Combining expert tutors with a specialist creative writing programme, led by Clare, focused on skills that give students an edge in independent school admissions.
Students have secured recent offers from schools including: Alleyn's, St. Paul's Girls' School, Hampton, Tiffin, Latymer Upper School, Emanuel, Westminster Under, North London Collegiate, James Alleyn's Girls' School and King Edward VI School for Girls.
We believe tailored, one-to-one preparation from qualified teachers and experienced 11+ English tutors is the gold standard for competitive school exam success.
Clare Lloyd, the founder, is a qualified teacher with over 15 years’ combined teaching and tutoring experience, including several years within the independent sector in South West London.
Why Choose Creative Hare?
Doing well at school does not always mean a child is prepared for selective school entry. Children can have excellent school reports and feel confident in the classroom, yet still benefit from focused support to meet the expectations of competitive independent school English assessments. Competitive independent schools often look closely at core literacy skills in a nuanced and detailed way.
Simply completing practice papers is rarely enough on its own. We believe a personalised approach makes the biggest difference—one that includes tailored feedback, guidance, and support in building both skills and confidence over time.
Our Approach
Children benefit from expert 11+ English tutoring alongside Clare’s Creative Writing Programme which builds imagination, confidence, and standout writing skills. The result? Children who are not only prepared for exams, but truly ready to impress.
Most 11+ preparation focuses heavily on technique and repetition. Whilst that matters, we place equal emphasis on developing how a child thinks, writes and expresses ideas – because this is where top candidates distinguish themselves. The creative writing programme is a central part of this approach.
Clare oversees the entire 11+ English preparation process, providing guidance when needed and maintaining a light-touch dialogue with your child’s tutor, so everything progresses with clarity and purpose.
Our approach helps develop:
- High-level reading and analytical abilities
- Sophisticated and well-structured writing
- Exam techniques specific to selective schools
- Confidence under exam conditions
- Communication skills that support the entire 11+ journey
Clarify Your Child’s 11+ English Journey
If you are considering English tuition for your child, the first step is to book a complimentary consultation with Clare, via the contact form.
The aim of this consultation is to gently build a clear picture of your child’s current academic position, understand your hopes for their progress, and discuss whether an Initial English Review might be a helpful next step.
There is no obligation to continue after the consultation. Even if you choose not to proceed, you will leave with clarity on what to do next.
We also understand something just as important: you want the best opportunities for your child without unnecessary pressure, and without damaging their confidence. Our approach is designed to build children’s confidence, balancing ambition with care.
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Check out our latest 11+ guides
Case Study: Nia From Bright Reader to Confident 11+ English Candidate
When Nia first joined us for English tuition in Creative Hare in Year 4, she was a bright and engaged student at a London state school.
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Case Study: Student M— Her 11+ English Preparation Journey
Student M began working with Creative Hare in Year 5. She attended a private school and was performing very well academically across the board.
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How Matteo reaped the benefits of 11 Plus tuition
Matteo was in Year 4 and attending a small independent school in North London when we first started working together.
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