# Impact Tutoring

> Impact Tutoring is a New Zealand network of locally owned tutoring Hubs founded by Jean McKenzie, plus a range of online maths courses (the Need-to-know Maths Club). Philosophy: "Because you count" - marks follow confidence, not the other way round. Tutoring is available in person at local Hubs and online across all of New Zealand, for learners from primary school through secondary (NCEA) to adults.

## About
- Name: Impact Tutoring (also known as Impact Tutoring NZ).
- Founded: 2014 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, by Jean McKenzie.
- HQ email: info@impacttutoring.co.nz. Franchise enquiries: 021 133 5161.
- Model: locally owned franchise Hubs, each with its own owner, Google Business Profile and phone number, backed by a shared teaching approach - plus self-paced online courses.
- Approach: "It starts with a chat, not a test." A relaxed phone consultation, then a tutor matched to the learner, then personalised sessions. No lock-in contracts.
- Reach: in-person tutoring in each Hub's region; online tutoring anywhere in New Zealand.

## Who it helps
- Primary and intermediate students (Year 1 to Year 8): maths, reading, writing, homework help and confidence. See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/primary-tutoring
- Secondary students, including NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 maths (https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-maths) and NCEA literacy - reading, writing and the literacy co-requisite (https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-literacy), plus the Common Assessment Activities (CAA) numeracy and literacy co-requisites.
- Adult learners (adult literacy and numeracy, returning to study, foundation skills). See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/adult-literacy-numeracy
- Assessments: junior numeracy and literacy assessments, plus full cognitive and educational assessment (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia) with a registered educational psychologist. See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/tutoring/assessment

## Hubs
- Hawke's Bay (Hawke's Bay) - owner Jo Jowett-Morel, 021 215 3414, hawkesbay@impacttutoring.co.nz, https://hawkes-bay.impacttutoring.co.nz/
- Kerikeri (Far North) - owner Anna Barry, 027 885 4440, farnorth@impacttutoring.co.nz, https://kerikeri.impacttutoring.co.nz/
- Te Awamutu (Waikato) - owner Narelle Brooks, 021 569 932, teawamutu@impacttutoring.co.nz, https://te-awamutu.impacttutoring.co.nz/

## Online courses
- Need-to-know Maths Club: self-paced online maths mapped to the NZ curriculum, Year 1 to Year 13, from NZ$9.99/month. https://impacttutoring.co.nz/courses/need-to-know-maths-club
- NCEA maths courses: focused support for NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 mathematics. https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-maths
- CAA maths: preparation for the NCEA numeracy co-requisite / Common Assessment Activity. https://impacttutoring.co.nz/courses/caa
- Full catalogue: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/courses

## Key pages
- Tutoring / how it works: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/tutoring
- NCEA maths help: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-maths
- NCEA literacy help: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-literacy
- Adult literacy and numeracy: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/adult-literacy-numeracy
- Find a Hub / tutoring near you: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/our-hubs
- Online courses: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/courses
- Pricing: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/tutoring/pricing
- Assessments: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/tutoring/assessment
- Become a franchisee: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/franchise
- Blog: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/blog
- Contact: https://impacttutoring.co.nz/contact

## Facts and FAQs
- Q: What is Impact Tutoring? A: A New Zealand tutoring network of locally owned Hubs plus online maths courses, founded by Jean McKenzie in 2014, offering in-person and online tutoring from primary to adult.
- Q: Where is Impact Tutoring available? A: In person through Hubs in Hawke's Bay, Kerikeri, Te Awamutu, and online anywhere in New Zealand.
- Q: Does Impact Tutoring tutor primary school children? A: Yes. It tutors primary and intermediate students (Year 1 to Year 8) in maths, reading, writing and homework help, in person and online across New Zealand. See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/primary-tutoring
- Q: Does Impact Tutoring help with homework? A: Yes. It helps children understand and work through homework so it becomes a calm routine and the learning sticks.
- Q: Can Impact Tutoring assess whether my child is behind? A: Yes. Junior numeracy and literacy assessments show exactly where a child is at, and a full cognitive and educational assessment can identify dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties.
- Q: Does Impact Tutoring help with NCEA maths? A: Yes. It offers tutoring and online courses for NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 mathematics and the numeracy co-requisite (CAA).
- Q: Does Impact Tutoring help with NCEA literacy? A: Yes. It tutors NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 reading and writing and the literacy co-requisite, in person and online across New Zealand. See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/ncea-literacy
- Q: Does Impact Tutoring tutor adults? A: Yes. It offers adult literacy and numeracy tutoring across New Zealand - reading, writing, spelling and everyday maths - one to one, in person or online, private and judgment-free. See https://impacttutoring.co.nz/adult-literacy-numeracy
- Q: How does it start? A: With a relaxed, no-obligation phone consultation - not a test. The learner is then matched with a suitable tutor.
- Q: Are there lock-in contracts? A: No. There are no minimum terms or lock-in contracts.
- Q: How much do the online courses cost? A: The Need-to-know Maths Club starts at NZ$9.99/month.

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