На Банстедской высокой улице вместо букмекерской конторы откроется центр по обучению математике

Maths school planned to replace Surrey High Street betting shop The old William Hill store would turned into a dedicated center for maths learning Plans have been put forward to turn a high street betting shop into a school for Maths. Developers are proposing changing the former William Hill store on Banstead High Street into an extra curricular maths learning centre for school age children. The designs submitted to Reigate and Banstead Council show plans for a Mathnasium facility right in the centre of town. If opened the centre would be an educational space, dedicated specialised tutoring on the mathematics curriculum. According to planning documents Mathnasium has opened over 1,200 centres in the last 14 years. The company aims to “differ significantly to conventional educational providers” by providing a “ fun atmosphere such that children actually look forward to their learning sessions.” Planning documents suggest that the centre would accommodate around 20 students at any one time, and would be looked after by five to seven members of staff. It is envisioned that its busiest period would be the after school window. Children would come into the building for an hour session. The Mathnasium model works on the basis of rolling 15 minute start time for students. A slot is booked and the student arrives to complete their personal worksheet under the supervision of an instructor. Inside a small internal reception area would be created for drop off and collection. Parents would not be encouraged to wait during a session with Mathnasium instead expecting them to go to nearby cafes and shops. No structural alterations are proposed to the shopfront but the window frame and the outside tiles would be painted black. Given the location of the building, it is envisioned that children would walk to the centre meaning the demand for parking would be limited. Mathnasium centres are already in place in Reigate, Guildford and Weybridge.