Essential Programme

11 Plus Small Group Taster Experience

Boost Your Child's Academic Success

Master essential 11+ English skills, boost confidence and a joy for learning!

How Does It Work?

With just a weekly 75-minute lesson for three weeks, your child will boost their creative writing confidence, vocabulary and master core exam strategies for success! Are you ready to ignite your child’s creativity and reading strategies?

How are the taster classes structured?

When can I book for September 2025?

Exceptional small group tuition tailored to specific target schools. Book now to secure a place for your Year 4 and Year 5 child.

Why join the 11 Plus English Taster?

The classes get straight to what matters most, grounded in the insight that only comes from years of teaching experience. Help your child strike the perfect balance between building their confidence and mastering the core skills. I believe learning happens when confidence comes first - giving your child the self-belief to aim high and go after their goals.

Is homework included?

Yes! Everyone has a different family schedule so poetry comprehension homework is an optional extra.

Reviews from parents

(5 reviews)

Thank you for the taster lesson. She loved it!

Year 4 Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
What was your child's favourite aspect of course? Mainly creating that space for him to do what he enjoys the most by allowing him to learn more about creative writing while receiving very quickly nurturing and professional feedback, which allow him to grow and learn. It increased his confidence, which is helping him so much not only in terms of creative writing but at a personal level in other areas of his day to day life. I just think that Clare has set up an extremely well thought through structure for this sessions. For my son a plus was having other kids attending the session as encouraged him to be more active within the group.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
She liked the tiger picture to give her an idea where to start and because it was an interesting idea. She says her writing is more fun and easier now that she knows where her stories are going. She learned to have a plan which she has used again. She's also learned that it’s ok (and actually even good) to cross things out in her stories. Encouraged to edit. Given lots of positive encouragement and feedback.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed Claire's story writing workshop, which provided a safe and inviting space and story prompts to inspire creativity. My daughter loved writing her story and learnt to craft her story (beginning to end) in a structured and thoughtful way.

Parent

Rated 5 out of 5
Claire's poetry workshop is absolutly amazing and I will highly recommend her! My 8 year old child truly loved it and learnt so much. Claire has a great way of teaching and is very knowledgeable, we can't wait to attend her next session.

Parent - South Devon

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join?

There are specific groups for Year 4 and Year 5. The atmosphere is focused, relaxed and friendly. A typical student is academically bright, conscientious with good technical writing skills but lacks experience expressing their ideas creatively. English is normally an additonal language spoken at home. With a strong focus on vocabulary in the 11+ exam, students also want to expand their vocabulary and sharpen their reading skills.

How long is each class?

Each Year 4 class is 75-minutes. Each Year 5 class is 90-minutes.

What is the fee for the three tutorials?

The fee is £149 which is payable before the first class.

Why start tuition in Year 4?

The least effortful way to excel in 11 Plus English is early preparation. The classes are aimed at parents who want to give their child an early advantage. I focus on achieving the best results with a relaxed and effective approach. Your child will develop key skills and the confidence needed to excel in their 11 Plus English exams.

How do I sign-up?

Contact Clare via the contact form to learn how to get your child started.

Resources to help you

Resources

11-Plus English: How To Ace Your Exam

Does my child need a tutor?  Whether you decide to prepare your child for the 11+ or engage a tutor is a personal choice. Smart parents decide what they want to do early on and commit to their chosen process.  

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Resources

11+ English Sample Papers

Here's a list of 11+ English papers, FREE for you to download.

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