Tutoring

Our Story

Founder

Our Mission

We believe the strongest outcomes come from combining structured academic teaching with the development of calm confidence and thinking habits.

Meet Clare, The Founder

I’m Clare, the founder of Creative Hare, established when continuing to tutor children from southwest London following my return to Devon. I spent nine years teaching in the independent sector in London, including Thomas’s London Day Schools, Fulham and Putney High Junior School. I have been tutoring for even longer.

After years of preparing children for top independent schools, I believe that beyond exams, true success lies in  lasting confidence and a love for English. We excel at helping maths-minded children see that their skills can transfer to English. The most wonderful part is we show them that English is a subject that can shape them in ways they never imagined.

Creative Hare has evolved to offer brilliant 11+ writing insight sessions, Year 4 and Year 5 11+ English programmes and regular private tutoring. 

If you are a passionate 11+ English tutor who embraces an academic focused and confidence building approach for highly competitive exam preparation, please get in touch – I look forward to hearing from you!

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Values

Our Tutoring Philosophy That Guides Every Student's 11+ Journey

Holistic Development

Lessons are tailored to children's strengths and needs so they grow in confidence, skill, curiosity and creative expression - qualities prized by independent schools.

Challenge and Disciplined Effort

Children learn to embrace challenge whilst developing calm confidence through structured work that does not overwhelm.

Independence and Academic Courage

We empower children to develop their critical thinking skills and self-compassion for lasting academic and personal success.

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What do Parents think?

Here are some reviews from the children’s parents

Rated 5 out of 5
“I have used Clare to help my son with his Common Entrance prep. My son got to the top schools he aimed for and we remain forever grateful.”

Parent - SW London

Rated 5 out of 5
“There was a noticeable improvement in my daughter's writing only after three sessions. ”

Parent - SW London

Rated 5 out of 5
“At last week's parents' evening his English teacher said that Charlie is doing really well and he's very pleased with all his work. ”

Parent - SW London

“I appreciate the analogy of learning as a “to do” list. ”

1:1 Bright to Brilliant - Year 5 parent

“She now feels much more confident when writing at school and has expanded her vocabulary, with 'suave' and 'reminiscing' being her favourite new words. ”

1:1 Bright to Brilliant

Rated 5 out of 5
“Claire's poetry workshop is absolutly amazing and I will highly recommend her! ”

Parent - South Devon

What's new?

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Resources

St Paul’s 11 Plus English Exam (2026/2027)

It’s no surprise that St Paul’s School in southwest London isn’t searching for over-tutored students.

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Resources

The Independent School Interview

Rebecca currently works as a LAMDA teacher at Lady Margaret School in Parsons Green and is Head of New Writing at Putney Theatre. 

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Case Study

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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