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* NEW* 11+ English Insight Session (60 minutes)
Clarity on strengths, next steps and 11+ English progress.
- An online session with Clare in a small group of only 3–4 students.
- Includes focused work on both creative writing and comprehension.
- Receive a detailed feedback report to help you understand your child's strengths and identify the skills they need to develop.
- Upcoming sessions: Wednesday 5 August at 5pm | Thursday 13 August at 5pm. Suitable for children starting Year 5 in September.
- Introductory fee: £60 Available as a one-to-one session for £130.
Bright to Brilliant 11+ Writing Workshop
Build creative brilliance for exam success.
- From “no Ideas” to flowing ideas.
- The Summer holiday workshops are intended for children who will be entering Year 5 in September 2026.
- A live online, founder-led session.
- 75-90 minute session, capped at 4 children in a group.
- Learn how to generate, develop and organise their thoughts into compelling writing for success in independent school entrance exams.
11+ English Mastery Pathway (Year 5)
Transform your English skills for top exam performance. Year 5 January–Year 6 October.
- Best suited to academically motivated students seeking steady progress.
- Intentionally small groups of just 3–4 students to ensure depth of teaching.
- A 9-month programme delivered in a calm, supportive and high-expectation environment, involving a weekly 60-minute tutorial that alternates between creative writing and reading comprehension. Your child will build the confidence and skills to analyse texts, answer comprehension questions effectively, and write with clarity and imagination.
- Parents who register before 1st November receive optional alternating weekly homework in creative writing and reading comprehension, included at no additional cost.
- Students receive ongoing guidance in every lesson, with a half-termly timed writing task to build confidence and exam readiness. Parents receive a clear written report each term to track progress.
- To apply, please send Clare a short current writing sample so she can understand your child’s writing and ensure the programme is suitable for their stage of development. If another option would better support them at this stage, she will advise you towards the most appropriate next step.
- At the end of the programme, children may continue with a 4-week exam readiness series with weekly timed practice papers to build calm, confident exam performance under timed conditions.
- £295 per month.
Chat with Clare
Book a consultation to discuss your child’s learning goals and target schools.
How long is the 11+ English Mastery Programme?
The Year 5 11+ English Mastery Programme runs for 9 months, beginning in January.
An accelerated pathway for children sitting Grammar school exams in September 2027, takes place from January to July.
The programme runs during term time, covering a minimum of three lessons per month.
To make sure the programme is the right fit for your child, parents are asked to send Clare a recent piece of their child’s writing.
Who is the programme for?
The programme is for Year 5 pupils preparing for 11+ English exams for highly selective independent schools in London, as well as the following grammar school exams: The Henrietta Barnett School, CSSE 11+ and The Latymer School.
The programme is a 9-month course designed to prepare children for second-stage entrance examinations held in the late autumn term.
Parents whose children are sitting the CSEE or Latymer examinations may opt for an accelerated pathway, allowing them to complete the programme before their exam dates.
How are familarisation assessments run?
Familarisation assessments are run by Clare every other month and are carefully designed to reflect your target school admissions.
Sessions take place from the comfort of your home under timed conditions within a calm online environment. Written feedback is shared with parents to provide clear guidance on progress and next steps.
My child is quite competitive—will the group sessions suit them?
For some children with a strong sense of competition it can be helpful to begin with a few one-to-one tutorials with Clare to instil confidence in core skills, before joining the small group programme.
When children start the group creative writing programme sessions a healthy degree of competition is natural and often beneficial, but the environment remains supportive, ensuring each child feels gently encouraged as well as challenged.
Check out our resources for the 11 Plus Examinations
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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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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Hampton School 11 Plus Exam (2026)
Below is a clear overview of what parents of Year 4 and Year 5 boys should understand before embarking on preparation.
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