Twilight Academy
Supplementary School
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- About Twilight Academy (Online) School
- What Twilight Academy offers
- Delivery format: How we work with our pupils online
- Twilight Academy work culture
- Our tutoring team
- Information you’ll need to register your child
- Booking and Payment Process
- Registration form
- Payment
- Fees
- Attendance & Fee Policies
- MEaP Academy Online School and COVID-19
About Twilight Academy (Online) School
Twilight Academy is our Supplementary School tutoring Maths, English and Sciences GCSE and A’ Levels in preparation for exams. As a UNICEF Rights Respecting School, we prioritise academic excellence in Global Citizenship, nurturing critical thinkers prepared for the modern international world.
We celebrate and integrate societal, theoretical, and literary contributions from diverse cultures in our teaching. By highlighting the impactful contributions of their heritage, we empower students from all backgrounds to build confidence and positive self-esteem.
When we first started, tuition took place face to face at Manchester Metropolitan University. We called the supplementary school ‘Twilight Academy’ because we would meet on site from 5pm to 7pm (those hours have changed since then). Due to the pandemic, we transitioned to online tuition and have continued this format as it has proven convenient for parents, tutors, and pupils. We now also gather face-to-face for seasonal events.
What Twilight Academy offers
We teach the core subjects at KS4 & KS5 for pupils studying in years 10 -13 (aged 14 to 18).
GCSEs
We offer group tuition for GCSE Maths, English, and Sciences. To maintain quality, we strive to limit groups to no more than 5 – 10 pupils tutored by one teacher (supported by our headteacher) at any given time. Within our group GCSE tuition package pupils can expect to receive 4 hours of tuition a week over two evenings (either on Mondays and Wednesdays or on Tuesdays and Thursdays , 6pm – 8pm) at £10 per hour.
We also offer one-to-one tutoring in these subjects at £35 per hour.
GCSE pupils are also encouraged to participate in our face to face Easter Intensives provision during the Easter holidays where they will participate in mock exams and receive additional coaching in preparation for their final GCSE exams in May and June.
A Levels
We offer one-to-one A Levels tuition in Maths, English, and Sciences. Please note we do not offer A Levels tuition to groups as A Levels students tend to need intense focus on areas specific to their individual needs. Offering a quality impactful service to the individual student is our top priority at £35 per hour.
Delivery format: How we work with our pupils online
We deliver online tutoring.
- Date/Time: All sessions take place Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 8pm. Our classes all take place on week nights during Manchester City Council’s mainstream school term times.
- Format for Group Sessions: Groups receive 4 hours of tuition each week (2x 2 hour sessions on 2 evenings). Each group session is 2 hours with breaks. The sessions take place in small groups of 5 –10 pupils for GCSE tuition (2 nights/4 hours per group each week). Your child can be tutored on either:
- Tuesday & Thursdays evenings or…
- Mondays & Wednesday evenings
- Format for One-to-one Sessions: The 1-1 session times depend on your booking but still take place within the times stated. This means that the one-to-one sessions happen on weeknights (subject to bookings and availability).
- Method: Our distance teaching is synchronous (real-time or live).
- Tutors: Sessions are delivered by one of our PGCE qualified teachers with our Headteacher supporting online.
- Platforms/Applications:
- We use Zoom to deliver our teaching in real-time.
- We use Google Classroom to manage our resources and communicate with students and parents in between teaching sessions and to support the simultaneous use of Zoom, including enhancing Zoom’s security features by limiting access to session invitations.
Twilight Academy work culture
We’re are dedicated to improving outcomes for disadvantaged communities through education. Our core mission and values are reflected in the vibrant team culture we cultivate. We’re committed to fostering a culture of aspiration, achievement, and pride, which is essential for inspiring individuals to pursue excellence. We believe in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every member’s unique contribution from diverse backgrounds is valued. By collaborating and aligning our shared values and goals across cultures, we strive to make a positive impact on both present and future generations.
Our tutoring team
Headteacher: Ornette D Clennon
Tutors (in alphabetical order):
- Saida H
- Huy D
- Chim I
- Odiri I
- Zunab P
- Ruth S
If you’d like to join our tutoring team find out more and apply on our Jobs and work opportunities page.
Registration form
Please make sure, prior to registering your child, that you check the information you required , that you have read the booking and payment process and that you are aware of the attendance and fee policies and other policies.
Attendance & Fee Policies
In order for us to deliver the best possible service, we would like you to agree the following crucial components of the partnership building between us to support your child:
1. Pupil attendance is the responsibility of parents/carers. This is important to note, as you will still be charged for classes your child is absent from. The only exception would be if we were given written notice, 24 hours in advance of the absence. Please also note that we can refund no more than 2 notified absences/cancellations each term (per pupil). Email our office – info@meap.org.uk or send a message via the Parent Portal (that you will receive access to) if your child will be absent. Such refunds are paid at the end of the academic year/when a pupil exits the programme.
2. Once enrolled, subsequent monthly fees are required before the first of each month. Missed payments will result in your child being temporarily removed from MEaP’s virtual classroom and thus unable to access tuition sessions. Access will be restored upon receipt of payment. Please note we will not remove your child from our register unless you confirm you would like them to exit the MEaP Twilight Academy programme.
3. If you decide you would like to withdraw your child from the programme before the end of the academic year, please endeavour to notify us one month in advance of your desired exit date.
“It is an honour to lead our MEaP Academy Twilight Supplementary School. I am very excited that we are able to bring together the work with all of our stakeholders on our virtual platform to help produce global citizens with local presence, where we make learning fun!
Dr Ornette D Clennon
– Headteacher, Twilight Academy Supplementary School
MEaP Academy Online School and COVID-19
Eliminating the risks of COVID-19 transmission that are present in face-to-face teaching, MEaP Academy Online School allows pupils to follow their own individual learning pathway. Students work through self-study materials at a pace that suits them, studying in small classes with lessons carefully tailored to their needs. Every individual pupil is seen and heard, and no one is left behind. We believe that this approach is also suited those families choosing to homeschool their children.
