🧠 What Your Child Gains for School (The Skills that Really Count)

We know you're looking for activities that genuinely support your child's learning. That's why our structured chess coaching is designed to build the study skills they need to thrive in the classroom, from primary school right up to their GCSEs.  .

Here's how regular attendance at Chessington Junior Chess helps with school work:

• Better Focus for Homework: Chess demands quiet, sustained concentration. Your child will naturally train their brain to sit still and focus for longer periods—a huge help when it's time to tackle homework without distractions.

• Cracking Down on Problem-Solving: Every game is like a big puzzle. We teach your children how to break down difficult challenges into small, manageable steps. This skill directly transfers to solving tough problems in Maths, Science, and practical design subjects.

• Thinking Ahead (Exams & Projects): Chess teaches them to plan 3, 4, or 5 steps ahead and consider the consequences of their actions. This helps them with long-term tasks like revising for exams, planning a major project, and organising their time efficiently.

• Bouncing Back from Mistakes: Losing a game is tough, but it's the best way to learn. We teach resilience and patience, showing your child that a mistake in class or on a test isn't a failure—it's just a chance to look, learn, and try again with better focus next time.