff who support the children

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Katherine Patru18 August 2025

Helped my son moving up from set 3 to set 2 both in English and Maths.Without First Class Learning this would have not been possible.Ema helped and supported me through this very stressful process.Thank you so much .You are doing amazing work.

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Shyna Noor18 May 2025

Excellent service. Everything was explained clearly when I went to visit and told First Class Learning about my sons needs. The tutor was friendly and always explained things clearly. My son was confident in sitting his SATs and he seemed alot more happier too. Will definitely try with First Class Learning again in the future to have that extra help and push. Thank you once again.

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Andreea Bogai3 July 2024

Your classes have helped my daughter very much. Her confidence has grown and her comprehension is improving continuously. Thank you.

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Iuliia Chubinetc23 April 2024

My son has attended offline class in South Shields with Sandra and it was a great support to improve his English’s grammar and spelling skills. Now we have changed offline classes to face to face online classes to improve speaking skills and communication. Thanks to Emma, who are ready to help every time. I can really recommend these courses!

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Jenna Harn19 May 2023

Though only had a few sessions, my daughter felt more confident by doing these and felt like all sessions were beneficial to help her confidence for her GCSE’s. She wished she had started these sooner. She chose to focus on Maths and had sat this exam this morning and is confident that she got high marks. She’s really thankful for the support given. All staff were really friendly and approachable and could tell they genuinely wanted the best for them. Would definitely recommend and would use again (if needed). Thanks again.

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Carol Peacock31 January 2023

My daughter suffers with extreme anxiety and hadn't been to school for a year, due to homeschooling. Emma and her teacher put her at ease, and I was allowed to stay with her. The one to one teaching is great and caters to individual needs. Would recommend to anyone.

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Contact
+447702841915www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/tuition-centres/south-shieldsTalbot Road Methodist Church Hall, 49 Richmond Rd, South Shields NE34 0QL
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00