An online school - with real teachers - for mainstream primary to secondary
Access online learning from anywhere in the world. Learn, flourish and stay on top of your English, Maths, Science and 11+ requirements.
Key Points to Consider for Online Learning Programs
Achieve Academic Excellence with Sterling Learning Education
- Online, 1-1 teaching.
- Online, small group learning environment (less expensive option).
- No more than 8 students per class.
- High quality teaching. All of our teachers are qualified and experienced within their area of expertise. All have worked in schools within the UK, and are DBS checked (police vetted).
How does the teaching and learning work?
Learning takes place via zoom
your homework will be set on blackboard learn
your homework will be set on blackboard learn
Zoom has been a faithful and leading contender in the teleconference arena for quite some time now. Here, we can teach, discuss and set tasks throughout the entire lesson. There is a whiteboard function, which allows live examples and screen sharing, where tasks are set live, misconceptions allayed and learning is done.
your homework will be set on blackboard learn
your homework will be set on blackboard learn
your homework will be set on blackboard learn
Blackboard Learn is used extensively within educational institutions from Primary settings to University establishments. On here, schoolwork and homework is set, and this provides a seamless solution two way discussion of marking, analytics and a clear diary of events. It is clear cut and easy to use.
What is the 11+ exactly?
Why is it called the 11+
The name simply refers to the age group, to which the child belongs, when they actually sit the exam. It happens in the first few months within the start of year 6, when the child is in the 10-11 year old age group.
what is the 11+ exam
This is a two hour exam, which is set to judge a child's academic and intellectual abilities. Maths and English skills are always tested, and some exam boards will also assess writing ability via a short set task. Most exam boards will also combine Non-Verbal reasoning and Verbal Reasoning questions into the papers. There are various exam boards; the most common being GL and CEM.
Does a child need tuition for this
Some parents have registered their child for the exam believing that the questions are non-biased based on the fact not all families can afford the luxury of a private tutor. Unfortunately, these children very rarely pass the exam without some previous exposure to the various question types and an understanding of techniques to answer them.
when is best to start
The earlier the better. Year 3 is ideal, year 4 is good and year 5 is a little risky but not impossible. Regardless of when your child starts, they would need to be strong academically with great resilience to manage, as well as focus on the content and homework requirements. This is not overwhelming, as long as parents understand their role in setting time aside most evenings for their child to work their way through given 11+ tasks.
hours and days for teaching 11+
Year 4 students will be given a two hour slot every Monday from 6.00-8.00pm.
Year 5 students require 4 hours of teaching weekly on Tuesday and Friday 6.30-8.30pm.
Zoom will be used as the communication media.
Homework will be set weekly on both IXL.com and Blackboard.
Key stage 2 and the SATs
Our innovative curriculum is broadly in line with the British curriculum standards and more. We teach and assess all skills and knowledge required within Key Stage 2 and SATs preparation for year 6 students. Please open the curriculum tabs to discover the overview of teaching for this age group.
What are sats?
SATs stands for Standard Assessment Tests. They are assessments that measure children’s educational achievement in years 2 and 6 and are administered by primary schools. The aim of SATs is to judge a school's academic level and hold them to account for the attainment of their pupils and the progress they make. In the UK, the SATs are taken in the month of May for 4 days, and students usually receive their results in July. Students are tested on their Grammar, Spelling, Comprehension, Arithmetic, Reasoning skills and their writing abilities.
do secondary schools receive sats results?
Secondary schools are told their incoming pupils’ scaled scores. Many secondary schools use these to help with setting and streaming, as well as working out how to best teach their new cohort of year 7s. But secondary schools are mindful that SATs only measure ability in English and Maths (and only certain fragments of those subjects) and consequently most do their own tests on year 7s too.
does a child need tutoring for this?
It depends entirely on the child's academic strength in English and Maths. There is a lot of undue stress, anxiety and sometimes even panic surrounding this exam, which
Is this all that is taught in ks2?
Not at all. Throughout years 3 to 6, all students will learn the skills required to make them competent mathematicians and English writers, speakers and readers. Teaching will be adapted to suit each student's level of competency and will adapt according to their intellectual growth.
Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
laying the foundations
The start of KS3 is the foundational learning for the final exams in year 11 - the GCSEs. Please refer to the curriculum section within the tabs so you can download and understand the content of the subject learning schedule. You will observe the content for Maths, Science and English that will be taught by a teacher from Sterling Learning Education. All teachers are qualified with a suitable teaching qualification and experienced in their arena of teaching and subject content.
what are gcses?
GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education and provides an academic qualification in different subject areas. They are an essential step for students as they provide a foundation for higher education and career development.
when are gcses taken?
In most UK schools, students choose their GCSE options in Year 9 and typically begin their courses in Year 10. This usually lasts for two years, with exams taking place at the end of Year 11 – the final year of secondary school. However, some schools may offer the option to choose subjects in Year 8 and some will give students the chance to sit their exams early in Year 10.
The GCSE period is crucial for students as it shapes their academic journey and influences their future educational and career paths.
Interactive Learning
Our online learning platform is designed to be engaging and interactive. You'll have the opportunity to connect with your instructors and classmates, participate in discussions, and collaborate on projects.
Personalised Support
We're committed to your success. That's why we offer personalised support and guidance throughout your educational journey. Whether you need help with coursework or career planning, we're here to help.
Who are the teachers?
Anastacia Sterling
Founder of Sterling Learning Education, Anastacia has a wealth of experience in many areas of the education sector. She has taught in schools from EYFS up to KS4 (ages 4-16) and privately taught 11+ skills up to GCSE preparation, as well as many years within SEN schools. She is a passionate believer in thorough learning, and disagrees with the generic and swooping teaching systems observed, that provide a fragile understanding for some learners. Anastacia understands that some learners require a more personalised approach, which is why this school provides the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Gulcin alici
Gulcin is a mother of 2 children and has been a primary teacher for 15 years. She is dedicated in ensuring a calm and nurturing approach, and layers her teaching into digestible content to avoid overwhelming the younger learners. Gulcin has been selected to teach for Sterling Learning due to her specialist knowledge and experience working in KS1 and lower KS2 and her skill in teaching the younger learners the first steps in learning more complicated processes within the curriculum.
chandni pandya
Chandni has been KS1 and KS2 teacher for 8 years, and is well revered in her expertise of securing excellent SATs results within year 2. She has been a Maths lead for many years due to her dedication and ability to help improve the subject within schools. Chandni is thorough and adventurous with her teaching, and her learners are guaranteed to have fun while they are in her company. Chandni is deeply self-reflective and is confident changing her approach to teaching, if it means every child is fully engaged and learning. Chandni has been selected to teach due to her strong academic knowledge and pacey teaching techniques.
Confidence
Why join this virtual school?
We are all heading towards an end result whenever we start a course, begin to read a book even start a diet or gym regime. There has to be a worthwhile end result. So discuss with us what you are looking to achieve, and we will tell you how we can help that happen. We will feed back to our learners how they are doing with homework, mock exams and listen to their needs.